Sunday, 19 August 2012

Smiles all round!

I had the wonderful task of handing over this quilt today:


I made this quilt this year as part of my mate Sarah's Stained Quilt Along.

A little earlier than scheduled, my sister and I decided it would be a good day to present her handsome 'almost 18 year old' son with his birthday quilt.


After the deliberations on what to call this quilt - 'Stained Blue', 'Stained Grey', 'Slated', 'Hip to be Square' etc. (thank you everyone for all the suggestions) I decided not to give the quilt a name.  Unusual for me I know.  But nothing seemed to be quite right and it just felt ok to leave the quilt nameless.

And despite my wonderful nephew still affectionately calling me 'Auntie JuJu', I decided to put a more grown up label on the back.

 
(I think he was a little disappointed it didn't say Auntie JuJu!)

Anyway, he loved it and proceeded to drape it fully over the sofa in his room!

Ah, giving is so satisfying!

Another reason why I'm smiling today is because a very special lady (& her daughter) are coming to stay with me tomorrow!

Many of you will know her (most certainly will know of her!!!), she's as nutty as a fruit cake and is one of the most selfless and caring people I have the privilege of knowing (not to mention uber talented too!).

Check back this week to find out about my crazy visitor!

Hope you've all had a wonderful weekend!




19 comments:

  1. Hey judith I'll b handing over my wonky star baby quilt today!! I have only handed over a few quilts but love the feeling of doing that!! The quilt turned out great!! X

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  2. Aside from liking the quilt, I do like that mirror in the background!

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  3. He certainly looks very pleased with it: I am sure it will be well used.

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  4. oh what a fantastic quilt!!! I am sure he will cherish it! he looks delighted! I have no idea who you mean????? x

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  5. It certainly is a very cool quilt!

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  6. It's a fabulous quilt, he looks thrilled with it! Really, really must finish mine...

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  7. He looks pleased with the quilt, so it must be good!
    Hold on to your hat when T hits town!!!! Di x

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  8. You have a brilliant time with T & M!! The quilt is gorgeous as is your nephew. Good looks obviously run in your family then.

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  9. Judith it is fabulous! So glad he loved it :)

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  10. He looks so happy! What a huge reward that must be for you - seeing him smiling from ear to ear. How great!

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  11. Love the label, Judith - mind if I ask how you did the lettering? it looks sooooo perfect (and infinitely better than my usual handwriting in laundry pen!)

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  12. I suspect the first time a girl sees it he'll be glad it doesn't say Auntie JuJu ;o)

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  13. That is lovely. The blues and greys look so stylish, and eminently masculine for him! good one

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  14. LOL Just read Katys comment.... Its a gorgeous quilt and I'm chuffed to bits for you that he approved :-) Be sure and give your houseguests MASSIVE big cuddles for me!! xxxx

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  15. Gorgeous quilt (laughing at Katy's comment too!) and give an extra squeeze to your visitors on my behalf! x

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  16. Teehee all those comments above! Maybe he'd rather the girl that would think it was sweet? Anyway he does seem to approve! Job well done Jude!

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  17. What a great done you've done on that quilt JuJu. Bet he was as pleased as punch to get that. You've made Sarah's week. Hope you're keeping you guests well fed and entertained

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  18. Great to see your quilt so appreciated - love your stamped label too!

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