| Owner | National Wool Museum |
| Location | Geelong VIC Australia |
| Maker | Barbara Mellor |
| Origin | tasmania |
| Pattern | Contemporary Patchwork Wagga Traditional Wagga |
| Date | 2010-2019 |
| Dimensions (H x W in cm) | 1560 x 1060 |
History
Black nightcampfire light
sheep in the shadows
dreams on the track
a comforting wagga
stitched with love
for a homesick heart
'By Wagga Design' is my contemporary "take" on the traditional wagga which was born out of hard times and limited resources.
[Barbara Mellor, 2019]
Description
MaterialsRecycled Wool garments sourced from the local op shop; wool blankets; wool blanket for wadding; cotton flour sacks, ticking, money bag and reproduction fabric from my stash.
Techniques
Piecing, hand stitching, machine stitching. A facing has been used to finish the edge.
156 cm x 106 cm
