Category Archives: Scenes of Oman

Inspired To Design – the class

Posted on June 5, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

I’ve been working on my class sketches, and each one I do gives me an idea of how to stretch it farther. I did some cropping and repeating of the cropped bit – got some interesting patterns.. a bit abstract. … Continue reading →

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Internet Update

Posted on June 4, 2011 by kuwaitquilter

Ever since I signed up for wireless internet last January, we’ve had problems.  It took forever to get it set up.  And then, it would just NOT work, all of a sudden.  I phoned and talked to the help desk … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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