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Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Greg Carroll', in memory of Gregory Carroll, cotton / nylon / plastic, various makers, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, about 1993 Rectangular quilt panel, portrait orientation, backed…

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Visit the page Gregory Ryan - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of Gregory Ryan cotton / wool / plastic, made by Sharon Rose Ryan, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1992 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation on a light coloured background. The panel is bordered by maroon, gold and grey sequins. On the right hand side is a maroon wool jumper and on right hand side in royal blue appliqued letters bordered in blue sequins, the letters depict 'GREGORY RYAN'. The dates15.5.58 - 26.3.92 are under the letters, and in the lower left hand corner in felt pen is printed 'Your love lights my path and my heart. I shall always love you. Sharon'. This quilt was made by Sharon Ryan, Gregory's wife, in Sydney, Australia, 1996. The jumper on the panel is one she designed and knitted for him in 1992. Gregory loved it and wore it all the time. The story of Gregory and Sharon is included in the stories in the book by Yardley, A., & Langley, K., 'Unfolding: The Story of the Australian and New Zealand AIDS Quilt Projects', McPhee Gribble Publishers, Ringwood, Victoria, 1994, pp 97 - 99.
Visit the page Graeme Campbell - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of Graeme Campbell, cotton / wool, made in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1992 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, consisting of a woollen blanket made of small coloured crocheted squares with 'GRAEME CAMPBELL' in white appliqued letters glued to the face of the blanket. This quilt was made by Graeme's lover in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, about 1992. The crocheted blanket belonging to the maker for many years, and used as the background was made by the maker's grandmother 85 years earlier. This blanket was a source of comfort and warmth to Graeme during his illness. It was the maker's request that the panel be sewn near the panel for Gregory Ryan.
Visit the page Kevin Johnson - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of Kevin Johnson, cotton / plastic / glass / metal, made in United States of America, 1993 Rectangular cotton, landscape orientation. Mauve and blue tie-dyed background with the title on the left hand side in white lettering and diamantes. The right hand side are water lily flowers and leaves with plastic beading applied. A double edged cotton border in coloured fabric on the outside.
Visit the page Bill Hathaway - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of William David Hathaway, cotton / paint, made by Mary-Lou Poretti, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1993 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation. The left hand half is a painting in dark blue colours with an angel with a trumpet and several small birds and animals The right hand side has a green background with 'Bill Hathaway' painted in gold letters. Below this, is a central photograph of Bill as a child which is between painted stylised figures to the left and the name 'Mary-Lou Poretti' and a painted heart. Underneath are the words '…. sweet, love, will last and last ….. / 5 Dec 1965 - 6 Feb 1993'. The quilt panel is bordered in red with gold painted patterns and the words starting from top left hand corner '1. you make me Live, your (sic) all I see , your (sic) my best friend, I've been with you such a long time, your (sic) my sunshine and I want you to know that my feelings are true. I really love you . 2'. Panel was made in memory of William David Hathaway (Bill) (b. 05.12.65 d. 06.2.93) A Tribute was published in Talkabout magazine issued in March 1993. There was an article in Talkabout magazine from December 1992 dealing with the Fifth National Conference on HIV/AIDS, which references Bill Hathaway's involvement.
Visit the page In memory of 'For Those Who Died Alone' - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'For Those Who Died Alone', cotton / synthetic textiles / mixed media / wool, made in Victoria, Australia, 1993 Rectangular quilt panel, portrait orientation on a light background. There is a large pale pink and blue screen painted square in a braided frame. On the square is a circle of nine padded teddy bears, some in sequined and lace garments. The word 'AIDS' is embroidered twice with other samples of embroidery and the word 'LOVE' in wool and synthetic thread in stem stitch. Below this frame on the bottom two thirds are the words 'For Those Who Died Alone' in purple cotton lettering. This panel was made in Victoria, Australia, 1993. The small section of this panel was originally made at a C.A.E. workshop in Victoria, 1992. The idea of the dancing teddies arose from the Christie's Teddy Auction. The maker of this panel viewed a display of the AIDS Quilt at the National Gallery in January 1993 and decided to give the small piece of patchwork containing the dancing teddies to the Quilt Project, then substantially enlarged it to a normal panel size.
Visit the page ‘Cass' Radley - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Cass' Radley, velvet / satin / synthetic textile / cotton / plastic / metal / glass, made in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1993 Rectangular quilt panel, portrait orientation with a dark purple velvet background. On the top half is the title 'Cass Radley' in silver letters, with an infinity sign below. Firework sparkle formations form an Aries symbol in the centre and fireworks to the right and left sides. A keyboard runs on the diagonal from the right to left. A large silver appliqué owl has a pair of scissors in the right claw and a metal Aries symbol on a chain around its neck. The lower half consist of rouched velvet and satin fabric sewn with glass and metal beads. In the bottom right hand corner are two velvet cats, one black and one tan. There are four photographs of Cass printed on fabric sewn in each quarter.
Visit the page In memory of the members of the Japanese community who died of AIDS - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of members of the Japanese community who died of AIDS, cotton / synthetic textiles / paper / plastic, maker unknown, Australia, about 1992 Rectangular quilt panel, portrait orientation, on a patchwork purple and blue-green background. Starting from the top left-hand corner is a map of China, Asia, Japan, Indonesia, New Guinea and Australia including Tasmania at the bottom of the panel. These maps are padded, and include printed photographs of members of the Japanese communities. From top right-hand corner a curving line of small padded hearts extends over the lands. The embroidered title sits centre of the right hand side and shows the following words: 'Woven together, the fabric and our hearts are a sign post to the way of hope'.

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