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Quilting the final touch – Only a small amount                                                                       The Digital Cloths great friend
        of quilting is required around the flowers and
        the birds. Just enough to make them appear 3D.
        More quilting used in the background to draw in
        the fabric so it sits nicely.                                                                                                    Terry Ahrens



        Sonya is a New Zealand textile artist who is
        recognised for her thread-painted pictorial quilts.
        She has taught at AQC Melbourne 2017, classes
        throughout NZ and
                              NEWS FLASH!
        internationally.

                               Sonya is booked
                                   to teach in
                                 Urunga in 2021
                               contact Caroline
                                  FOR MORE INFO!






                                                    Traditional Transport - left, My journey to the Greek Islands was
                                                    like stepping back in time.  Life’s pace was slow, which calmed the
                                                    soul. A community spirit was evident as everyone worked together
                                                    and looked out for one another. We were welcomed into their
                                                    celebrations with generous sharing it was life changing. My inspi-
                                                    ration came when looking through my
                                                    favourite donkey photos from Simi. These donkeys were a joy to
                                                    come across as we walked the many steps. I loved capturing this
                                                    memory.
                                                    Techniques
                                                    Whole cloth painted. Thread painted in a hoop through the top
                                                    fabric layer. Free-motion quilted.
                                                    Gained a merit award in Aotearoa Quilters Journey Challenge.
                                                                                                                                    PDF Pattern

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        Step Sisters - right, Seeing these cats peacefully
        resting on the steps inspired this work.
        I loved watching the cats Personalities emerging                                                                            Shares her step-by-step tutorial for
        as I sewed their fur and faces.
        A perfect memory of the Greek Islands.                                                                                                             making her Tuffet
        Techniques
        Whole cloth painted. Thread painted in a hoop through the top fabric layer. Free-motion quilted.
        Won professional wall hanging at Festival of Quilts- Auckland & won 2nd place painted surface in Houston 2019.         *Tuffet pattern can be purchased from Terry’s online store.
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