Quilt Competition at Creative Stitches 2011

Again not great pictures but I have tested my new phone camera today and it is sooo much better!  These were from the quilting exhibition and competition at the show and although I don't really quilt myself I think they are really inspirational.  Most of them were based on Jane Austen or other literary works. 

Beautifully textured

Close up of all the quilted circles

The Owl and the Pussy cat

Absolutely loved this one (just noticed the no photos sign oops!)

Gorgeous rainbow colours

Pretty pink Flower

Close up of the jaw-dropping quilting

One colour quilt with all the definition from the quilting

Enjoy!

Downton Abbey Costumes at Creative Stitches 2011

These are not the best quality photos so I apologise now, if Kylie gets round to posting hers on fb then I will steal them as I am pretty sure her phone camera was better than mine.  I do have a new phone now though so maybe the pictures from now on will be better, I am going to try it out today when I visit some tea rooms on the marina :)

A selection of costumes were at the Creative Stitches show I went to in Cardiff, I don't have the info about them but if you watch the show then I am sure you will recognise them.

Cotton and lace day dress

Purple and black houndstooth

This was an original Victorian dress that had been adapted for the series

Scandalous Pantaloon dress

Maroon evening dress

Close up of bodice

Lovely gold lace overlay

Flower shoe coat and dress

I wish we could have got a little closer to see all the details.