‘Bill’ - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel

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Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Bill, 1955 1990', cotton, various makers, Queensland, Australia, about 1993 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, purple background. On the left side of the panel is a large…

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Visit the page ‘Allen’ - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of Allen Walters, 'Allen 1992', cotton, made by friends, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 1992 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, mauve check background. The word 'Allen' and the date '1992' are appliquéd and padded in small purple and white checked fabric, bordered with white bias binding.
Visit the page Madonna Mary Therese Eckermann - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Madonna Mary Therese Eckermann', cotton / lace / ribbon / crystal beads / synthetic / metal, made by Carolyne Scott-Brydges, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 1993 Rectangular quilt panel, portrait orientation. Green and white spotted background with a white decorated aida cloth rectangle in the centre, bordered with cream lace. At the top of the panel with green cross stitch 'Madonna Mary Therese Eckermann, 12 November 1961 to 31 July 1989'. Below that is a printed photograph of Madonna bordered with white beads and braid. Left side of the photograph in red cross stitch 'Mum Love Ryan', bordered with white braid. On the right side is 'Mum love Anthony'. Underneath the photograph are the words 'You filled our house with sunshine and we helped you look for rainbows. You understood so many things - the importance of laughter, and that each moment is forever. You dreamed impossible dreams, smiled at total strangers because they might be lonely. You loved old people, fairies, daisies and big fluffy clouds. I'll think of you on sunlit days and see your smile in every flower. Mum and Dad' Beneath this are two smaller appliqued rectangles edged with lace. In the left one is a flower, in the right one are the words: 'Madonna died from Aids (sic), with courage and pride; and she had no shame or reason to hide. I miss talking to her and seeing her face. But she's no longer in pain and she's in a much better place. I will always love and miss you! Your little sis, Gog (?) xxx, Chris, Kristy and Joy xxx' Beneath these is a larger appliqued rectangle edged with silver braid and containing words, a set of blue rosary beads, a metal fairy, appliqued lace flowers, fake jewels and pearls, a butterfly and an appliqued teddy bear patch.
Visit the page ‘Mark’ - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Mark', cotton / paint, made by Marilyn Davies, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, about 1993 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, pink striped background. Left side 'Mark' painted in blue and 'love of my life, Mazza'. Painted appliquéd marijuana leaves on lower edge. Centre of panel, appliquéd small anchor badge on either side of two large pink painted broken hearts. Below are a painted Sydney Harbour Bridge and a large painted black swan in front of the bridge. '1955' painted in black below left pylon and '1988' painted in black below right pylon. Right side of panel 'Dad' painted in blue, 'Love you still, Nellie'. Painted appliquéd marijuana leaf on lower right side.
Visit the page ‘Lyn' - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Lyn', cotton / paint / glitter / ink, probably Australia, about 1992 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation. On the yellow background, 'Lyn' is painted in red with glitter finish, '1992' is painted in bright pink and black. In the top right hand corner are the words 'In God's Care forever in my' above a painted bright pink heart with an appliquéd yellow butterfly. A small half sun is also appliquéd near the heart. 'Her Courage and Strength will remain with me Always' painted in red with glitter finish on lower edge of panel.
Visit the page ‘Keith’ - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Keith', cotton / glitter / paint / metal, made in Queensland, Australia, about 1992 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, white background. A large painted rainbow runs across the panel with large pink appliquéd hearts at either end. 'Dad' in pale blue paint is below the left heart and 'Mum' in pale blue paint is below the right heart. The title is in white paint on the rainbow. In gold glitter on the top pink colour of the rainbow are the words ' To The World He Was But One - To Us He Was Our World'. In the top left corner is '1956' in pale blue paint. In the top right corner is '1991' in pale blue paint. Underneath the rainbow, in gold paint, are the words 'There is a golden chain that links our heart to your heart with a bond that can't be broken'. A gold chain links the two pink hearts and the words.
Visit the page Paul Waters - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Paul Waters', synthetic textile / cotton / satin, maker unknown, probably made in Australia, about 1992 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, mid blue background bordered with pale blue satin. In the centre of the panel is the title 'Paul Waters' in large silver lettering edged with red cotton. In the top left-hand corner is an appliquéd Australian flag and in the top right-hand corner is an appliquéd Union Jack.

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