April 4, 2013

 

Another collection of quilt photos for you. Top one is a simple e2e quilted on Lin’s quilt. It has been a work in progress for a few years, and Lin is excited to have it finished.

Sailing boats made by Erica, quilted with a pattern called wind, but looks like waves in the sea.

Another by Erica, quilted with waves.

A very pretty quilt again made by Erica, and quilted with Ann Brights Soft and sweet pattern.

This was made by Sherrel and quilted with Modern Serpentine by Anita Shackelford.               I love the texture that this gives to the quilt.

Hidden Stars, made by Sherrel and quilted with a simple e2e.

Hope you are having a good day, wherever you are. I am away from home, visiting family, going to a quilt show, delivering quilts and attending Valuation committee meeting. And I hope that the blog is giving you an update each day, if I have worked it all out properly!

Blessings,From Jude

April 3rd, 2013

Recently, our local group held a workshop in the hall where we meet for patchwork, with Lessa Siegele. There were 3 choices, Little Boxes, Ring Cycles, and New York Beauty, and 17 ladies attended. A lot was achieved in 2 days and everyone enjoyed the time.

(And Faye, notice that lovely quilt that is hanging up on the wall, in the photo below.) Did I tell you how nice that quilt is!! There will be a few more Ring Cycles quilts and they are all so different.


 
Above is the start of Maries Ring Cycles, and below Pat’s New York Beauty started.

Its always fun at a workshop, the laughter, the sharing, the learning of new techniques, and of course the creations that we make.
Enjoy your day,
Blessings From Jude

April 2nd, 2013

 

Don’t be shocked Faye when you see a posting every day this week, as I am doing them all on Sunday night hoping it works for each day. Will be good to catch up on posting, while I have a bit of time over this Easter weekend.

The machine is empty, not a quilt even ready to go on. Have had a lovely couple of days doing some sewing for me. More news on that another day.

Below is one of my quilts, that I finished the top in January and have since quilted, a simple custom with 2 different block patterns on each alternate block and a separate border. And I have even done the binding, so only the label and hanging sleeve to be done. Wow, it feels good to get something of my own done.

A couple of weeks ago I had a phone call from DD3, and I was concerned as I had only talked to her not long before that. The conversation went like this….

Me: What’s wrong, is everything all right?

DD3: No, there’s nothing wrong! I just rang to tell you my exciting news!                          Can you guess what it is?

(For your information, DD3 is not yet married, but has a lovely partner).

Me: I have no idea… are you and Dan engaged?!

DD3: No, it’s more exciting than that!

Me: Well did you and Dan get married?

DD3: No, it’s more exciting than that!

Me: Well, are you pregnant and having a baby?

DD3: No, it’s more exciting than that!!

Me: Well, I have no idea, tell me.

DD3: We are getting a puppy, I’m so excited!!!! ???????

Well I guess for some that would be exciting, but although I was pleased that she was happy, I did not really think that a puppy was more exciting for my 31 year old year old daughter, than all the other options? What do you think?

And the photo below, is of what I am calling my new “grandpuppy”! Meet KiKi, a Beagleir, (I think that’s how you say it. A Beagle, Cavalier cross).

Susanne and Dan are very happy, and their social life is curtailed because they don’t want to go out and leave their puppy!!?? Guess she is cute.

Below is a photo of Jennifer’s Dresden quilt, wanted a simple quilting job, so I did a block pattern on each block for her and a separate border.

Enjoy your day,

Blessings,

From Jude

April 1st, 2013

 

When I saw the date of April 1st, I could not believe just how the year is just wizzing along. And then I remembered, April Fool’s Day. I don’t see too many tricks being played these days, maybe they still are?? I remember when I was a child, and my father would always try to “trick” us before we went to school. Do people still do this anymore?

Am trying out a blog posting, to be scheduled for the next day, so we will see how and whether this works, just so I don’t bore you with another posting today. Maybe I shall try to do one for each day this week, while I am gone.

Below are photos of Di’s quilt, such delicate embroidery stitches you can see in the close up photos below. I did not stitch on the heart blocks at all. Patterns for this quilt can be obtained by going to http://violetscottage.myshopify.com

This quilt can be seen it the Vine Patch Quilters exhibition which is being held from Monday, April1 – Saturday April 6th, at the Zion Lutheran Church Hall in Angaston, along with many others from the members.

And this is photo of 2 of my gorgeous grandchildren. Very cheeky little boy did not want to get out of the car so I could go home.

