Our tutor Marg Samson-George will be teaching a crib quilt in the style of Mary Jane Hannaford. Mrs Hannaford discovered quilting late in life and her style reflects what must have been a very unique, and perhaps rather eccentric personality.
What a woman she must have been to have created these quirky, individual, and totally Australian masterpieces !!
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| Imange from http://artsearch.nga.gov.au |
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| Image from http://artsearch.nga.gov.au |
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| Image from the National Quilt Register http://www.collectionsaustralia.net |
Read more about Mrs Hannaford here.
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7 comments:
I shall look forward to seeing what you produce. Have a great time.
How exciting...Mary Jane's quilt's are really inspiring! Enjoy...
Wow what unique quilts!! I can hardly wait to see what you come up with...I know it will be exceptional :0)
Crispy
This looks like such a great retreat and I love those quilts. I look forward to seeing what you will make.
How exciting for you. It's amazing what quilters did back in the day and here we stress if our circles aren't 'perfect' I find this type of work much more appealing to look at, your eye keeps moving around, so much engery in these pieces.
Very exciting. I wish I could come too. Have a wonderful time.
Can't wait to see what you make! OH thank you for introducing me to Mary Jane Hannaford I will now have to do some more research and find out more about her!
love the free styel she had in her quilt making...its going to be fun seeing what you all make in your class with Marg
enjoy
Kathie
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