We were welcomed into their house. The entire family assembled to meet us. Father and two of the sons showed us the weaving, but I sort of lost something in the translation. I don't think the Father is doing it any more because of his poor eyesight.We were ushered into the main room of the house which was painted bright yellow. Around the 4 walls as sumptuous seating.

Pam Holland 3/7/16 Pam Holland 3/7/16

Two gals on the road, - learning to 'see'

I'm 69 and I've made a concerted effort over the past few years to 'observe'. I sort of feel that I probably have another 10-15 years left to really 'see' and I sure don't want to miss anything. That doesn't seem long enough for me but it's reality.

Pam Holland 28/6/16 Pam Holland 28/6/16

Taking photos of animals to create textile art.

My passion is thread painting. (using the sewing machine to create an image with thread) and not having a cat I practice taking photos on my friends cat. She is patient and sits with a fixed stare as if to say. 'Just take it'

Pam Holland 19/3/16 Pam Holland 19/3/16

The Tailor.

We've spent almost 3 days here in this city and indeed in one of the other the squares, this old man has a position in one of the raised, tiled platforms. He smokes quietly and deliberately seeming to savor his cigarette. He's a tailor. and his equipment is stored in a small alcove set in the wall behind him. A pair of scissors, a container of machine oil and 2 reels of thread.

Pam Holland 21/12/15 Pam Holland 21/12/15

Mum you didn't really drape you quilts over the Police Bike did you?

I tried to explain Quilting to him, but he didn't understand so I said, let me show you a quilt. I opened the trunk and we had show and tell right on the road side, Drowning Bear draped across his bike and the sun shining against the brightest blue sky.

Pam Holland 20/11/15 Pam Holland 20/11/15

Lake Atitlan memories.

I've had 5 days of village life. Would I like to live in that environment? I think in all honesty, I have to say No, not really, but it's been a wonderful experience to immerse myself in village life day after day.

Pam Holland 5/9/15 Pam Holland 5/9/15

Plant Creative seeds to Harvest tomorrow - a journey of discovery.

My quilting style belongs to me and me alone.What I create is from my heart and head.My brain is my tool, my heart is my intuition, and my hands do my bidding.

Pam Holland 30/8/15 Pam Holland 30/8/15

The Day diary of a Textile Art Tutor. - Capture and Create.

It's so nice being home. I have another day of teaching today with a group of ladies who honour me with their presence. I'm always humbled and I still have the feeling of amazement that someone actually waits in anticipation, prepares and packs their supplies to come to one of my classes. When those ladies arrive laden with their machines and large overflowing bags of fabric, notions and the latest equipment I do a little mental dance.

Pam Holland 19/6/15 Pam Holland 19/6/15

Vintage and Antique, quilts and textiles. - Capture and create.

Visiting an antique mall is more than that, I'm looking for colors and patterns and I just use my camera. This dress below is a 30's dress. I love the free, and the combination of colors in the pattern.

Pam Holland 19/6/15 Pam Holland 19/6/15

Capture and Create.

Repetition creates a pattern, which consequently and naturally grabs our attention at first and then creates the comfort of familiarity. I used the Andy Warhol theory and then of course Kaffe did one with bowls in each block.