These Clever Hands

These Clever Hands was never just about my clever hands. It is about all of our our clever hands. Here are some of the clever hands that attended Canberra CraftAlive & left excited & inspired to play with some fabulous, new fabric!

In conjunction with the - “Come along to our 2026 Annual Members Exhibition – a truly special event as we celebrate our 50th anniversary. This milestone exhibition features the stunning “50th Gold Challenge” quilts, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship from artists across Australia & New Zealand. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this remarkable collection.” We hope to see you there!

Today I’m reflecting upon where it all began, nearly seven years ago… “Today I am, as my son would say, living fast & loose. There has been a lot of change in our lives in the past year, & it’s been tough going... but I’ve just voluntarily added to the change by resigning from my paid work. Six years, with a relentless workload, a mountain of of stress & very little thanks. But, a lot of self pride in what I achieved. However, & it’s time to put myself first. A better me for the people I love; more space to breathe; more room for calm & more, more, more for These Clever Hands!!”