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Brenda Gael Smith

Contemporary Textile Art

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Tutorials

Here are links to some of the free tutorial resources that you can find on my blog:

  • Download my My Favourite Facing Finish Tutorial (PDF)
  • Free & Non Binding: Alternative Quilt Finishes a listing of online tutorials demonstrating a range of useful quilt-finishing techniques other than binding
  • Continuous Binding without Bulges a tutorial for this versatile, classic finishing technique
  • Image Transfers with Orange Power
  • Printed Quilt Label Tutorial
  • Shibori tutorial #1 – Karamatsu–Japanese Larch Stitch Resist (PDF660KB)
  • Shibori tutorial #2 – Folding Resists (PDF560KB)
  • Shibori tutorial #3 – Arashi-Pole Wrap Shibori (PDF390KB)
  • Shibori tutorial #4 – Itajime Clamp Resist Shibori (PDF450KB)
  • Triad Dyeing Tutorial take three colours and create a striking collection of cross-dyed fabrics
  • Blooming Technique Tutorial – create windows in fabric
  • Pacific Table Mats Pattern (PDF150KB)

Serendipity Shibori Sample

I acknowledge that I live and create on the land of the Darkinjung and Guringai people and recognise their continuing connection to this place. I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all First Nations people.

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Brenda Gael Smith
Contemporary Textile Art

brenda@brendagaelsmith.com

PO Box 131, Avoca Beach
NSW 2251 Australia

Tel: +61 412530190

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On exhibition

  • 28 June to 12 October Central Goldfields Art Gallery
    GOLDEN TEXTURES 2025
  • 9 July to 12 October Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, Lilydale, Victoria
    ART QUILT AUSTRALIA 2025
  • 27 May – 26 July 2025 Oklahoma State University Museum of Art, Stillwater
    FUR FANGS FEATHERS & FINS
Beginning like I mean to go on. On a deadline - wi Beginning like I mean to go on. On a deadline - wish me stamina and fortitude.
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Thanks to @centralgoldfieldsartgallery in Maryboro Thanks to @centralgoldfieldsartgallery in Maryborough, Victoria for the opportunity to share my artwork in Golden Textures 2025. 

Forza Vitale: Phosphorescence will be on exhibition from 28 June to 12 October 2025.

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So what have you been doing lately? Left and right So what have you been doing lately? Left and right. Up and down. Turnaround. Repeat. Change thread. And repeat again. I made my personal deadline. How about you?
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This composition represents proof of concept -a de This composition represents proof of concept -a design and construction puzzle. Now that I have worked it out, I am excited to explore further.

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