Hope you are having a good day, whatever you are doing

Blessings, From Jude

March 31, 2013

Well here I am back again, thought I might just catch up with blogging tonight, and try not to get so far behind again.
On a personal note, just for my records, in February I traded my car in for a newer model, The poor old car had seen better days, clocked up far too many kms,was 15 years old and so I had to make a choice for something else. It was not easy trying to work what I should do. I found it far easier to buy a house by myself, and this is the first vehicle purchase I have made on my own. Probably because I have no mechanical knowledge, but lots of people gave me opinions, many varied ones!!
A black or grey car was not on my list of options, due to the poor visibility on the road, but look what colour I have got! I am now driving with my lights on all the time! I do a lot of highway travel and I notice how grey cars blend into the colour of the roads.

Well thats enough personal news for the record, now this is how I quilted this quilt, which is called "Plain and Fancy".

Will post some more quilt photos in another posting, on a mission tonight to catch up.
Blessings,
From Jude

March 31, 2013

Once again I am reminded of my lack of posting. I can't believe just how fast the weeks are going.
That's my excuse anyway. I have just been back over quilt photos and realise I have heaps of quilting to show. And if I am going to print my blog each year, maybe I need to have a better record of my life, in case anyone wants to read it after I am gone!! So I might put in a bit more info besides the usual retreats and quilts, feel free to skip that info if you prefer!!!
Below is a photo of a quilt that a customer sent last year, which caused me lots of thinking. I had this hanging up in my room for a long time waiting for it "to talk to me!"
If you would like the pattern for this quilt, it is available by contacting Linda on www.pinmoneyquilts.com.au.
I shall do another posting later showing you how I quilted it.

 

UPDATED SCHEDULED RETREAT PAGE
I have made some changes and additions to the retreat page, which you can click on at the top of the page. I would love to hear from you if you are interested in coming to any of the scheduled weekends.
It is always a great time of sharing with others while creating your next masterpiece.
I love to see the interaction between ladies that attend, who don't know each other before the weekend.
They have a common interest in quilting, and its not long before they find other common topics.
I have been fortunate to make new friends at The Sanctuary, and 2 weeks ago I had a visit by one lady and her family that I met last year. It was lovely to see you again Raelene, and what a lovely dinner we at the local hotel.

Next weekend is the EQ7 retreat, which I am particularly looking forward to.
And following that is the Longarm Quilters Timeout retreat. And another one has been planned for September, so put that in your diary to think about attending.

EASTER

This is the time to remember the sacrifice of Jesus for us, and to reflect on the meaning of this. How awesome to know that I am loved so much. Today is the day to celebrate the resurrection and new life.
Whatever your belief, I hope you have enjoyed time with family and friends.
I have had a time of sewing with friends, attending church, and spending time in the garden, and enjoying the cooler weather of the autumn season. We even saw a little bit of rain, which has been absent for a long period. Just a tease of more to come I hope.

Later this week I shall be spending time with family away. I don't like to drive on our roads in the busy Easter season.

Blessings,
From Jude

March 21, 2013

Firstly I offer my apologies for a lapse in posting, and since I have been suitably reminded, I am sitting at the computer way past my usual bedtime! (Hope you appreciate this Faye!!) I have been intending to post all week, but time has just run away from me.
I have heaps of photos of quilts to post, so hope to be more disciplined. Thanks to those of you who check in on me.
Below is Kath’s quilt, custom quilted. Kath is still churning out lots of quilts, and has passed the great age of 80! I hope I can still be sewing at that age.

And below is a quilt finished for a friend by Lorraine.

And below is Linda’s African Beauty quilt, very stunning and a great use of her hand dyed fabrics.

And below is Helen’s quilt, made with a couple of packs of fabrics that just happened to go together.

And a blue and white beauty make by Sylvia for a wedding gift. Two colour quilts always look stunning don’t they?

And this is taken  at Millicent today, a display of Michele Hill’s quilts all hanging together in the Civic Centre, as part of the Geltwood Festival. There were quilts from local groups hanging in the shop windows and other crafts on display. And the highlight of our day was visiting the class of the lovely Faye Packham!

The weather was wild and windy and wet, and lots of trees were blown over. But we had a lovely day and visited a couple of patchwork shops and a nursery on the way home. And combined our trip with a visit to a good friend in hospital at Mount Gambier who has just had surgery.
This weekend our local group have the pleasure of a class by Lessa Siegele, so I think I better look at my requirement list tomorrow. Nothing like leaving things to the last minute! Have another quilt loaded ready for the morning, and need to turn on the taps at The Sanctuary as this wild weather did not blow any rain our way.
Time for bed, has been a long day, but a good one. Will try and come back soon!
Blessings, From Jude