Life Quilts

“Murder” is one in the Life Story series of quilts (www.annabelrainbow.co.uk) made a few years ago. I’m updating records, and trying to explain some of the thinking behind the work. (Sold UK) The quilt, number […]

(Applique, Stitch, paint. Sold USA)   The words on this quilt are by Jean-Jaques Rousseau, and are from Emile (1762) – his seminal work on education. He wrote… “Men and women are made for each […]

What’s it about? Gossip is unconstrained and often derogatory conversation about other people. It could involve betraying confidences, spreading sensitive information, as well as hurtful judgements and made up stories. People who don’t feel good […]

It’s easy to think that if someone was being abused within a marital relationship, that they could leave easily.  We tend to think that people are stupid or are failures because they don’t take charge […]

The wallpaper stripes say:   Mood swings: chocolate, cats, wine, Black cohosh, divorce Weight gain: diet, exercise, bigger clothes Hot Flushes: fan, soya, exercise, light clothes, HRT, diet, evening primrose oil Insomnia: Remove clocks, no […]

  With thanks to all my sitters and volunteers whether they be just your legs and feet, family, or paid models. And of course my granddaughter, Evie, and for that reason it’s never been for […]

The “story” is about male primogeniture.  It was only 2 years ago that the UK government agreed that a first born, even if it was female, could take the throne. It’s only 2014 and we […]

Quilt over chair is English piecing over papers, applique, stitch and acrylic paint The words on this quilt are as follows and are a response to the question, Hello Dear, What Did You Do Today? […]