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Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Victor Cutajar', cotton / felt / wool / synthetic textile, made by his partner, South Australia, about 1993 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation. The panel is made up of four…
Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Victor Cutajar', cotton / felt / wool / synthetic textile, made by his partner, South Australia, about 1993 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation. The panel is made up of four triangular sections (red, blue and green) with a wide grey machine stitched border. In the centre of the panel is an embroidered square depicting an Excalibur sword in a stone on a pale blue background surrounded by small felt hearts in various colours with hand stitched red wool crosses in the centre. On the green triangles are four hand embroidered Bird of Paradise flowers made of wool and embroidery thread, two on the left and two on the right. On the lower edge of the blue triangle are three embroidered fish. On the top left and right corners of the grey border are two machine stitched flags of Malta and in the centre in upper case 'VICTOR CUTAJAR' is machine embroidered with a yellow and black embroidered ring in between the two names. On the left and right border are felt heart shapes in various colours hand stitched with red wool crosses. From left to right on the lower border is a machine stitched Union Jack flag, one red felt heart with a handstitched wool cross, 'LOVE' hand embroidered in red and yellow, the dates '14.3.66 / 3.4.92' machine embroidered in red and black, 'WALLY' hand embroidered in red and yellow and one red felt heart with hand embroidered red wool crosses and an Australian flag.
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Visit the page Alan Walker - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Alan Russell Walker', cotton / ink / paint / glitter / glue / synthetic textile, made by Peter Walker and Joanne Dwyer, Melbourne, Victoria, about 1993 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation. The background is in three sections, upper - black, lower - red, with a large yellow circle in the centre, machine appliqued. Across the left top section 'Alan Russell, 1956 - 1992' is hand written in gold glitter paint. A fabric photograph of Alan is underneath his name. On the lower left is a fabric photograph patch printed with the poem 'This Man'. The word 'Poopsey' is in gold glitter paint above the yellow circle which contains a machine embroidered butterfly in black and purple, and underneath in large black ink letters are the words 'Forever Remembered' (see below). On the right hand side is a large white painted gum tree, with leafy branches extending towards the centre. Underneath is a fabric photograph patch printed with the poem 'Cummeragunga' (see below). Both poem patches and the photograph are bordered with machine embroidered multi-coloured stripes. 'This Man: "This man is someone I haven't known long / But I love him already for his spirit is so strong / He is like a flower / Forever in bloom / His eyes tell a story / Though his lips do not move / This man has a face / That blind eyes could see / As blue as the sky / And deep as the sea /This man makes you happy / Even when he feels sad / A gift that is rare / That not many have / This man has to struggle / With everyday living / But remains kind and compassionate / Forever forgiving / This man has his faults / As all of us do / But I am still trying to find them / And I know Mum is too / This man is our friend / And no matter what happens / He will live forever in our hearts / This man 's name is Alan. By Joanne Dwyer'. 'Cummeragunga: Cummeragunga; Cummeragunga / It's been the home of the people since the dawn of time; / Cummeragunga; Cummeragunga / The home of the eycalpt (sic) and carrawong (sic) trees. / Cummeragunga; Cummeragunga / Where the dark-skinned children play healthy and free / And where the Murray River flows wild and free / And the spirit of the old people rests on the mission breeze / Cummeragunga; Cummeragunga / Our home / Cummeragunga; Cummeragunga. by Alan Walker 1991'. -
