Hmm, I really like quilting, but have to pace myself, otherwise it takes over my life. I'm a high school principal and during the term time I am very busy so don't get to do much quilting. Term time here is different to the US. We start our school year at the beginning of February, Finishing in December. Our summer vacation is for 5 weeks at Christmas time.
Although I am really now an administrator and I don't teach students any more, I used to teach at a senior high school, where computing was my main subject. At the senior school I taught Software Design and Development, a programming course. I also taught Information Processing and Technology, which is a more general project management course. Originally I was a Science teacher, as my first degree was in science, but after I completed my masters in Education in computing I switched to more computing based subjects.
My school has 950 students aged from 12-18, with 100 staff. Its a big job, so it is good to have some time out. I often get up pretty early to have some time for myself.
I nearly always have a couple of projects on the go at once. I think that is because I am worried I am not going to get around to all the projects that I want to do, so I just start a new one when I get the urge.
I love the beginning of a project best of all, all the planning and the maths ( that's what we say in Australia, not math), and the selection of colours and fabrics. I like the start of the quilting process, and the binding, to see how it finally works out.
I hate the middle part of the quilt making process, it is not fun, and I have to make a real effort to get projects finished. I often make lists of how many squares I have left to make.
My preference is for modern quilting, lots of bright colours that add zing to traditional designs. I love to take an old design and re-envigorate it it with brights and greys, often set against white.
My cat, Zali, helps by testing out all stages of quilt making by lying on the fabric, the table, the quilt, or playing with pins etc.
I live on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Ausrtralia, a fabulous place to live. I overlook the ocean and can sometimes see whales from my balcony. You can see the sea in the background when you check out the photo of the courthouse steps quilt.
Although I am really now an administrator and I don't teach students any more, I used to teach at a senior high school, where computing was my main subject. At the senior school I taught Software Design and Development, a programming course. I also taught Information Processing and Technology, which is a more general project management course. Originally I was a Science teacher, as my first degree was in science, but after I completed my masters in Education in computing I switched to more computing based subjects.
My school has 950 students aged from 12-18, with 100 staff. Its a big job, so it is good to have some time out. I often get up pretty early to have some time for myself.
I nearly always have a couple of projects on the go at once. I think that is because I am worried I am not going to get around to all the projects that I want to do, so I just start a new one when I get the urge.
I love the beginning of a project best of all, all the planning and the maths ( that's what we say in Australia, not math), and the selection of colours and fabrics. I like the start of the quilting process, and the binding, to see how it finally works out.
I hate the middle part of the quilt making process, it is not fun, and I have to make a real effort to get projects finished. I often make lists of how many squares I have left to make.
My preference is for modern quilting, lots of bright colours that add zing to traditional designs. I love to take an old design and re-envigorate it it with brights and greys, often set against white.
My cat, Zali, helps by testing out all stages of quilt making by lying on the fabric, the table, the quilt, or playing with pins etc.
I live on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Ausrtralia, a fabulous place to live. I overlook the ocean and can sometimes see whales from my balcony. You can see the sea in the background when you check out the photo of the courthouse steps quilt.
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