So many ideas and challenges

It has been ages since I have posted on our blog but there is a lot to catch up with especially the wonderful quilt show which I missed because of my travels. However I have heard glowing reports about the show and especially the quality of the quilts being exhibited so congratulations to all involved.  I was also disappointed that I did not get to see the amazing display on the stage (see photos)  -

 

Last weekend some of us attended the Quilt-in at Melton and were inspired by the guest speaker, Dijanne Cevaal.  Is there enough interest in her work for us to organise a workshop?  Go to her website for more information and inspiration - http://origidij.blogspot.com.au/

More library information next time. Glo :-)  .

Melbourne Costume Collection

At Tuesday night's sit and sew this week, Ailsa told us about an amazing heritage exhibition of Australian clothing and textiles.

A view of the exhibition space - source

Take a look at this great article about Loel and the collection on The Age website. There are also a lovely series of review pieces on the collection by Nicole Jenkins from the Circa Vintage Clothing blog. If you scroll down past the first post on this link, you can read through Nicole's reviews. For anyone that loves vintage clothing, costumes or textiles Nicole's blog is a great read in general.

A gorgeous flapper dress from the 20's - source

And for those of you that might be interested in attending here is a bit of information on the collection...

The Costume Collection, 39 Greenaway Street, Bulleen.
For enquiries and tour bookings, telephone: (03) 9852 1794

Learn about the history of the collection by owners Bryan and Loel Thomson, then tour the fascinating collection of Australian costume dating from 1788.

Loel is a private collector who has dedicated her time and resources to the collection, preservation and display of two hundred years of Australian fashion.

The collection is open to Group Tours by Appointment Only.