Fabric of Life

19/06/2026

I have been stitching a pair of embroideries to upholster the seats of a pair of mid century modern chairs as a wedding present for my daughter and her new husband. Chair one finished and put on the chair today. One more to go.

14/06/2026

Much fun was had this morning yarn bombing the area around the box factory City of Adelaide Community Centres. An enthusiastic crowd with much camaraderie and good conversation.

14/06/2026

13/06/2026

Much fun was had this morning yarn bombing the area around the box factory City of Adelaide Community Centres. An enthusiastic crowd with much camaraderie and good conversation.

13/06/2026

Creative Australia's recent survey found that almost all Australians engage with the arts in some way, with 74% attending at least one live event or festival over the past year — the highest level ever recorded. At the same time, cost is an increasing barrier, with 60% of people identifying it as the main factor affecting attendance.

Lets spend more money on the arts and less on sport that requires the destruction of our Parklands.

Creative Transformations: Results of the National Arts Participation Survey is the sixth study in the landmark research series exploring Australians’ attitudes towards, and engagement with, arts and creativity.

13/05/2026

Down town Helsinki. City parks provide residents of high density living with parks and gardens everywhere throughout the city. Quality of life and nature are priority number one in Finland. Adelaide could learn alot . Ashamed to be South Australian where golf is prioritised over nature.

08/05/2026

Fascinating exhibition and demonstration of the process of returning a garment to yarn. Once it became thread once again it was remade into new objects. Stylish clothing and accessories at Common Ground.

08/05/2026

Its a dog's life in Hong Kong. Gourmet food , baskets and pushers and very snappy hair dos.

28/04/2026

Protect Possum Park, Pete!