This is probably my hardest introduction to write. Not because it’s the final Outback Wife story, but because this woman means so darn much to me. I’ve been friends with Rach for about 20 years now, and have memories from way back, of us in my V8 ute, with Lee Kernigan cranking on the stereo,…… Continue reading Outback Wife – Rachael

It’s International Day for Rural Women. A day that celebrates and acknowledges the contribution of women in agriculture around the world. Over the past week I’ve been sharing the stories of this year’s Outback Wife women and originally I’d planned to share the final story today. Instead I’d like to pause a moment and tell…… Continue reading Outback Wife – Gascoyne Wagga

In the 2000’s Australia experienced it’s worst drought in recorded history. As people living on the land, our lives revolve around the weather. Australia is the driest inhabited continent on earth. Rain is what we talk about all the time. We need rain, We don’t want more rain, it rained too heavy, the rain is…… Continue reading Outback Wife – Genni

Next up we’re heading to the tiny town of Gascoyne Junction, so-named because it’s where the Lyons River meets the Gascoyne River. Our next Outback Wife is a right treasure. I made three trips up to the Gascoyne area this year and on each trip I heard Betty, with much affection, referred to as the…… Continue reading Outback Wife – Elizabeth

Good morning! Firstly, quick thank you to those who have taken the time to leave comments for the ladies. It can be daunting to offer your story to people you don’t know, so my sincere thanks for the comments of acknowledgement across social media and here.  It means alot. Our next Outback Wife is Aggie,…… Continue reading Outback Wife – Aggie

Today we’re headed inland to Glenburgh Station where our next Outback Wife lives. She offers a unique perspective having migrated to Australia from Germany. When I arrived at Glenburgh I was greeted by hot coffee, homemade liquored-up mini cheesecakes, the most delicious traditional German tea cake, and on the fridge, a photo of Anna and her fella…… Continue reading Outback Wife – Anna

From sunny Carnarvon and the mouth of the Gascoyne River, we’re now going to head inland into the sub-desert outback country. This is station country. Our next Outback Wife and her husband only moved to their station in 2010 so she offers the rare perspective of what it is to move to such an isolated…… Continue reading Outback Wife – Alys

Good Monday to you. I hope your week is getting of to a wonderful start. I woke this morning a bundle of nerves and full of butterflies. At last the time has come to share the new Outback Wife stories with you and the fabrics that go with. There’s alot I could write about the…… Continue reading Outback Wife – Christine

It’s been a while since Quilt Market and the official drop of the Outback Wife collection now. I’ve always felt that there is such a rush of social media posting around Quilt Market that it’s all too easy for beautiful makes and designs to go unseen amidst the roaring flood of announcements and new fabrics. So,…… Continue reading Outback Values