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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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The Grand Mosque for Quilters….and Other Artists

Posted on May 19, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

Every time I go to the Grand Mosque, I am overwhelmed by the patterns in the tiles and carvings and artistic niches. There is such a richness of line and texture here, and so much of it could be translated … Continue reading →

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At the Beach (Again!)

Posted on May 17, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

I have some serious quilting to do today – a baby quilt that needs to be finished by Friday.  But first…… Snoopy and I went down to the beach this morning – first time in a week.  We guessed correctly … Continue reading →

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Salalah – Crowne Plaza Resort

Posted on May 16, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

We just returned from a quick trip to Salalah.  It’s still hot there, by their standards, as the monsoons don’t arrive until June.  Only three nights – but a good time to relax a little, and see a bit more … Continue reading →

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Visiting the Grand Mosque

Posted on May 10, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

Last Monday I went with Yuri and Margarita to the Grand Mosque. I’ve been four times before… and each time I come away with a sense of wonder and awe. Yesterday was no exception. The first order of business was … Continue reading →

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