Here we are almost at the mid point of the first month of January 2022, so perhaps it's time to check in with newsfromjude? I have a few thoughts about what's ahead for 2022 but before I talk about that, perhaps I'll report on the last 12 days.
Once again this year we started with a bloggers Zoom day which is always a lot of fun. We all feel free to check in and out during the allotted time which varies from an early morning start for us Aussies to an afternoon or evening for those on the other side of our world. Some of us are just getting up for the day while others are heading for bed and might come back in the morning of our afternoon!! Bloggers joined in from Canada, USA, England, Norway, Germany and New Zealand as well as most states of Aust. The most we had online at one time was about 23! We all have lots in common such as quilting, stitching, families and of course the covid situation for us all. There are differences such as climate, temperatures, traditions and food that are discussed. Thanks to Chooky for organising these catchups throughout the year. I guess this is one of the positives that has come out of the covid situation as we have all spent time in isolation with lockdowns. Go to Chooky's blog or Denice's to read their reports of our day.
A lot of the girls are hand sewers and have "quiet" projects to do while we chat but you all know that there is no hand piecing in my life. I took the time to sew a binding on one of the donation quilts, and that was enough for my finger. Don't know how the others stitch all day!!?? The bindings had been sewn onto all 5 of the donation quilts and this was the first. My usual binding fairy has not been able to visit for awhile, but I have been very fortunate to have found another fairy to help with this task and there are 3 done now. (I have heard a rumour that the first fairy might soon be able to return for a visit!)
When that was done, I got out another project that I have just started. (I probably don't need to start another one when I have so many UFO's to do, but I have 2 little boys that I haven't made a quilt for yet). It feels like going back to kindergarten with tracing, and glueing and cutting out! This is what my bin looked like, and you would think I could have managed to get it all IN the bin when it was just by my chair!!??
I am working on another pattern by Red Boot Quilt Co, called Windy Hill.
By Sunday evening I had managed to get this far, and now need to start some machine sewing of the applique. Before anyone tells me that the blocks are not "balanced" I will say they are not laid out in their final positions as I just wanted to see how many more blocks I might need to make. I will now change the pattern and add borders to each block and probably fill in between some with pieced sections to make it larger and then add borders. As I have 2 of these to do, I will need to start the tracing and fusing process again some time.
I have spent some time in the garden most mornings. I posted awhile ago about the honeysuckle hedge that was growing over the path.
Here you can see what has happened with the fence support coming down and the 'little' bit of progress I have made so far. I could be working on this for a loooong time yet as there is a LOT of hedge that needs to be cut back.
I have had some computer issues this week, which was enough to scare me into doing some backups on files. This is a job that I have not kept up with, but all is good now. A big reminder on how reliant we are these days on computers for all sorts of things. It's all good when it works, but when things crash it leaves us vulnerable.
I have done some customer quilts as well as a bit of sorting and tidying and had some appointments to keep. I had an appointment in the city for today with the blood specialist and that has now been changed to a phone appointment. Mostly I am staying close to home and praying that this "wave" will pass by quickly. "It" seems to be spreading fast, but thankfully most are able to manage at home without hospitalisation.
Stay safe everyone and do not fear.
Blessings, From Jude
9 comments:
ooh i love your windy hill blocks...adorable!
Love the scripture quote, and it is fitting for a new year.
The little barn animal quilt is so much fun. You really got a ton done!!!
There is nothing like those finishing stitches on the binding of a quilt!! Yeehaw!
Yes, its all gone crazy again - & shopping is never fun - now it's a real pain!
Any Red Boots quilt will be fun - and I'm sure those papers just hopped out of the bin when you turned away. You possibly need to get to machining your bindings!
Good to see you on Zoom!
As to hand stitching, that only effects 2 fingers, but as you sit on your ‘perch’ stitching with Max, the impact is on your back, bottom, legs & feet! It’s good you are ‘coasting’ with things to do without the pressure of numerous quilts waiting in the queue 😉
So pleased to catch up on zoom with you again....... You did well with the binding lol...... Be good if the fairy gets out for a visit......
Goodluck laying out the animals......
The animal blocks look like fun, always good to start a new project! Good to hear your fairy might be able to come and visit soon.
As always very busy in your sewing area. Such a cute animal quilt. Having a garden is a full-time job keeping it under control. I am so glad that we offloaded our garden when we moved. It is so freeing.
Was so nice to catch up on Zoom and well done doing the binding on the donation quilt.
Windy Farm is looking great. I enjoyed making that quilt as I do all Toni’s designs….
Big job keeping up with your garden….
Your Zoom times must be a great way to catch up with like-minded people & during these crises keeps some sanity going for you all. Loving the farm animals & I like hand sewing, but not applique so much as finishing a binding or a bit of embroidery. Our garden needs a good makeover, but not in this horrendous weather we are experiencing at the moment. Please take care & hopefully we'll be able to catch up soon, though I may ring later today with a couple of questions about my Gammill. Take care & hugs.
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