21 July 2011

Branching Out National Exhibition 2011

Memories of Glacier by Maria Bolton"First Growth" by Genesis groupPoppies and Daisies by Moira ByrneDSC03442DSC03446DSC03447
Blue Tree by Evelyn MontagueDuilleoga by Hilary O'KelllyDSC03451Save the Coral Reefs by Irene McWilliamsGillian SheehanVolcanic Eruption by Slyvia Stuart
Branching Out Western Style by Ann Marie HoranFabtric postcardspostcard by Meg KennyFabric postcards"Branching Out " Invititation LeafletBranching out invitation leaflets
Branching Out Catalogue CoverFabric postcardspostcard by Meg KennyMeg Kenny with her quilt "Breathe In, Breathe Out, Interior, Exterior Spaces""Parachutes" by Ann Fleeton"A Walk in the Garden" by Marie McGovern

A small selection of quilts from the "Branching Out" quilt exhibit which is currently on display in the Botanic Gardens, Dublin. Exhibition runs tills the 2nd August.

Fashion Sans Frontier Show

Fashion sans Frontieres

On Thursday 11th August, Ireland joins Russia and the UK on the catwalk at the Festival of Quilts, NEC, Birmingham to model their fabulous quilted creations in friendly rivalry.
According to the Festival of Quilts Website (www.twistedthread.co.uk) " Last year's inaugural fashion show was hot but the 2011 event promises to be even better! The show will be slicker, shorter and feature big screens for great views of the stunning creations".

Representing Ireland will be four IPS members and designers who are each producing a collection of 4 outfits for the show.

 If you are going to the Festival of Quilts this year, support our fellow IPS members by booking a ticket on the Thursday night for the fashion show. Tickets are £20 for which you get a delicious two course buffet supper followed by an inspiring fashion show.

The Fashion Show is on: Thursday 11th August, 7:30pm, Hilton Birmingham Metropole

Branching Out Exhibition Catalogue

Don't forget the "Branching Out" National Exhibition runs until the 2nd August in the Botanic Gardens, Dublin.

There is also a full colour catalogue of the "Branching Out" quilts available at the exhibit for €5. 

08 July 2011

Branching Out Exhibition

The "Branching Out" Exhibition is now on display in the Botanic Gardens, Dublin. Exhibition runs until the 2nd August.

These photo's were taken during the opening event on Tuesday 5th July.

Meg Kenny with her piece "Breathe In, Breathe Out, Interior, Exterior Spaces"


Gillian Sheehan with her wall-hanging entitled "Fossil with Branching Ornament"

"Poppies and Daisies" by Moira Byrne

"Duilleoga" by Hilary O'Kelly


"Blue Tree" by Evelyn Montague

06 July 2011

Branching Out Exhibition

The "Branching Out" Exhibition is now on display in the Botanic Gardens, Dublin. Exhibition runs until the 2nd August.