Saturday, September 1, 2012
Preparing for the show.
I had no idea what was involved in putting on a show of any kind, and I am so glad that the responsibility was not with me to decide what to hang, and where to hang it! I would have probably chosen to plaster as many cloths and aprons as I could fit on to the walls, but the curator at Bundoora Homestead assured me that a good art gallery does not do things like that. These first four photos are of the gallery bare of display. My linens lay on the trestle table all freshly ironed (you can see the ironing board in the third picture) . The fourth picture shows the two men who set everything up. They were very careful with the fabrics, asking me with each item if I was happy with the placement. They were prepared to use a complex (to me) system of hanging the cloths, but I told them to go ahead and use small tacks - that is how we pin things up at the Guild gallery.
Table cloths, aprons and other large items are pinned on to the walls.
This is my spot in one corner where I will be sitting for the duration of the show. I have two UFOs to work on and hope to finish at least one over the next two weeks!
And the smaller items are safely locked in glass display cabinets.
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Wish I could be there to see it Gina.
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Doesn't it all look lovely laid out like that
ReplyDeleteGina this is amazing! It`s wonderful that you are able to display your collection. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteGina this is a wonderful display. I wish I could be there in person to see it. Think of all the people you will get to meet and talk to at the show.
ReplyDeleteI am going over the pics and you have some great pieces.
Hugs
FredaB
It looks like a lovely display Gina. If I get down to Melb while it's still on display I'll be sure to drop in.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Jan Mac
OH Oh....well done. Those aprons look adorable
ReplyDeletecheers Jan
Congrats Gina...looks like a lovely display,only wish I could see them in person.
ReplyDeleteJulia ♥
Looks fabulous Gina, wish I could have been there to see them. My little collection pales in comparison.he he he.
ReplyDeleteWow was an effort, less is more and it looks fabulous. Big congratulations to you Gina, no wonder you are doing a happy dance you should be really proud of your creations and your ability to hold on to what is valuable for a memory of things gone by. Wonderful..Suexx
ReplyDeleteWonderful. You have been talking about this for years - and it looks like someone organised the display for you. If I had known, I would have done my darnedest to get down.
ReplyDeleteI was there and the 12 hour train trip each way was more than worthwhile to meet Gina and view some of her wonderfull collection. Gina was so friendly I felt we'd known each other for years. Well we have been blog friends for a while. Bundoora Homestead is worth the visit and we enjoyed a tasty Devonsdhire Tea together. Sylvia
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea and such a fabulous display! That curator really understood what works.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, Gina! I doubt I can get there but I'll think of you sitting in that corner, watching your collection be admired!
ReplyDeleteWell done and congratulations.
ReplyDeleteO! Gina, thank goodness I can now put a comment on - I tried and tried one morning early last week to tell you how proud I was that you finally were having your very own show of all your beautiful early Australian linen......AND O! How I wish I could have come to see it all, how proud you must have been sitting they’re amongst your beautiful collection and sharing their history with your comments to visitors. I truly thought when I tried for ages to put a comment here and it kept making me do this and do that.... I may have been excluded from your blog.....I would never want that, Not a week goes by were I don't think about you both. Hugs Lee-Ann
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