Mary's quilt

This is a photo of Mary's quilt on the machine, it was 110 inches long and then the pillow sham was 32", so at 142" it is the longest quilting job I have had. Both articles combined together on the same backing totalled 99 sq ft! Sure was heavy to lift off the machine.
That is the last quilting job before Christmas.
Have had a couple of days off, to clean my house, do some shopping, wrap some presents up, start packing my overnight bag to spend Christmas night with family, and I even read a book.
It is expected to be 36 degrees here today, and so have been watering the garden, both here and at The Sanctuary. Next week I need to prune back the spring flowering daisys and plants and tidy things ready for people to stay.

I wish you and your family a time of peace, love and joy, as we reflect on the real meaning for Christmas.

Blessings,
From Jude

Update on Mum

Thanks to all those who enquired about my mum, latest is that she went home this morning, and is so
excited to be "out". She is still very tired and will take it easy in between the walking that she has to do.
Mum and dad will have a quiet day on Christmas day and not join in the family gathering.
Thankfully we have just had celebrations for her 80th, and lots of photo opportunities that day.
The photo below is of mum and dad and their grandchildren, except for 2. It was
a good effort to get that many altogether in the one place, as there is a 12 hour distance between 2 of the families.

Today I started my Christmas shopping, and only have 2 to buy for now. Try again tomorrow.
I started some cleaning (!!) in my kitchen this morning, trying to declutter a bit, and tomorrow I may
even attempt some Christmas baking? Am giving myself a few days from quilting, back to it next Tuesday.

Enjoy your day
Blessings from Jude

Di's quilts

Here are a few photos of Di's quilts done this week, a nice change to do a few edge to edge ones.
First is the Black and white, where I used a block pattern in each square and a separate border pattern.
(I know its not edge to edge,but was quick)

Next is the Grinch Christmas quilt, which has a tree and star pattern on.

And I loved this quilt with the quilting lady blocks, so very appropriate! This was quilted with a needle and
cotton reel pattern.

And the bottom photo is her oneblock wonder quilt, which I used
a swirly pattern allover.

Am still working on another quilt yet, although will be taking time today, to
start doing some pressie shopping and try to clean my house. The weather is warming up
and its going to be hot for Christmas.

Enjoy your day
Blessings from Jude

Stars in your heart

Just a couple of photos of Rosies quilt that she made for her mothers 90th birthday. All the family contributed with blocks
that that they made or gave Rosie the idea to make. Its called Stars in your heart. The birthday is early in January.

Have done a few more quilts also this week, will put them in a separate post, as am trying to finish a large edge to edge, with a separate
border, and a pillow sham to match. These combined have a total of just over 140" in length, so the roll on my machine is quite large!
When this is finished, I shall finally be ready to think about CHristmas shopping, although my usual customer Christmas card mail out will take place in the New Year.
So better get back to the machine.
Blessings,
From Jude

Update

No photos tonight, just a quick update on the last few days. Went to Adelaide
on Friday and saw Mum, she was going really good, but since then has developed more complications.
Anxiously waiting for more news tomorrow, hard being 3 hours away.
Have been doing edge to edge quilts since finishing the Mariners Compass, a few more to do yet, before
I can start to think about Christmas! My Christmas cards this year, look like being a New Year Greeting
instead.
Might get some photos up later in the week of what I am working on at the moment.

Blessings,
From Jude

Mariners Compass quilt

Photos of the marathon quilt, finally off the machine and ready for delivery tomorrow. Looking forward to some smaller quilts
and then to get organised for Christmas, thankfully I am not to be home, so dont need to worry about the housework that I haven't done lately!

Blessings from
Jude

IT IS FINISHED

I have finally finished the monster quilt, will take photos tomorrow, it was 76 sq ft, and has 43 stitches per sq inch! Can get on with other quilts now, have a small custom and then a few edge to edge that Santa has brought me!

News on my mum is good so far, surgery went well, now waiting on a good recovery and to get
the system working again. Will have another trip to Adelaide on Friday, to take my Dad down and
to deliver this quilt to its owner.

Time for bed, been another long day with a 5am start.

Blessings from
Jude

80th Birthday

This is a photo of my mum and dad, taken last week for mum's 80th birthday celebrations. Had a great family time with nearly all
of the family there. A few days later and mum is now in the QEH in Adelaide awaiting surgery tomorrow for a problem that has developed. 2 years ago she had surgery for Bowel cancer with a followup complication and time in Intensive Care.
All prayers and good thoughts would be appreciated. I have been to Adelaide today and back again, will have to keep very busy tomorrow, and the days following.
Still working on that large quilt, it seems like it is never going to end.
I think an early night is due, with only about 5 hours sleeplast night and a 5am get up to leave at 6.

So goodnight,
Blessings from Jude

Another custom

This is the quilt that I am working my way through this week, it's not small is it?
It's taking me awhile, lots of SID and some feathers, CC, straight lines and some I'm not sure
just what I will do yet, (it's still talking to me!) The points are amazing, the seams are all pressed
how they should be (except for 2!!) and the lady that made this is 79!! Lovely mitred corners on the navy border print
that was used in most of the borders. I will be very pleased when i have finished this, as most of the recent quilts I have done have
been very large intense custom jobs. I have a few smaller ones coming up and then another couple large ones waiting for January, and then hoping for Father Christmas to send me a few edge to edge jobs.
Well, better get back to the machine, the flying geese are waiting for me.

Enjoy your day,
Blessings from Jude

Jan's Kelmscott

Photos of Jans quilt above. As it was finished after dark, and I left the house before daylight the next day, I did not have a chance to
put the quilt on my bed for a photo with the "right" light. The top photo was taken draped over the machine, and the other photos were taken by Jan's husband (he calls himself the Quilt Widower!), but he could not turn his flash off for the photo, so it's harder to see the quilting, but you get the idea. Fits the bed nicely and can't wait to see the binding done (hint, hint, Jan!)
Am working on another large quilt this week, 105" square custom job. So the blogging has been quiet. And lots of other end of year things happening too, I can't believe just how quickly 2011 has gone.
ALso keeping busy with watering at The Sanctuary, and organising weekends for 2012, and taking some bookings which is great.
Well better go and shift the sprinkler, and then get on with work. Today is also the day when some of our quilting group girls get together here and make quilts for those in need.

Enjoy your day,
Blessings
From Jude

Almost finished

This is Jan's Kelmscott, I can finally see the end of the quilt, just doing the paisley background fill, ready for a delivery tomorrow.
Best get back to it,
Blessings From Jude