Quilled Paper Art by Christine Donehue
Amazing isn't a word I use lightly, but the quilling of Australia's Christine Donehue certainly fits that description. Earlier this month her work captured two prizes at Sydney's Royal Easter Show. This breathtaking paisley design placed first in the greeting card category... surely it qualifies as the most detailed quilling ever on a handmade card! And her handsome, perfectly shaped vase took third prize in the 'any quilled object' class. I thought all of you who share my interest in paper filigree would enjoy an interview with Christine. How did you discover quilling and what was your first project? In 2006 I was involved in a local event and volunteered to make individual gift cards to be given out to each participant. When I ran out of ideas, I started researching online and in library books. I saw some simple quilling which looked interesting and bought a starter kit with mixed papers and a tool. Using pictures and instructions to teach