Alison was born in Australia in 1946. As a child she learned sewing and embroidery skills which have become the basis of her lifelong interest in textile and fibre art. For more than 30 years her original works have been inspired by landscape structures, processes and resulting patterning of textures. This page requires Adobe Flash Player. All images and text are Alison Schwabe. Reproduction of any kind is expressly prohibited without written consent.

A travelling exhibition of contemporary textile works. Is a travelling exhibition, curated by Brenda Gael Smith. Of 30 textile works exploring the title theme. The exhibition tour is now over but you can view the textile works in the Online Gallery. And see the Beneath the Southern Sky Facebook page. For extra insights into the exhibition.

Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Post script to Essence of Australia. You remember last time, I was showing you the process of making my quilt, Essence of Australia. Who alerted me to the fact. Monday, August 19, 2013.

Australia Wide Six Travelling Exhibition. Links to Member Websites and Blogs. Saturday 10 February 2018 to Sunday 15 April 2018. View a selection of works from ART QUILT AUSTRALIA 2017. At Yarra Ranges Regional Museum.

Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Thanks to Chris Nielsen, whose post on the Atlantic Canada blog.

Welcome to my teaching and design website. An element of serendipity is integral to the art of quilt making. Even with the most meticulous planning, the fusion of colour, shape and texture through fabric and stitching yields often unexpected results. This quality of surprise encourages the maker to explore new possibilities. For regular updates, I invite you to sign up to the Serendipity Studio Newsletter.