One Step Further Opening

 We had the official opening for One Step Further last Wednesday. One Step Further is an Art Quilt exhibition run by Victorian Quilters, it's run every two years. I left early for the long drive, it usually takes 2 and a half hours to get there but I always stop off for a coffee at a lovely bakery in Murchison on the way, so it takes 3 hours.

We had about 25 people attend, numbers are still down compared to the pre-Covid numbers. A local lady provided a lovely lunch of sandwiches, sausage rolls and cakes. There was a lot of food and it was absolutely delicious.

I managed to take some photos of people that were there in front of their quilts.

Here is the current President of Victorian Quilters, Marie Lee (on the right) with Leslie Edwards, who coordinated One Step Further this year. I took their photo in front of Judy Hooworth's quilt, Mangroves- Low Tide at Lake Eraring, which won first prize.

Leslie Edwards and Marie Lee

Leslie also had a quilt in the show, Leslie loves doing lots of surface design.

Leslie Edwards with her quilt, Silkience

Beth and Trevor Reid came all the way from Canberra to be there. It was good to see them again. They had two quilts in the show. This quilt was called The Eyes Have it.

Beth and Trevor Reid with The Eyes Have it.

Some one took a photo of me with my quilt, Time Flies. I cannot believe how tired I look, I am so busy all the time, I really must slow down.

Me with my Quilt Time Flies

I met Christine Beardsley from South Australia for the first time and we had a good chat.

Christine Beardsley with her quilt, Winter Playtime.

Linden Lancaster won the runner up prize and she was at the opening too. I loved her quilt, she was also excited because she's just heard that she got into Quilt National this year.

Linden Lancaster with Bottlewashers no. 1

It was a lovely afternoon catching up with friends that we haven't seen for a couple of years or more.

I almost forgot, Lyn Weeks also came and I took a photo of her too.

Lyn Weeks with One Green Thread

There was a very diverse range of quilts, so many different techniques. I hope people manage to see the exhibition.

It's on at the Kyabram Town Hall Gallery. Allan Street, Kyabram, Victoria. 

10-4 everyday except Sundays. The exhibition is open until the 26th November.

Bye for now,

Linda

One Step Further 2022

 I was at the opening for One Step Further today, it's the Art Quilt Competition run by Victorian Quilters and I was absolutely thrilled to win a Highly Commended prize for my quilt Time Flies. Actually, I was gob smacked, because I thought my quilt wouldn't be arty enough to win a prize.

Time Flies by Linda Steele

However, I am not complaining.

Jan Preston won the other Highly Commended prize for Shadowed Leaves.

Shadowed leaves by Jan Preston

I don't know how she got such strong colour with her eco printing.

The Runner Up or 2nd prize went to Linden Lancaster for her quilt Bottlewashers 1. I really love Linden's work.

Bottlewashers 1 by Linden Lancaster

Drumroll for the first prize!!

First Prize went to Judy Hooworth for her gorgeous quilt, Mangroves- Low Tide at Lake Eraring.

Mangroves- Low Tide at lake Eraring by Judy Hooworth

The exhibition is help at the Kyabram Town Hall Gallery, Victoria and it will be open everyday except Sundays until the 26th November.

It was a long 3 hour drive there and another 3 hours back, so that was a lot of driving in the rain today. It was a wonderful opening and great to catch up with friends. I'll put more photos up in another post but after all that driving, I am pretty exhausted.

Bye for now,

Linda

AQIPP 2021 Opening Night

 I went to the Opening Night for AQIPP, which stands for Australian Quilts in Public Places. It had been postponed because of Covid restrictions, but it was finally allowed to go ahead, although some people were not there because they were still hesitant to gather in public groups.

Here I am with my quilt, I was thrilled because I won the Curators Prize and two speakers spoke at length about my quilt in the speeches. You can read an earlier post about my quilt called Melbourne Malaise here

They produced a beautiful hardback catalogue of all the quilts.

Inside was a picture of every quilt, a detail photo and an artist statement.

My friend Linda was there and I took a photo of her with her beautiful quilt called The Doors of Old Lyon. It's a shame that they displayed some quilts on top of each other, my friend's quilt is the one at the top.

As usual with Opening nights, you spend a lot of time catching up with people you know and don't get a good look at all the work. They have extended the exhibition time and it will open again next January, so I can go back and have a good look at all the quilts then.

I did get a photo of the winning quilt by Judy Hooworth, it was called Down by the Creek, #8.

Down by the Creek #8 by Judy Hooworth.

Yesterday, I drove three hours to the Kyabram Town Hall Gallery to help take down the One Step Further Exhibition. I was seeing it for the first time because of Covid restrictions and then I was busy with the Vic Quilters Virtual Quilt Show.

I took some quick photos. My quilt was called Hanging by Threads.

The winning quilt was by Sandra Champion, called Summer Inferno #4.

Summer Inferno #4 by Sandra Champion

The Runner Up prize went to Sue Reid for Abandonment #4.

Abandonment #4 by Sue Reid.

Now Christmas is upon us and we can hope for some lovely summer weather and some rest. Everyone is feeling quite exhausted by the stress of another Covid year. Now, we don't even try and imagine what next year will hold, even though we are 93% vaccinated.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone. xx

Bye for now,

Linda

One Step Further 2019

One Step Further is the art quilt exhibition and competition run by Victorian Quilters Inc. every two years.
This year it has been organised by Sue de Vanny and myself on behalf  of Victorian Quilters.

Last Saturday we had the opening at the wonderful Bundoora Homestead to a very large crowd of people.

Here is a photo of Sue and myself with the 2 judges a couple of days before the opening. The judges this year were award winning art quilter Jan Frazer and Art teacher Edwina Cherry.

Me, Jan Frazer, Edwina Cherry and Sue de Vanny at Judging

The two judges worked really well together, I didn't envy their job because there are so many wonderful pieces in the show.

Here I am at the opening announcing the winner with Sue de Vanny and major sponsor from Brother Australia, John Timmins.

Me announcing the Winner with Sue de Vanny and John Timmins from Brother Australia

The winner of One Step Further 2019 was Sandra Champion with her quilt Sea Wall no.6

Sea Wall no.6 by Sandra Champion

The Runner Up Award went to Sue Reid for her work And the Wheels go Round no.4. Here is Sue in front of her quilt with Fibre Arts sponsors, Glenys Mann and Noni

Sue Reid with Fibre Arts Sponsors Glenys Mann and Noni

Rebecca Wolske received an Honorable Mention for her innovative quilt, Leaves Falling-Autumn Calling.

Rebecca Wolske with Leaves Falling-Autumn Calling

Another Honorable Mention went to Lynette Weeks for her quilt Waiting for the Billy to Boil. Unfortunately Lynette couldn't be at the opening this year.

Waiting for the Billy to Boil by Lynette Weeks.

Here are some photos of the winners without people in front of them.

Winner 2019- Sea Wall no.6 by Sandra Champion

Runner Up 2019- And the Wheels go Round No.4 by Sue Reid

Highly Commended- Leaves Falling-Autumn Calling by Rebecca Wolske

As I said there were so many other wonderful textile works on display, I was so glad that I didn't have to pick the winners.

If I get a chance I'll post some of the other work later in the week.

The exhibition is on until the 1st September at the historic Bundoora Homestead. 7 Prospect Hill Drive, Bundoora

Bundoora Homestead is open Thursday to Sunday 10am to 5pm

There is also a lovely cafe on site.

I will be there again in a couple of weeks.
On Saturday 3rd August at 2pm because there are going to be floor talks with 4 of the artists.

Be for now,
Linda