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Faye Cunningham

 | My philosophy for patchwork and quilting
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Since discovering patchwork in 1979 my world has
been enriched. My preference is to make traditional quilts and then to add something
innovative. I like to challenge myself and see how much the blocks can change but still
represent a traditional theme. I also like to combine applique with piecing as technique
complements, highlights and balances the other. I enjoy seeing what students can achieve
with blocks but accenting on colour, shape and quilting away from the 'norm'. To be able
to creatively express ideas is a wonderful experience.
It is because of the rich rewards of friendship and
sense of achievement that I have turned to teaching patchwork. If I can encourage a
patchwork student to discover the joys of patchwork then I have not only introduced and
enriched someone to the art of quilting - and maybe realise some hidden creativity - but
have the pleasure of seeing another individual enjoy the satisfaction and friendship that
patchwork can bring. I encourage students to follow their own initiative, discover that
they are an individual person, to stretch their imagination and inspire confidence to
fulfil their talents.
 | Offices held at Western Australian Quilters'
Association:
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- Secretary (1981 - 1983).
- Vice President (1983 - 1985).
- President (1985 - 1987).
- Editor Quilters' Quarterly (1985).
- Member of the W.A.Q.A. Teacher Accreditation
committee (1996 - present).
- Convenor of the W.A.Q.A. Valuation committee (1997 -
present).
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 | Other Quilting duties for West Australian
Quilters' Association:
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- Co-ordinated quilt exchange between Japan and Western
Australia to coincide with W.A.Q.A. Exhibition (1988).
- Co-ordinated Pauline Rogers, Queensland tutor, to
teach patchwork for W.A.Q.A. members (1994).
- Attended Australian Council of Quilters as a delegate
(1994, 1996).
- Artistic Director for W.A.Q.A 8th Biennial Exhibition
"A Quilt Fantasy" (1994).
- Accredited Valuer (1993 to present). Accredited
Teacher (1995).
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 | Quilting Activities in Australia and overseas:
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- 1991: Invited guest Exhibitor at the Lesmurdie Art
and Craft Annual Exhibition, W.A.
- 1992,91,90: Co-ordinated and presented Fashion
Parades at the Australian Quilters Conference, Armadale, Geelong and Canberra.
- 1990: Visited West Coast Quilters Conference,
Sacramento, California, U.S.A. Classes undertaken include: Joan Schulze, California,
U.S.A.; Sonya Lee Barrington, California, U.S.A.; Caryl Bryer Fallert, Illinois, U.S.A.;
Susan Denton, London, U.K.; Barbara Macey, Melbourne; Pauline Durbridge, London, U.K.; and
others.
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 | Quilts exhibited at:
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- 1997 - "Impact" Dorothy Liley Art Gallery
and Craft Centre, Rockingham, W.A.
- 1996 - Australian Quilt and Craft Festival,
Melbourne, Victoria.
- 1996, 1994, 1992, 1990, 1988, 1986, 1984 - W.A.Q.A.
Biennial Exhibition.
- 1995 - Country Fabrics and Quilters Store, Toowoomba,
Queensland.
- 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988 - Australasian Quilters
Symposium Exhibitions.
- 1990 - Kagoshima Quilters Exhibition, Tokyo.
- 1989 - Silver Dollar Quilt Exhibition, Missouri,
U.S.A.
- 1989 - W.A. Craft Council Monochromatic Miniature
Quilt Exhibition, Perth (partner Melodie Slatter). 1985 - Adelaide - South Australian
Quilters Association. 1983 - York Festival, York, Western Australia.
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 | Class Descriptions:
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- AN ADVENTURE WITH THE NINE PATCH - l day - all
levels. This is a new way to develop an original design from using variations of many nine
patch blocks . You will be amazed to find out just how creative you are just be using two
different fabrics. Contemporary, hearts, and baskets patterns will emerge during the
designing process. Machine pieced.
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- A FEATHERED STAR IN ONE DAY - intermediate to
advanced. A workshop for foundation piecing enthusiasts achieving accurate points. You
will be able to complete a 16.25" feathered star as you come to the class with fabric
precut. Machine pieced.
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- NEW YORK BEAUTY AND CROWN OF THORN BLOCK - 1 day -
all levels. Create these lovely blocks on your way to designing something special. During
the class you will also learn how to sew curves. At the end of the day you will see how
these two blocks can be put together and include some interesting curved blocks to make a
beautiful quilt. Machine pieced.
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- FASTRAK TO DELECTABLE MOUNTAINS - 1 day - all levels.
This is a quick piecing method where you can design your own quilt using a traditional
block. This block lends itself to many variations. Be adventurous! Machine pieced. You can
complete a project by the end of the day. Later you can add some applique of your choice.
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- CREATE A PICTURE WITH KALEIDOSCOPE BLOCKS - 2 days -
all levels. On day one we will play with coloured pencils and see what shapes, animals and
objects can emerge. On day two the quilt will start to go together using the foundation
pieced method. Every quilt is unique. A design class.
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- Other classes include: ONE OF A KIND based on a book
by Judy Hopkins - 2 day - permission granted to teach by publisher, and TAKE THE MYSTIQUE
OUT OF QUILT DESIGN - 1 day.
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- Faye teaches all classes from her home.
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 | Classes taught at:
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- 1997 - Classes taught in Rockingham, Bunbury,
Kununurra, Esperance, Kalgoorlie, Harvey.
- 1997 - Winter Whirl Symposium - coordinated by WA
Quilters' Association.
- 1997 - Scarlet Ribbons, Perth.
- 1996 - Thread Bearz - Fremantle.
- 1996 - Folk Art Association, Northam.
- 1995 - Dyfed Sewing Circle, Wales, U.K.
- 1997, 1996, 1995 - Carol's Fabrics, Perth.
- 1996, 1995 - Patchworks of W.A., North Perth.
- 1995 - Country Fabrics and Quilters Store, Toowoomba,
Qld.
- 1995 - Sew 'n' Sews Group, Karrinyup, W.A.
- 1994 - Southern Country Quilters Retreat, Karri
Valley, W.A.
- 1993 - Geraldton Quilters Group and Harvey Quilters
Group, W.A.
- 1996, 1995, 1993, 1992, 1991 - W.A. Quilters
Association.
- 1984 - T.A.F.E. Applecross.
- 1983 - Y.W.C.A. Perth.
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 | Quilts featured in the following books and
magazines:
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- Australian Patchwork and Quilting Magazine,
Foundation Piecing, 1997.
- Australian Patchwork and Quilting Magazine,
"Scrap Quilts", 1997.
- "Between Friends", by Karen Fail, 1996.
- "Down Under Quilts", Winter 1996.
- "Down Under Quilts", September, 1991.
- Fibre Forum, Volume 6, Issue 2, 1987.
- U.K. Quilters Guild Newsletter, No 31, Summer, 1987.
Photographs of workshop quilts are available on
request.
For further information please email Faye.
Information supplied by Faye in October 1997.

Above: Faye Cunningham "Floral
Delight".
           
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