Thursday, 26 September 2019

Melbourne Show 2019

We did it. The Melbourne Show for one day. It sounds simple, pack a case, go to show, demonstrate rug making...
There is always a lot of interest in rug making. We didn’t have our big proddy frames and it’s these proggy/clippy/peggy/proddy rugs that the children like to try. However Anne had a standing hoop frame for quilting so managed to let folk have a bit of a go... and lots of people watched or tried hooking too. Plus I got along with my Uzbekistan style rug #2.
It still surprises me that Rug Hooking is so little known in Australia, considering how it parallels quilting in the USA and always has.
But, we did meet Lee, who plans to come on Sunday, so slowly the group is expanding! And we have Veronica as well so that’s two more.

On the way in I bought a coffee at Belgrave’s Blacksmith Cafe and the lovely Alex was wearing this amazing cowl. Her grandfather had spun the wool and she had crocheted it herself. It is done in Crocodile stitch. It was so gorgeous and unusual I asked if I could photograph and post it. Thanks Alex.
I keep meaning to say that another old friend Jennifer Walton, who lives in Far North Queensland, is now a long distance member of our group. Jennie went crazy on tugging after a visit down to mine a little while back. I gave her Miriam’s excellent book and that’s the end of her!
Jen is onto her second rug, this time a hooked rug. She has a good eye as you will see. Pics to follow.
(Too lazy to come and bring a plate, obviously).

Saturday, 7 September 2019

Trish Johnson Is Coming To Town September 29th. Warrandyte.

Our next get together is on Sunday September 29th in Warrandyte, at Anne’s.
We are very excited to be meeting Trish Johnson who is visiting from Canada 🇨🇦 and will be joining us for our rug day this month. To that end, we are meeting on the Sunday, rather than Saturday as is usual.

Trish’s work is extensive and very interesting. I have picked up but a few images and it’s clear to see Trish’s extensive experience and skill! It’s going to be loads of fun.

So people, put on your glad rags, pack your show and tell and get over to Warrandyte on the 29th. If you need more information, email me at r.m.square@bigpond.com or text or phone 0410876096 (leave a message and I’ll call back... I’m Robyne).

I found a very good article at Rug Hooking Magazine’s website: https://www.rughookingmagazine.com/Celebration-Hall-of-Fame-Profiles/Trish-Johnson-Class-2018#section36228723

And go look see Trish’s own website:
http://trishjohnson.ca/




Just Home From Gembrook Quilt &Craft Fair

Anne and I (Robyne) braved the hail, wind, rain and freezing cold to get up to beautiful Gembrook for the CFA Quilt Fair. A mini stitches and craft type (indoor and cosy) event with loads of stalls and a raffle, in which Anne took 4th prize. She won a gift voucher with enough in it to purchase batting for a new quilt. We also were visited by old and very dear friends, whom we hope to snaffle for rug days and more chitter chatter.
Quite a few ladies were keen to begin rugging. It seems that people have had it earmarked for the future (which encroaching age makes you realise is now). This also was my story when I first met the gals.


The hall had three large canvas works with local themes. Also were what appeared to be children’s needleworks. Love the skate ramp seen in one of them!

A happy mess of fluff. Oh, and I reposted the 'Blossom' cat seat pattern on my own blog:
https://robynefmelia.blogspot.com/2019/09/blossom-reposted-from-2013.html

Go Anne!!
Our next get together is at Anne's on Sunday September 29th. The day after the grand final. Let us know if you want to come on 0410876096. Leave a message if I don't pick up!
Quite a few people picked up a copy of Miriam's brilliant book!



Katherine's and my magpies.