Festival of Quilts

Went on day one. Lots of gorgeous things to look at... and buy, but I was very restrained for once. Angie Hughes was there, as was her friend Kim Thittichai from whom I bought some "hot spots" - tiny transferable glue dots that will pick up transfoils nicely for an unusual effect. Some amazing students/graduates, especially Fiona Wilson - lovely printed, gauzy pieces. Some fabulous vintage-inspired printed fabrics and also a trend for tweedy warm-handle fabrics for quilts, bags, whatever.

Some photos: Dancing Queen by Kathy Turner

For Sarah and Elizabeth by Macky Cilliers, South Africa

Think this was called "Light" by Leah Higgins

Lots of textile stars there, including Pauline Burbidge, Ruth Issett, Claire Benn - oh I could go on and on. I have challenged Kathryn (calico wrinkle) to enter something next year. Watch this space!