Monthly Archives: May 2011

Dinner out – with unexpected company

Posted on May 31, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

Yesterday (Monday) was David’s birthday.  After presents and a festive breakfast of oatmeal (special oatmeal with raisins and cinnamon and nutmeg) he had to go to work….. silly man, not to plan his birthday for a weekend! He came home … Continue reading →

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Mission of Love – Quilts for Japan

Posted on May 31, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

We all remember the earthquake and tsunami in Japan in March – and have heard of how the quilters of the world have rallied to provide warmth to the survivors still huddled in makeshift accommodation in schools and other buildings … Continue reading →

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Urgh!!!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

Would you believe that I spent all morning yesterday fighting with those butterflies.  I’d decided to use my free motion foot so I wouldn’t have to keep twisting the quilt top around.  Every inch or so, the metallic thread would … Continue reading →

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So Much to Do!

Posted on May 29, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

I have a lot to do today.  the nice thing about having a dog is that, however much your day is filled, you CANNOT put off taking a walk, especially if you don’t have a yard for him to play … Continue reading →

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Digital Photography – Crash Course

Posted on May 28, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

Friday I spent taking a photography course.  My friend Sarah (how has since moved to Dubai) recommended it to me – she took Salim’s class and it really got her started taking more than snapshots.  Since I love taking photos, … Continue reading →

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Quilting Again!

Posted on May 25, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

Nose to the grindstone again – now I get to work on Isabelle’s quilt. It reigned over my display wall until I needed the space for the baby quilt – and now it’s back.  I’m busy trying out butterflies…… just … Continue reading →

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Tired Puppy

Posted on May 22, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

That’s me. We were out late last night watching a French movie, Of Gods and Men, at the rooftop cinema in Salmiya – comfy rattan chair, drink and popcorn for only 1 KD. It was really neat – why didn’t … Continue reading →

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Kuwait Textile Arts Exhibition 2011

Posted on May 21, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

Wow is all I can say!  I am constantly amazed at the new heights the quilters and other textile artist here attain.  This is the best group I know for pushing themselves and others to new limits. The colours, techniques, … Continue reading →

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Tawi Atyr Sinkhole – Dhofar, Oman

Posted on May 21, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

Last week, we went for a three day holiday to Salalah.  We rented a car, and set out with our trusty “Oman Offroad” book.  Trust me to have forgotten the GPS. High on our list of priorities was the Tawi … Continue reading →

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One Baby Quilt – Finished….

Posted on May 21, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

… and awaiting the baby. We have a friend in Kuwait that is like a brother to us both. Born Syrian, raised in Algeria – he is as Canadian as we are.  He didn’t learn English until he worked in … Continue reading →

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