Patchwork Quilt - Only Kids Aloud South Africa Patchwork Project
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Only Kids Aloud singing Mahler with Marinnsky Orchestra |
While some of the chosen choir members are fairly experienced singers, others are new to singing and
performing on a stage, and many have never been away from home before.
Only Kids Aloud is a fantastic development opportunity for children from
across Wales – “broadening their horizons through performing” as well
as encouraging young people to continue the great choral tradition of
Wales.
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Only Kids Aloud Choir filmed for Olympic Opening Ceremony |
My child was also a member of the previous year's choir who sang in St Petersburg, Russia, and for the London Olympics opening ceremony - an amazing experience for an 11 year old.
Although the exact details of the South Africa visit haven’t
been finalised, the choir will be
singing in two concerts in Cape Town with Bryn Terfel and will be taking a brand new song specially written as a gift for the South African nation. It is hoped they will also visit a
township and sing with local young people - but whatever they do, I know they will do Wales proud - bringing the Land of Song to the Rainbow Nation.
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Kaffe Fasset fabric for the charity quilt |
I am still working out the pattern - but it it will be an unique one off design in at least a large lap size.
I've already bought the fabric - I'm intending to use these glorious Kaffe Fasset African Stripes fabrics around a strong geometric central panel that will feature hand quilted motifs based on traditional Welsh quilting patterns.