Visit the page David Windross - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'David Windross', cotton / ink / plastic / felt / paint / metal / glitter / glue, various makers, Sydney, New South Wales, about 1993 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, dark blue background with a wide yellow stripe at the lower edge. 'DAVID WINDROSS' in large white letters across the panel. In the centre is a coloured fabric photograph of David. Four smaller red circles are on the top, decorated with appliqued cats and nursing badges, a charm and a badge saying 'I work to get away from my cat'. The nursing badges are of Sydney University Teaching Hospital and Royal Hospital for Women Paddington. There are nineteen large circles on the remainder of the panel, the majority are red, and decorated in a variety of ways, as follows, clockwise, beginning at the top left hand circle. 1. 'You only stayed a minute! Megan, Molly and the Boys', with a scattering of small star sequins. 2. A yellow 'sun' and fancywork stitches. 3. 'Joanne, Rob, Milly, Betty-Boo' and star sequins. 4. A small coloured fabric photograph of two people is surrounded by green glitter. 5. Landscape with rising sun, and the word 'Peace'. 6. A sun with rays has the words 'For Dave with love Jen / Andrew / Zoe / John' and four brightly coloured fish. 7. 'Dear Davo, hope you are resting in peace. Alex (9). 8.'BALI' and a design in blue paint. 9. An embroidered white bird above circles, a ring and a 'Star of David' in gold braid. 10. An embroidered wreath with a red and green grub rose surrounds the words ' Forever in my heart. Friends forever. 'S'.' (faded ink) 11. 'DOV remembered with tears and sadness, joy and gladness. XFluftuftX', in gold glitter paint. 12 'A butterfly leaves his cocoon (sic) / Fresh glistening gossimer (sic) wings / Sparkling flecks on Sun's first rays / Reflect the vivacity of his earthly days. Love Michelle, Mary, Vicki, Robin, Olle.' This is embroidered in white, and a white flower with two green leaves is embroidered below. 13 'David / We miss your smile, your laughter, your hugs, your gossip, your willingness to listen, your caring, your friendship. Forever in our hearts./ Love Shazza & Tony XX / Love Daniel / Hello Uncle David'. This inscription is in black ink with line drawings to decorate the circle. 14. 'Just called to touch base with you. You now have eternal life, you now have eternal life' encircles the edge, with 'Will always remember your smile your sense of humour and your love. Beverley xxx', all in black ink. 15. Yellow and grey felt strips have been added to the circle, together with a yellow circle for the sun and a red strip of felt. 16. This is a blue circle decorated with blue and white ribbons and seven white pearl buttons. 17. Seven small fabric photographs. 18. Ten small articles are attached, these include a Legacy pin, yin-yang symbol, peace symbol, Star of David, religious cross, and heart, mask, 'buddha', surf board rider, lion charms, and a glue spot where an item is missing. 19. A painted scene with the words "Fly with Winter Hawk" in red felt letters, and the initials "B" and "T" at the base. 20. The reverse of a postcard from a N.S.W.beach, as a fabric photograph, with the words as follows: (Some of the words are incomplete) "Dear David, Your spirit is here. ....ave memories of the ...eat times we spent ...ith Duncan and Kirsty ...ve. I can see you on ...verandah ...walkman ...Tai Chi in motion; ...can see you in the ....f, doing laps. I can ...you after dinner, ...your tall tales and ....laughing, and gossiping. Thank you for your spirit, your zest for life, it was, and is wonderful. Miss you, Lots of love, Kath. XX David Windross." All circles and letters are machine embroidered to the panel. -
Visit the page Wim V. D. Ende - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Wim V. D. Ende', cotton / ink / paint / synthetic textile / plastic / metal / glitter / glass, made by family members, Netherlands, circa 1993 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation. Displaying the Netherlands flag (red, white and dark blue stripes) in the top right section and a dark blue flag with five white Southern Cross stars in the left lower section. A K.L.M aeroplane is machine stitched on the lower right corner and a Qantas aeroplane on the upper left corner. The top right corner contains a colour photograph of Wim with 'Wim.v.d. Ende / Geb.7-9-'52' machine embroidered in red cotton. The left lower corner contains a colour photograph of Wim with '3-9-90' machine embroidered in red cotton. Nine pale peach pink coloured machine appliqued hand shapes are scattered across the Netherlands flag with the following names: Mama, Papa, Aden Sylvia, Totie Elbrand, A.M. ?, Leo Ingrid, Ester, ? Elly, and Joke en Nico. There are twelve handprint shapes of various colours and fabrics scattered across the Australian themed flag. They include a silver sequin padded glove with rainbow rings, a decorated white padded glove with Robyn hand embroidered. There are two black leather hands, one with PETER in diamante stones and a small glass bottle with lid and the other with Stephen (faded) hand printed. There is also a plain white padded glove. On the lower edge is a black patch displaying a hand decorated with indigenous painting with the words Dreaming Love Rob (faded). The names on the remaining hand shapes are as follows: Aunt Helen, Sarah, Colleen, Johnno, Anna, P.B. and M.L. XXX. There are several cat paw prints in yellow paint across the panel. -
