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Welcome to QuiltFever with:
 
DEBBY WILLIAMS - Fibre Artist/teacher

Hello and welcome to my site!
In these pages you will find out what classes are currently available,
a gallery of some of my work along with some blogs and links to
inspiring sites.  Come explore with me!  
Texas born, I've lived in New Zealand for almost thirty years, having
learned my craft by the side of some of New Zealand's most amazing
quilters.
These quilters have taught me to trust my colour instincts, try new things and most of all - that quilters are truly some of the nicest people you will ever meet.  
With almost thirty years working with quilts, my love of design and creation just grows!  It is a pleasure to be able to share here some tips and ideas, and would love to hear from you on your quilting journey!

RECENT HAPPENINGS:

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In November 2019 the Queenstown Art Centre hosted an exhibition with about fifty artists represented.  As one of the resident artist of this centre, it seemed appropriate to put a piece forward.  The quality of the art entered was high, with stunning works put forward by some of our well known South Island artist.  
The opening night was a crowded affair with our judge being Marc Blake, a well respected contemporary NZ artist. 
This piece is called 
'Assumptions' - created using cycled leather.  This quilt has been both controversial and profitable.  
Controversial because the subject does not appear to fit the style- particularly as it was created by a middle aged lady of conservative reputation. 
Profitable by showcasing the flexibility of quilting as an art form, for the notice it was given on the opening night and in subsequent publications, and (not to be despised) for the financial award.  
To fit the genre of the exhibition my leather quilt was mounted on a recycled stretched canvas. This piece is an upgraded incarnation of my first leather quilt which was displayed 'flat' in the Auckland symposium 2019.  Much to my delight and shock the canvas mounted version was awarded the top prize during our opening ceremony.  
Now that the ice has been broken on mounting quilts on canvas, I feel certain others are to follow! 

Mini Symposium 2020

 There is to be a mini-symposium in Palmerston North October 1-4th 2020.  To register go to their website at https://quiltcentral.co.nz or click the link below. Quilt  Central also host a facebook page.  The earlier you register the more priority you get in class selections!  If you don't know what a symposium involves, it's a great place to meet other quilter, take classes, shop the merchant mall (set up with several quilt shops) and usually lectures and exhibitions.  These classes are perfect for the beginner to learn the ropes and for the more experienced quilter to pick up new skills. 
Mini Symposium Palmerston North

Auckland Symposium Entries 2019
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MY HOFFMAN: PANGOLINS

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My latest Hoffman challenge entry , Pangolins...won the viewer's choice at the Hamilton quilt show, and the overall  NZ Hoffman challenge. The new fabric for the next challenge is out, check out Hoffman NZ's facebook page for more details!

hoffman entry information

My open entry: ROSE SONATINA OPUS 7                              Interpretation of a photo: Waimakariri
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​ This quilt was titled 'Assumptions'.  
My first foray into leather for a quilt.  
*note the tire-track across the
​right-hand lower corner?  ​

Assumptions was chosen to travel
with the Aotearoa suitcase
quilt exhibition, so will
​be touring NZ for a year. 
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