Quilter/Sew-er
I started sewing around the age of seven, making dolls clothes on a treadle sewing machine, which I still have. There has been a needle of some description in my hand ever since. To formalise my knowledge I undertook a four year needlework course at Tumut TAFE.
I had been interested in quilting for about 20 years before I took the plunge in 1992. I joined The Canberra Quilters Guild, made some wonderful friends, and obtained my teacher accreditation with the ACT Guild in 1999.
I also love machine embroidery, designing patterns on the computer and bringing them to life on a towel or cushion as well as Crewel and Brazilian embroidery. I have spent many an hour in front of our fireplace completing intricate cross stitch designs.
Artist
As an artist, Irene's passion is to explore the variety found in colour and pattern and apply style and technique to give form to her creations.
Her many beautifully crafted quilts are testament to Irene's skill in design and technique
I started sewing around the age of seven, making dolls clothes on a treadle sewing machine, which I still have. There has been a needle of some description in my hand ever since. To formalise my knowledge I undertook a four year needlework course at Tumut TAFE.
I had been interested in quilting for about 20 years before I took the plunge in 1992. I joined The Canberra Quilters Guild, made some wonderful friends, and obtained my teacher accreditation with the ACT Guild in 1999.
I also love machine embroidery, designing patterns on the computer and bringing them to life on a towel or cushion as well as Crewel and Brazilian embroidery. I have spent many an hour in front of our fireplace completing intricate cross stitch designs.
Artist
As an artist, Irene's passion is to explore the variety found in colour and pattern and apply style and technique to give form to her creations.
Her many beautifully crafted quilts are testament to Irene's skill in design and technique
Quilter/Sew-er Artist Teacher
Accreditations
Current Workshops
Teacher
As a teacher, Irene is popular with her students. She has the knack of challenging the advanced student to produce their finest work and is patient developing the beginner, so that by the end of Irene’s classes each student is glowing with success and the proud owner of a beautiful quilt.
As a teacher, Irene is popular with her students. She has the knack of challenging the advanced student to produce their finest work and is patient developing the beginner, so that by the end of Irene’s classes each student is glowing with success and the proud owner of a beautiful quilt.
Irene conducts three classes each fortnight on Saturdays and Sundays at Hobbysew Top Ryde.
Irene teaches a Beginners Patchwork and Quilting Course in HobbySew's store at Figtree Wollongong.
As a member of Illawarra Quilters Irene conducts one day workshops for Illawarra Quilters members.
Irene conducts classes at her home in Tarrawanna (inner northern suburb of Wollongong).
View the Workshops page for class schedules and details.
Irene teaches a Beginners Patchwork and Quilting Course in HobbySew's store at Figtree Wollongong.
As a member of Illawarra Quilters Irene conducts one day workshops for Illawarra Quilters members.
Irene conducts classes at her home in Tarrawanna (inner northern suburb of Wollongong).
View the Workshops page for class schedules and details.
Irene is an accredited quilting teacher through the ACT Quilters Guild.
Accreditation means that her class structure, class notes, quilting techniques and teaching expertise have been critiqued and accredited by a qualified Quilting Guild member.
Irene is a member of the NSW Quilters' Guild and was Secretary of the NSW Guild in 2002/2003 and is a member of Illawarra Quilters.
Irene studied Pattern Making and Garment Assembly at Tumut TAFE. She integrates these professional techniques into her quilting classes.
Irene is an approved Liquid Radiance instructor providing one day workshops in fabric colouring in many locations in and around Wollongong and Sydney.
Accreditation means that her class structure, class notes, quilting techniques and teaching expertise have been critiqued and accredited by a qualified Quilting Guild member.
Irene is a member of the NSW Quilters' Guild and was Secretary of the NSW Guild in 2002/2003 and is a member of Illawarra Quilters.
Irene studied Pattern Making and Garment Assembly at Tumut TAFE. She integrates these professional techniques into her quilting classes.
Irene is an approved Liquid Radiance instructor providing one day workshops in fabric colouring in many locations in and around Wollongong and Sydney.
