About Me

My name is Silke
I am a Award winning and passionate Quilter.

It all started over 20+ years ago in my native Austria when a workmate of mine went to a patchwork beginners class and showed me the 'block' she had made when she got home . I thought to myself "I can do this", and off I went to purchase some fabric and books on patchwork and taught myself how to make a Quilt. I started of with quilting by hand and eventually discovered quilting with my domestic machine, dreaming about a Longarm Quilting Machine...one day.

In 2012 I finally realised my dream and purchased a Longarm Quilting Machine, the Handi Quilter Avante' 18, a superb machine. This brought my passion for Patchwork and Quilting to a whole new level as I discovered thread painting and Art quilting therefore.

I enjoy the variety of making Quilts for kids and modern traditional Quilts as it helps me with keeping the creativity flowing for new Art Quilts.

Entering Quilts into Challenges and Competitions has brought me great joy too as my Quilts get to travel the world and are spreading their messages. Being internationally recognized and an Award winning Artist has opened a whole new world to me.

Furthermore I also sew for the animals injured and affected by the devastating bushfires that Australia is experiencing.

And I like to provide support to the community by donating Quilts.

My lovely companion Smokey, a Siberian Husky used to keep me company and reminded me of when it is time to eat or drink something....mainly when he wants to be fed 😉 and take a break for a walk. Sadly he passed away age 14.5 years old in 2018 and I deeply miss him. He will always be in my heart.

R.I.P Smokey, 14.5 years old.

I sadly had to say good bye to my beloved Husky Smokey on 19/8/2018. He peacefully passed away in my arms. I will miss him so much.

You meant the world to me Smokey, love you and you will be forever in my heart. xxx

Awards

2020

1st Place with 'United we Stand'

1st Place with 'United we Stand' Quilt at the Dubai Intl. Quilt Show (Theme category).

2019

'Awakening'

Exhibit of 'Awakening' Quilt in the Methamorphosis exhibit in Melbourne, Australia.

2019

Finalist

Finalist in Blessington Challenge themed 'Togetherness' with 'Mother Nature' Quilt (Top 12)

2019

Finalist

Finalist AQC Mini Portrait challenge with 'Juggling Life' Quilt

2019

Finalist

Finalist AQC Challenge themed 'Magic' with 'Dragons will rise again' Quilt
2018

3rd Place in Houston

3rd Place in Houston for 'Beautiful Australia' in the Love Your Mother Challenge by E-Quilter
2018

Finalist

Finalist in AQC Challenge 'Border & Bridges with 'Dragon Magic'

2017

Outstanding Performance Award

Outstanding Performance Award for "Gecko's -Save the Planet" Quilt in the Brother International Quilt Challenge in Tokyo 

- Top 7 in Australia for the Brother International Quilt Challenge

2017

Highly Commended Award

Highly Commended Award for " Picture Postcard Memories " Quilt in the Bunbury International Quilt Challenge

2017

Top 12 finalist

Top 12 finalist for 'Phoenix Rising' Quilt in the Blessington Quilt Challenge in Australia

2016

3rd prize winner

3rd prize winner for 'Fragile Balance' Quilt in the Brother International Quilt Challenge in Tokyo

Top 10 in Australia for the Brother Int. Quilt Challenge

2016

Finalist

Paws & Whiskers Quilt Challenge finalist

2016

Down Under Quilts magazine

Article in Down Under Quilts magazine through Bunbury International Quilt Challenge

 

2023

1st Place "Spirit Song"

1st Place with 'Spirit Song" at the Desert Threads Art Price and Exhibit. Theme was "Sacred Land".

2023

Judges Commendation

Judges Commendation for 'Burnt Country" at the Desert Threads Art Price & Exhibit. Theme was 'Sacred Land'.

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