The Springwood Quilt Show is this weekend!!
It's the Springwood Quilt Show's 10th anniversary so it's bound to be better than ever. The show runs from Friday to Sunday, from 10-4pm daily, and is held at the Springwood High School, Grose Rd, Faulconbridge. The hall will be filled with quilts made by quilters of the Blue Mountains. Rhonda Pearce is the guest quilter with her beautiful award winning applique quilts. You can read more about Rhonda and see photos of her quilts on the Springwood Quilt Show blog. And of course there will be lots of vendors with an abundant amount of tempting wares, and delicious meals and snacks being served.
For the first time in my 5 years of taking part I'm not sewing on labels the night before. My quilts are all neated stacked and ready to be dropped off for the big hanging day, I was going to share a photo of them all in a pile but I didn't get home till late and it's too dark now for pretty pictures.
But I couldn't possibly have a post without photos so here are some I've taken recently.
Most mornings Mr Daisy and I go for a walk in our local neighbourhood. We head off quite early and sometimes just as the sun is rising.
Is that a star still shining in the sky or a UFO whizzing by?
Our walks take us down all sorts of paths...
through luscious seas of green down in the valley.
Big puddles and arches of trees.
and to ridges with beautiful views looking out over the mountains.
We find nice places to stop and enjoy a snack.
As we walk I'm always seeing pretty things to take photos of. The result is a million snapshots of leaves and rocks but I'll just show a couple.
The last few days our walks have been interrupted by torrential rain...
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The raindrops in the water is absolutely inspiring to me as long-arm quilter!! I so enjoy our walks too...thanks for sharing yours!
ReplyDeleteHi Rachael ,what a beautiful spot you live in,those views are stunning,enjoy the quilt show xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your beautiful morning walks. You live in an awesome area. Have fun at the quilt show.
ReplyDeleteIs that "star" Venus? Venus has been so bright in our skies lately -- and with hazy skies and light pollution, we don't see as many stars as I'd like, so it's been fun to watch it. Have a wonderful time at the quilt show! Full Report next week?
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the show! I'm sure your quilts will add lots of spark and inspiration. We'll look forward to photos. Your morning walks look lovely. What a beautiful way to start your day together.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos. Hope you escaped the ferocious rain Sydney and further north had. Looks horrendous. Enjoy the Show. - well done for being so organised with your labels. I'm impressed!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, especially the last one. I can't believe you didn't even give us a sneak peek of your quilts ; (
ReplyDeleteOne day I'm going to time a visit South so that I can see the Soringwood Quilt Festival...one day!
I'm with Marg, I will visit one day! You live in such a beautiful part of the world Rachael! I expect in that first photo is it one of the planets, Venus I expect! Enjoy the show- your quilts will be a big hit!
ReplyDeleteI wondered how the torrential downpours were affecting you , and now I know! Great pictures Rach, you certainly live in a pretty part of our country.
ReplyDeleteGood Luck with the quilt show.
How lovely RAchael to be able to start the day off with a walk with your Beloved! Have fun at the Quilt Show!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos Rachael, we had a downpour last evening and then I woke up to a lovely sunny day today!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are so inspirational, I also love taking photos of different coloured autumn leaves.
You have some lovely walking tracks, it must make the walks really enjoyable. Now that the cooler weather is here I guess you don't have to worry about snakes either.
ReplyDeleteAbiti in paradiso!
ReplyDeleteAuguri per un meraviglioso fine settimana!
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I love the area that you are living in, Rachael, what a lovely walking track to use each morning! Beautiful views. I hope that your quilts go well in the show.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to you and your quilts! I bet you are glad you moved to the mountains with all that beauty you see on your walks.
ReplyDeleteNo wonder Brunswick could not hold you...your place is like your art, complex, joyful and breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteNo wonder Brunswick could not hold you...your place is like your art, complex, joyful and breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteNature never disappoints. She's always full of beauty and inspiration--even in torrential downpours. I'm glad you've taken time to document some of that beauty.
ReplyDeleteCannot wait to see all your quilts and hear your stories of their time at the show!
I'll bet you will be 'dizzy' looking at all those quilts! :) What a blast and your nature photos are a sight for sore eyes........one day Spring will come here. Don't forget to show us pictures of your quilts.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful walks you have - gorgeous photos, thank you. Enjoy the show and looking forward to a report in a post very soon........
ReplyDeleteI wish that I could go to the show!! What a neat area to walk in with so many neat plants/trees to look at and a wonderful view, too.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful place you live in. I cannot imagine such immense countryside and no people! It is one of the things we enjoy most when we get to visit Australia :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous walk! Feel like I was there with you. Enjoy the better weather this weekend!
ReplyDeletecan't wait to hear about the show!
I am so far behind that I will have to say that I hope the quilt show went well! I know the weather has not been kind again this weekend but I do hope you had a chance to enjoy the quilts.
ReplyDeleteI am anxious to see what pretties you put in the show !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures, I love that spikey flower!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for leaving me a comment. Your kind words encourage me to keep sharing my work and stories.