Crafting of an Australian Citizenship Quilt NSW Contributions

Perry, Monica
Green Point NSW
“Crossroads”
The artist was born in England where her interest in
one day visiting Australia was fuelled by a relationship
with a penfriend she found through the Girl Guides.
She arrived in Australia as part of a world holiday in
1969.
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“I met my husband and we decided Australia would
become home. The friendliness of the people and the
diversity of their cultures were a major factor in my
decision. Of course the climate, the beauty of the flora
and fauna and the unbelievable outback scenery had a
positive influence.
“As the children grew up, we had numerous family
visits to England. As time went on it became very
apparent that Australia really was home to us all.
“In 2000, the year one of our daughters got married, my
husband and I decided to become Australian citizens
… another crossroads in our lives had been reached.
It was a very important step for us to take and much
discussion took place. It is a decision neither of us has
regretted and our citizenship ceremony took place at
the right time in our lives.
“The green and yellow fabrics represent Australia’s
national colours. The Union Jacks are there to depict
my British heritage and the Southern Crosses were
selected to depict my country of choice. Being a citizen
of Australia is a privilege I cherish and not one I take
for granted.”