We arrived to Buck's Fizz (only one I was driving- SHAME) then meet with Tracey Chevalier who has curated a small exhibition of quilts that depict Birth, Sleep, Sex, Illness and Death at this beautiful
venue.
All set upstairs in the original bedrooms of this magnificent house we made our way through the rooms.
It really wasn't a huge house and I could quite envisage a family living there.
We made our way through the rooms and although the exhibition is small the quilts were selected for their roles they played within the headings.
I don't know what happened to my camera but the shutter seemed to keep getting stuck so although I took lots of photos they are just not great so can't show you to many.
Lovely old fabrics.
The prisoners from Wandsworth prison produced a quilt through Fine Cell work and saw lots of guest's examining individual blocks. 
Sleep quilt .
Here is my Unchained Melody quilt which when I read the Information card I struggled
to hold back the tears as they had written the lyrics to the song. Seeing those words
all the emotions and the circumstances behind the making of the quilt just flooded back.
Can you see the black corners of this shot this is when the camera started to play up.
I do remember I dropped it a while back so this is probably the problem with them.
This honours my late DH who encouraged me to pursue my hobby.
I shared a wonderful day with my pic Sue and meet some amazing talented quilt artists.
We finished off with lovely afternoon tea in the Danson House Cafe.
Quilts have many reasons for being made and thought these words captured what I felt when
making mine.
Sue
Sue, your quilt is beautiful and even more so with all the memories that went into it. Life is indeed a gift and we are blessed to have loved and be loved.
ReplyDeleteA bitter sweet occasion for you Sue. Wonderful to be involved though!
ReplyDeleteThe Palampore from Jen's collection is a tour de force of Welsh quilting, absolutely awesome!
Must have been an emotional day for you but such an interesting exhibition. Thanks so much for posting all the photos of the stunning house and quilts :)
ReplyDeleteSuch true words at the end of your post. Our quilts are indeed the story of our lives. Gorgeous venue for an exhibition.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a preview of this interesting quilt display. I will be in London over Easter and hope to see it then.
ReplyDeleteHello Sue:
ReplyDeleteThis looks to have been a really enjoyable day out and the setting of Danson House must have made for perfection. And such interesting, imaginative and beautiful work on display. We do understand how, in all the joy of the day, it must also have been a very emotional time for you. And for this we are so sad.
Oh so lovely! What a wonderful exhibit.
ReplyDeleteNope....I couldn't hold back the tears! Thank you for sharing the exhibit and your lovely quilt.
ReplyDeleteOh, my dear -- there's a HUGE lump in my throat. Sue, this is such a special situation you've posted about, the event, your quilt, and its story. Thank you for sharing it with all of us. I wish I was a bit closer so I could see the exhibit in person.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a special and emotional day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful exhibition. Thank you for sharing. How lovely that your special quilt was there! Sometimes there are so many memories and emotions are tied up in our quilts!
ReplyDeleteHave a teary eye writing this. That last sentiment explains perfectly how I felt about stitching hexagons before and after my mum died. A great tribute to your husband Sue and I am sure he is mighty proud of you. X
ReplyDeleteHave a teary eye writing this. That last sentiment explains perfectly how I felt about stitching hexagons before and after my mum died. A great tribute to your husband Sue and I am sure he is mighty proud of you. X
ReplyDeleteWhat an emotional memory, i even got tears in my eyes.... That quilt is lovely.
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