The week that was.........

............has been one in which I have taken steps to prevent the circuit breaker tripping off. I posted last week about getting the message to slow down and listen to the warning signs. And for a couple of days I did some of that, by resting and sleeping, and  taking time out to "smell the roses". (Actually it's a bit hard to smell the roses at present, because the pruning fairy pruned them this week! Thank you.) But I have taken time out to read some books, and spent a lot of time in God's word. I am listening to what the body is telling me, and not pushing those boundaries.

I am hankering to see Miss Billie, and to have some cuddles, and had decided that sometime in August I would drive for a visit. So when Sherrel phoned me on Tuesday to say that we had won a prize in Melbourne, I thought it would be a good idea to go to Melbourne to see family, and also attend  the Victorian exhibition for the presentation ceremony on Thursday. I made my plans, rearranged some appointments, and packed a suitcase ready for a 7am start on Wednesday morning. By the time I had showered, and dressed, I was so tired, I decided I could not drive to Melbourne and cancelled my trip!! I spent the rest of the day sitting in the lounge, sleeping and resting, and thinking of that little girl I would not be seeing yet. And I missed the quilt show too.

Instead I have received some photos, as follows.....

............this one with the comment that "Miss Billie loves the book that Grandma made her!"

...........So I messaged back, that I presume she knows all the words by now??!!.........

And this photo came back, with the comment........" Of course I do Grandma!" It looks as though she is speaking right to me! And look at those eyes.

This morning I attended our local church, and a special service and performance by the Adelaide West Men's Choir. The singing was just amazing and very moving. This was followed by lunch at the local hotel with friends, and this afternoon there has been more sitting by the fire and sleeping.

I also received a photo this week, of the award that DD1 received as Insurance Champion of the Year. Congratulations, and well done. A very proud mumma moment.

I found this saying somewhere in cyberspace recently, and thought it too good not to share. (There are lots of ideas lying around my place!!)

Well that's about all for now. Tomorrow is time to do a bit of quilting as there is one on Max that is half done. I am just working on a few allover jobs at the moment, before some more custom. The diary for August seems reasonably clear, (at this stage), so hopefully I can breathe a bit easier.

Be back soon.

Blessings, From Jude

A few more quilt photos...........

Vic Quilters held their Annual Showcase exhibition in Melbourne this week, and I was pleased to hear from Sherrel on Tuesday, that she had received a phone call advising that she had won an award. As I had quilted her quilt, it seems that I will now have another ribbon to hang on my curtains! The ribbon was a second in the Modern - 2 person category.

I have not posted photos of this quilt on the blog yet, and now I can show you. It was hard to get good photos with this one, but you can see the 3D look of this quilt, called Labyrinth Walk, that was custom quilted.

Thankyou Sherrel for asking me to quilt your quilt. It has certainly been an exciting month of July.

I have some more photos of Marie's quilt, Rainbow Canyon which won an award in Adelaide earlier this month, that have not previously been posted.

 These photos are of a William Morris pattern, made by Chris for her sister in Canada. I am sure she will be happy to receive this quilt.

 And if you look in the photo below, can you see my whoopsie, where I forgot to quilt a small section of the quilt??

That's all for this post, I have some more newsfromjude, but will do that in another post.

Blessings, From Jude

3 years old today!

Wow, I can't believe it is already 3 years since Miss Bridie was born. It only seems like yesterday that I drove to see her in hospital the day she was born. (I wonder if it seems like ONLY 3 years to her mum and dad?)
Been back into the photo files and looking for some to post. As I don't see her very often, I am thankful that her mum sends me little videos and photos, and that I get video calls where I can actually talk to her and see her. - That's the good part of modern technology!

I visited last weekend to deliver her birthday pressie, and am not seeing her today. I have just had a video call with little Miss, and her mum has sent me a photo of her this morning, with her birthday present. (Always seems to have the mouth open with a funny grin!) Wishing you a great day Miss Bridie, love from Grandma.

Blessings, From Jude

Big smiles!

I received this photo this week, and couldn't resist posting it. Such a gorgeous smile, she looks so happy. And it's such a long time since I have had a cuddle!!

There are such a lot of sad stories in the world today, and so many people I know facing trials of some sort, that I hope this picture brings a smile to your face. But then, I might be a tad biased!?

Blessings, From Jude

There, but for the grace of God, go I............

The news this week has told us of the tragedy of 17 people drowning on Table Rock Lake in Branson, Missouri. (More info can be found by clicking the link). Our Aussie Quilters Abroad tour went on this lake back in April, so it feels a bit eerie to hear this news. My sympathy and prayers go out to all those affected by this disaster.
These photos are from my files.

Just a reminder that we don't know just when our time will come. And because we were there, it brings this tragedy a lot closer than just reading about it happening on the other side of the world.

Blessings, From Jude

Overdue quilt photos

I notice that it is almost a month since I last posted quilt photos, so have been back into the files and found a few. Although, because life has been busy with retreats and other things, and a couple of quilts went home before I took a photo, there are not as many in the files, as there could have been.

First is a quilt called Steam Punk, made by Kaye, and quilted with an allover pattern called Modern Waves. This gave the quilt a lovely texture, without doing a custom job.

Australian fabrics were used in this quilt, made by Sherrel, and an allover pattern of Gum leaves was quilted on this.

This was a Pick a case Mystery quilt, made by Cathy with lots of 2 1/2" squares and was quilted allover with a flower pattern.

 Helen made this log cabin quilt, and I used a pattern called Seaglass, which gives it a fantastic texture.

Valda made this small quilt for her granddaughter using Sunbonnet Sue applique blocks. This was custom quilted.

Another quilt made for a granddaughter, by Jill, with a mermaid applique in the centre, and custom quilted.

That's all for today, be back another day with more. This morning I have an appointment at the hairdressers for a colour, so am looking forward to sitting back and relaxing.

Blessings, From Jude