Visit the page Malcolm Godfrey - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Malcolm Godfrey', cotton / synthetic textile / leather / metal / plastic / wood, made by friends, Victoria, Australia, about 1993. Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation. The panel consists of three sections of red, white and black representing the St Kilda Football Team flag. From left to right there is a wide folded yellow fabric banner machine stitched across the panel with the words 'Malcolm Godfrey' machine stitched in dark blue lettering. From left to right on the banner are the following cloth badges and items: Abba logo / a pair of Australian Customs epaulettes / ten pin keyring / Saints football club badge / pair of weight lifting gloves / a machine stitched tartan patch with Coupar / Angus in gold glitter paint and some artificial heather and a tartan ribbon / an American flag / a Chicago Bulls badge.There is a large fabric printed photograph of Malcolm machine stitched in the centre of the panel with 1961 to the left of the photograph and 1992 to the right machine appliqued in dark blue textile. In the lower right corner of the panel is a machine stitched rainbow flag with a white cord 'pole'. In the lower left corner is a machine stitched Traralgon Soccer Pennant from 1971. -
Visit the page Geoffrey Chambers - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Geoffrey Chambers', cotton / felt / ink / paint, made by family members, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, about 1993 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, unbacked, on a pale green background. Centred on the panel 'GEOFFREY CHAMBERS / 62 - 89' are machine appliqued with black cotton in a variety of fabrics. There are three prize-winning sashes surrounding this: a) Top - 'Northside Riding Club - Champion' in black and yellow stripes with black fringes on the ends; b) Left side - 'Forest Hills Gymkhana - Champion Hack' in red, white and blue stripes with yellow fringes on the ends; c) Right side - 'N.S.W. Dressage Council - Second' in yellow paint on red felt with yellow fringes on the ends. In the bottom left hand corner are the words 'Loved Always' in red paint, and a profile of a horse's head in red tartan with a white mane; in the bottom right hand corner are four musical notes in red and white fabric. -
Visit the page Michael P Burton - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Michael P. Burton', cotton / ink / metal / paint / felt / synthetic textile, made by his partner, Australia, about 1993 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation with a royal blue fabric background. A large red satin ribbon with yellow fringes at each end is machine stitched across the top of the panel with the following inscriptions: S.A.D.A / Whispers / Ballroom Dancing Championship / 1964 / Novice Old-Time. Below this 'MICHAEL P. BURTON' is machine appliqued in large yellow fabric letters bordered by black stitching. Under this is a small red machine stitched felt strip with 4 Jun 1948 - 23 Nov 1992 handpainted in yellow. Two small rainbow ribbons are attached with safety pins on either side of this banner. There are three fabric photographs from left to right under this banner 1) Michael riding a horse 2) Michael dressed in a defence force (Army) uniform, and, 3) a close up portrait photograph. A pink quarter circle of T-shirt material, with the printed words 'PUMPING IRON' is stitched in the lower right corner. A fabric printed copy of a 1959 Spring Dance Festival - Sydney Town Hall award certificate is machine stitched on the left lower corner. A Surf Life Saving bronze medallion and a 'Studios' key ring are attached below the photos. A red felt equestrian ribbon with PENOLA PONY CLUB in yellow letters is stitched to the lower edge of the quilt. -
Visit the page Phil Ainsworth - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of ' Phil Ainsworth', cotton / paint / metal / plastic / ink / synthetic textile / glue, made by Richard Hogan, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1993 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, turquoise blue satin background. 'PHIL AINSWORTH' is machine appliqued in pale pink fabric, edged with black stitching, at the top edge of the panel. Below this 1953 - 1991 is machine appliqued in black fabric. A colour fabric photograph, with a black fabric border, is machine stitched in the centre of the panel. On the left of the photograph 'A Loving Son / An Excellent Teacher' is hand written in black ink. On the right side of the photograph 'A Devoted / Life Long Partner' is also hand written in black ink.There are a variety of different badges forming a border around the edges of the panel.