
Remember how I managed to be a month early for my Twelve by Twelve challenge? I’m still amazed by that, but…
TA DAH!!
Here it is.
The theme was “Community” and even though it’s a huge cliche to see a community as a tree, the more I thought about this theme the more meaningful that tree image became to me. We have moved quite often and the communities that I have been a part of that have meant the most to me and that I have enjoyed the most have been the ones where every individual is valued and appreciated for who they are. I love to be in communities where every leaf is different and there are a few nuts growing amongst them! In February I visited Melbourne and met up with some bloggers ( Hi Crafty! Hi Stomper!) for dinner in Brunswick Street. It must be one of the best places in the whole world! While we were sitting there talking I watched out of the window as people walked by - Harajuku-styled kids, an old guy on a bicycle who was a dead ringer for Robert Winston, tattooed chicks in leathers and, later, as we walked along the street, a middle-aged transsexual in a really bad blonde wig sat reading the paper.









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April 1, 2008 at 8:02 am
the1stdaughter
How beautiful! I completely agree with you. The people make the place and they are what you make of them. I think that’s part of the reason we moved cross country to go to law school. You just need to try different things sometimes!
April 1, 2008 at 8:41 am
Anonymous
Love this and so meaningful too. Slices of life..different people…different opinions make the world go round. My husband calls it living a “nut bread” kind of life. (as opposed to the sanitized “wonder bread” one).
April 1, 2008 at 8:47 am
Stomper Girl
Lovely quilt, Kirsty. When I first moved to Melbourne and found Brunswick Street (I worked there for many years and met Fixit there) I felt like I’d found my ‘home’.
April 1, 2008 at 10:16 am
Erilyn
This is a fantastic quilt with a great idea attached! I so love that each leaf doesn’t have to be stitched down around the edges and you have used many different colours and added flowers - just wonderful. Thank you
April 1, 2008 at 10:17 am
Mary
That is just beautiful - almost like a tree of life (or am I being thick and that is the point of it?)
April 1, 2008 at 10:19 am
Lilian
You always manage to make me smile real big…..what a great sentiment and a beauty of a quilt. Kind of like our jambalaya…..it takes all kinds of ingredients in the pot to make it good.
April 1, 2008 at 10:45 am
chris
Wow I really like your use of fabrics and other embellishments on this quilt. Very creative and inspiring as well. Thanks for sharing it.
April 1, 2008 at 11:05 am
melissa s.
This quilt took my breath away when I saw it on screen. I’m sure it’s even more amazing in real life. Love your description, too!
April 1, 2008 at 11:07 am
Maddy
Yes that’s Melbourne for you, multiculture/gender/religion at it’s very best. I must say that a trip down Sydney’s Oxford Street makes for inspiration too.
Love the tree and I totally get where you are coming from.
April 1, 2008 at 11:15 am
Tanya Brown
It’s beautiful, and I think your interpretation of the concept is perfect.
April 1, 2008 at 11:32 am
chronicler
Oh my goodness! It is beautiful! I love the representation of community you’ve done, you can see everyone in there!
April 1, 2008 at 1:34 pm
denise
That really is beautiful. You are so talented
April 1, 2008 at 5:08 pm
seemownay
This is one beautiful quilt. It carries so much meaning - wonderful job.
April 1, 2008 at 5:24 pm
Magik Quilter
Love the background it is so effective. Beautiful and the post was great too!
April 1, 2008 at 5:30 pm
threadspider
After a sharp intake of breath, I actually spoke to my computer when I saw this on screen-it’s just so gorgeous-lucky no one was listening in. I’m such a fan, Kirsten. : >
April 1, 2008 at 6:53 pm
nicolette
I’m so glad you posted about your community creation. It’s like every leaf and flower has a face and a smile! You’ve cheered me up! Thanks!
April 1, 2008 at 8:59 pm
Ricki
THis is gorgeous. I am in awe of you!
April 1, 2008 at 9:35 pm
caramaena
Just lovely - well done!
April 1, 2008 at 11:35 pm
kirsten
so awesome! love it.
April 2, 2008 at 12:47 am
laeroport
Oh.my.god.i.love.it!
April 2, 2008 at 2:54 am
Melinda
When you said community, the first thing I thought was diversity and multicultural. Love, love, love this one. It’s one of my favorites. I could sit and look at it for hours, taking in all the sweet details.
April 2, 2008 at 3:56 am
alobsiger
Wonderful theme, fabulous execution!
April 2, 2008 at 7:38 am
erin
this pretty much floors me. the quilt and the inspiration. wonderful, kirsty.
April 2, 2008 at 7:49 am
jude
really really inspirational, nice job!
April 2, 2008 at 9:14 am
soozadoo
I covet it. Can you feel the coveting? It is so beautiful.
I can see Brunswick St in that. The flower shops, the knick knack places, the odd sex shop, the cafes, the pubs, the cranky waiters, the people who mismatch their clothes so perfectly that they are walking art.
You have a great eye.
April 2, 2008 at 9:52 am
meggie
That is fabulous! I love all the nuts & sweets & yes, even some of the bolts of living in a happy community!
I have never been to Melbourne, & it is a dream, waiting to come true.
April 2, 2008 at 2:21 pm
deedee
Loved your quilt had a look at the other quilts - which one is you on the quilt made by Terri . Its a bit like that kids game “who am I?”
April 2, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Margie
man that is fantastic.. Mrs talented you are great..love your stuff am off for 6 weeks… catch you when i get back mx
April 3, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Kellie
OOOOOOOOOOH that is just toooooo fantastic I absolutely love it! Well done Kirsten!!!!!!!!!
April 5, 2008 at 4:52 pm
h&b
Oh
My
God.
Did you make this for me ?
Did you ? Did you ?
I swear you did.
And what ?
You want no money for it ?
Consider it sold
April 6, 2008 at 7:27 pm
Marit
Your tree is beautiful, meaningful and vibrant. Great quilt. Very inspirational…
I havent actually put the stars together yet. Inspired by the “inchies” I am wondering if I should quilt them individually, and then spred them around on a neutral white background. (which I am working on today…
What if… Your blog is a great inspiration. And your community of art quilters is wonderful. Keep sharing.
And thank you for leaving me such a nice comment
April 7, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Ali Honey
I’m very glad you live amongst bright and colourful people. All the same in some ways and all different in others. Everyone needs a few nuts.
A delightful representation.
April 8, 2008 at 10:36 am
Alex
WOW, that’s wonderful.
This tree is a great image of community. Nuts are good.
April 9, 2008 at 12:39 pm
ivyarts
Ta Dah! is right. Love it! Love it! Love it?
April 9, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Louise
What an absolutely beautiful quilt - the colours, the design - all wonderful!!
May 10, 2008 at 1:21 am
sew~amy
absolutely beautiful. I am in awwh.