Happy Easter from NZ – a busy one. Weather is absolutely beautiful. On Friday there was snow on the mountains in the distance, but its all gone now. I spend Friday walking around the quay side and visiting the Te Papa museum – lots of New Zealand culture – even found Charlotte Badger for those in the know! She was the first European woman to live here and she came all the way from Bromsgrove. There is a lot of art about, and poems like this, with pigeon, are all over the place.
I thought I’d include some quilts as well.
These are by Jenny Bowker an Australian.
Did my second day of teaching today (Sunday) – which went well. They made bags and here I am with a finished item. Hope you can see the harbour view in the background and the glorious sunshine. All I’ve got time for is looking at it!!
Jet lag is catching up a bit, but managed a sleep at lunchtime, as its party night tonight – gala dinner at the museum.
Found a nice lively square last night for an Italian meal with some new Zealand friends, although one of the girls partner was from Cheltenham. Katherine from the last blog won Best of Show with her recycled blanket quilt, deservedly so. Will put her quilt on next time as it takes a while to upload them.
Hi Karen,
Good to read your comments – thanks.
Still having a fab time and weather’s keeping up.
Hi Ineke, I came straight home after meeting you and checked out your blog. I am so pleased that I have met you and I admire your beautiful work. And here is your gorgeous clever bag on your blog too so I didn’t need to take a photo haha. Gosh, quilting is so wonderful. I have met so many inspirational people through this craft… I have added you to my blog myfatquarter@blogspot.com Enjoy your trip. I will be back to visit here often. Love Karen (from Emma’s place)