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Friday, 14 July 2023

Matariki

 Today we've had a public holiday to celebrate Matariki.


Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises in midwinter and for many Māori, it heralds the start of a new year. From Te Ara, the Encyclopedia of New Zealand.  

Back in 2018 I made a quilt called Matariki +/- 1.  I entered it into the QuiltNSW Sydney Quilt Show and I won a Judges Commendation for it.  


I don't have this quilt any more because a very kind grandma bought it to go on her grandson's bed when he comes to stay at her house.  I hope he's still loving it now.  

You can read more about my quilt here. 



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7 comments:

  1. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio15 July 2023 at 00:15

    Beautiful quilt, Wendy! I love yellow with blue and stars too! It is definitely an award winner.

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  2. Karen - Quilts...etc.15 July 2023 at 00:36

    love those yellow stars

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  3. Gretchen Weaver15 July 2023 at 01:49

    This quilt is beautiful! I know we can't keep every quilt we make but it is so hard to let them go!

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  4. Alycia~Quiltygirl15 July 2023 at 02:57

    Oh that is a gorgeous quilt!! I am sure it is being loved and cherished!!!

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  5. Allison15 July 2023 at 03:55

    Thank you for sharing your quilt and the Maori tradition. I really like your subtle use of deep blues and different sized patchwork blocks to give the quilt real depth.

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  6. Carole @ From My Carolina Home16 July 2023 at 01:22

    Beautiful quilt and a well deserved ribbon!

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  7. Marie16 July 2023 at 07:21

    LUV!

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