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Val Hearder
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passionate about the power of the stitch to tell a story, to heal. Trextle artist, quiltmaker,author, speaker and leader of tours to South Africa.
Interests: Textiles,cultural tours,quilting, embroidery, African stitchery, art,design,nature,grandmothers.
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My New Blog
Posted Oct 28, 2016 at Valerie Hearder on the art and soul of quilting
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Africa Nova
Posted May 10, 2016 at Valerie Hearder on the art and soul of quilting
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San Rock Paintings
Posted May 7, 2016 at Valerie Hearder on the art and soul of quilting
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Bead and Basket Textures
Posted May 3, 2016 at Valerie Hearder on the art and soul of quilting
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Telephone Wire Basket
Posted Apr 26, 2016 at Valerie Hearder on the art and soul of quilting
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African Beaded Skirt
Posted Apr 19, 2016 at Valerie Hearder on the art and soul of quilting
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Indigo and Clay
Posted Apr 12, 2016 at Valerie Hearder on the art and soul of quilting
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Visiting the Winterveldt
Posted Apr 9, 2016 at Valerie Hearder on the art and soul of quilting
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Off to South Africa again!
Posted Mar 26, 2016 at Valerie Hearder on the art and soul of quilting
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Scissors
Posted Mar 19, 2016 at Valerie Hearder on the art and soul of quilting
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Textured Tuesdays
Posted Mar 16, 2016 at Valerie Hearder on the art and soul of quilting
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Textured Tuesdays
Posted Mar 8, 2016 at Valerie Hearder on the art and soul of quilting
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Textured Tuesday
Posted Feb 29, 2016 at Valerie Hearder on the art and soul of quilting
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Textured Tuesdays
Posted Feb 28, 2016 at Valerie Hearder on the art and soul of quilting
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Textured Tuesday
Posted Feb 22, 2016 at Valerie Hearder on the art and soul of quilting
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Tuesday Textures
Posted Feb 15, 2016 at Valerie Hearder on the art and soul of quilting
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Tuesday Textures
Posted Feb 9, 2016 at Valerie Hearder on the art and soul of quilting
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Jo Diggs | Open Studio - Yankee Magazine
Reblogged Jan 1, 2016 at Valerie Hearder on the art and soul of quilting
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Stitched into this place.
Posted Nov 17, 2015 at Valerie Hearder on the art and soul of quilting
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Thanks Kay, I've got a lot more African stories planned for future blogs!
Zulu power shoes!!
Step aside Jimmy Choo, these are Zulu power shoes! If it stands still, Zulu women will bead it! I've seen everything from beaded teapots to cars. On my recent visit to South Africa, we stopped by Woza Moya – a fabulous bead craft shop run by the Hillcrest AIDS Centre near Durban. It’s filled wi...
Thanks Alan.
Slow Quilting
I drive 40 minutes along the shore to join Phyllis and friends to quilt in a rambling house called The Bee Hive. Phyllis lives in the tiny village of Broad Cove on the South Shore in Nova Scotia. It has old oak avenues, gracious wooden homes and an atmosphere that resonates with olden days. I...
... and see you on Tuesday.
Slow Quilting
I drive 40 minutes along the shore to join Phyllis and friends to quilt in a rambling house called The Bee Hive. Phyllis lives in the tiny village of Broad Cove on the South Shore in Nova Scotia. It has old oak avenues, gracious wooden homes and an atmosphere that resonates with olden days. I...
It has been lovely to stitch around the frame with you and Susan.
Slow Quilting
I drive 40 minutes along the shore to join Phyllis and friends to quilt in a rambling house called The Bee Hive. Phyllis lives in the tiny village of Broad Cove on the South Shore in Nova Scotia. It has old oak avenues, gracious wooden homes and an atmosphere that resonates with olden days. I...
Slow Quilting
Posted Nov 8, 2015 at Valerie Hearder on the art and soul of quilting
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Thanks for dropping by to read my blog. I'm planning more stories about the Zulu women I know in South Africa.
Zulu power shoes!!
Step aside Jimmy Choo, these are Zulu power shoes! If it stands still, Zulu women will bead it! I've seen everything from beaded teapots to cars. On my recent visit to South Africa, we stopped by Woza Moya – a fabulous bead craft shop run by the Hillcrest AIDS Centre near Durban. It’s filled wi...
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