For the Cloth in Common prompt of LIGHT and in keeping with my overall theme of Antoni Gaudi I went through my pictures taken on my last trip to Barcelona. It had been a few years since I had seen Sagrada Familia and instead of scaffolding, the interior was now flooded with light from the [...]
Gaudi’s Columns
Lisa Walton2022-01-29T14:47:34+11:00Keeping with my current theme of inspiration of Antoni Gaudi I was thrilled with the Building Prompt. My only problem was which building to select. Parc Guell is a privatised park system composed of gardens and architectural elements in Barcelona. With urbanisation in mind Eusebi Guell assigned the design to Gaudi. It was built from [...]
Skelton Revealed
Lisa Walton2022-01-29T14:34:40+11:00The prompt of Anatomy should make you think of a living organism but my passion (some would say obsession) continues to explore the work of Antoni Gaudi. I was drawn to the skeleton framework that is the basic structure of any building. What better building to explore than Sagrada Familia, the unfinished masterpiece of Gaudi. [...]
Descent into the Lost World
Lisa Walton2022-01-29T14:32:32+11:00In keeping with my overall theme of Antoni Gaudi, the Lost World prompt made me think of descending into the crypt of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. This spiral staircase was designed by Gaudi and looking down into the spiral makes me think about where it would lead. All the original drawings and models of [...]
Faces of Gaudi
Lisa Walton2022-01-29T14:14:48+11:00I have always been a fan of Spanish architect Anton Gaudi. I love his organic shapes and colours and always feel inspired whenever I see his work. I have been fortunate enough to visit Barcelona a few times and admit that Casa Battlo is possibly my favourite building in the world. So with the Cloth [...]
A Perfect Compromise
Lisa Walton2021-01-30T10:56:43+11:00This quilt was made for the Cloth in Common prompt of Compromise Marriage is the perfect compromise. Two people with different interests, experiences, passions and dreams come together to form a perfect union. Along the way compromises have to be made. Read more about this quilt in the CLOTH IN COMMON Blog You can also [...]
AURORA – On Demand Workshop Online
Lisa Walton2022-01-29T15:03:12+11:00Now you can learn from Lisa at your own pace in the comfort of your own home. Just released, this online workshops shows you how to Paint your own fabric Simple piecing curvaceous quilting both with a walking foot or free motion bobbin work beading embellishment Click HERE to find our more.
The Pen is Mightier than the Sword
Lisa Walton2020-11-07T10:44:26+11:00This quilt was made for the Cloth in Common prompt of Media Media as a way of communicating has been around since the stone ages but for as long as I have been around the one constant has been writing implements such as pens and pencils. One of my first memories was of ink blotted [...]
Masks
Lisa Walton2021-12-30T16:23:53+11:00This quilt was made for the Cloth in Common prompt of Cooperation and Sharing, During the Covid 19 lockdown many people wanted to do something to help. We all feel helpless just sitting at home waiting for it to pass. One of the ways many found to feel like they were helping was to make [...]
If Only
Lisa Walton2023-02-25T11:02:30+11:00It has been hard to find green spaces in busy cities these days. Some cities like New York have Central Park and in Sydney we have Centennial and Bicentennial Parks which act like lungs. Over the last few years there has been an increasing demand for buildings to consider the environment and this has resulted [...]