Crafting of an Australian Citizenship Quilt NSW Contributions
Crafting of an Australian Citizenship Quilt NSW Contributions
Crafting of an Australian Citizenship Quilt NSW Contributions
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Ev<strong>an</strong>s, Helen & John<br />
M<strong>an</strong>ildra <strong>NSW</strong><br />
The artists are sheep farmers in the Central West<br />
region <strong>of</strong> New South Wales, with <strong>an</strong>cestors from<br />
Irel<strong>an</strong>d, Engl<strong>an</strong>d, Scotl<strong>an</strong>d, Wales <strong>an</strong>d Italy.<br />
ID185<br />
“Our <strong>an</strong>cestors came looking for freedom in a new <strong>an</strong>d<br />
better lifestyle. What courage <strong>an</strong>d hope they showed.<br />
We hope their dreams were fulfilled as they gave our<br />
family the ch<strong>an</strong>ce to enjoy this freedom <strong>an</strong>d love for a<br />
wonderful country. We’re proud to be Australi<strong>an</strong>s: to be<br />
able to enjoy the blue sky with the warmth <strong>of</strong> the sun,<br />
clear starry nights, the welcome rains <strong>an</strong>d the smell <strong>of</strong><br />
the gums.”<br />
Fenton, Olga<br />
East Lindfield <strong>NSW</strong><br />
“I made a quilt square using traditional elements <strong>of</strong><br />
Kazakh ornaments. As well, I tried to be as accurate as<br />
possible with the traditional style <strong>of</strong> the local patchwork<br />
tapestry. Kazakhst<strong>an</strong> is a country <strong>of</strong> my origin.”<br />
ID134<br />
Fleming, Vivien<br />
Port Macquarie <strong>NSW</strong><br />
No story provided.<br />
ID207
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