Harmony Quilt Display: (Chris loved this)
he Harmony Quilt is a beautiful
patchwork quilt created by 21 Redland quilters representing the
diversity of people and cultures living in the Redlands. Each block
represents a different Country and is signed by the quilter the
quilter’s names are also embroidered on the back of the quilt the
blocks were quilted by Tony and Jennine Farrugia. The quilters were
mentored by Isobel Castles. The quilt is large measuring 2.36m x1.77
m and consists of 35 different coloured blocks placed around a
central block depicting Australia, the block for each Country is
meticulously appliqued or hand embroidered with a special symbol eg
Australia – a koala, Ireland – an Irish dancer, Japan – cherry
blossoms, Egypt – a sphinx, Redlands – the Lighthouse. New
Zealand is represented by the Map of NZ and sheep along the top
row, and bottom left with the Silver Fern/Kiw. Harmony Day is a
national day that provides Australia with an opportunity to celebrate
its successes as a culturally diverse society, to commit to harmony
is to say “no” to racism.
On completion the quilt was entered in the 2007 Quilts Across Queensland competition in the Brisbane Ekka and won first prize.
On completion the quilt was entered in the 2007 Quilts Across Queensland competition in the Brisbane Ekka and won first prize.
And who remember's this model, CJ tells me she actually has a photo of herself as a baby sitting in a model just like this one.
