Back in the summer, I made the momentus decision to make myself a quilt! In the 15+ years I've been quilting I've never made a quilt just.for.me!! I know, right!! Now of course I have boxes and boxes of quilts that are class samples, made to demonstrate techniques or used in magazine publications. And I've […]
My eldest daughter LOVES Autumn! Over a year ago I had started on a free quilt pattern by Sharon Holland for Art Gallery Fabrics called Wild Honey. This quilt had a wonderfully Autumnal aesthetic, originally made in Sharon's collection called Autumn Vibes. I made a few blocks, then swiftly fell out of love with it! […]
A few months back I was approached by 2 enthusiastic and local quilters who wondered if I'd like to get behind a new charity initiative here called Quilts For Care Leavers (Q4CL). Quilts for Care Leavers is a charity in mainland UK which has been running since 2018, making 'hug' sized quilts for girls and […]
Back in 2011 a group of 12 quilters from across the UK came together to form a quilting bee called 'Brit Bee'. Each year we would make quilts for each other, and in 2015 (Round 4) we decided to try something a little different. We each designed a 15" x 30" block and set about […]
It's the final week of the Kindred Spirits Quilt-Along! Wow! It seems like only yesterday when we started with our very first Friendship Reel block back in September! Initial feedback from the group reveals that having the quilt-along to focus on and a new block to tackle each week has definitely helped to distract from […]
I've been very neglectful in keeping you up-to-date here on our Kindred Spirits Quilt-Along! Apologies! I think perhaps Christmas put paid to my QAL rhythm and blog routine!! Since I last updated you on the QAL we have made.... 1 Light of Life Lantern (18" Drunkard's Path) block: 2 Flying Geese borders: 2 Spools blocks […]
English Paper Piecing (EPP) is our theme in our Kindred Spirits Quilt-Along this week! As our Unity Tile block making draws to a close at the weekend, we are showcasing other ways the EPP templates can be used in other projects. Earlier this week we showed you the beautiful Spring Wallhanging made by Di @willowbeckdesigns. […]
Hi everyone, I can't believe it's a week already since my last post! The new week in our Kindred Spirits Quilt-Along has brought a new block and technique focus! This week we are making two 9" Garden Baskets, showcasing the Y Seam as our technique focus! What is a Y Seam? […]
Hi everyone, I hope you've had a good week. It's been a busy week of filming here at Just Jude Designs, as well as keeping tabs on the participants of our Kindred Spirits QAL! This week's block in the QAL is the Friendship Star block. We are making two 9" Friendship Star […]
This week in our Kindred Spirits Quilt-Along we are making the Sunflower block. Our technique focus this time is curved piecing using the humble drunkard's Path unit (Quarter Circle and Background Fan). I love curved piecing and the endless variety this little quilt block offers. With the templates my ladies […]
I'm often asked for quick and easy baby quilt patterns! Once baby has arrived it's great to have a speedy 'go to' pattern to run up in either your favourite boyish fabrics or pretty girly prints for those special and meaningful gifts! My Square in a Square Baby Quilt pattern will cover all […]
I'm super excited to let you know about my latest teaching project: This is the Kindred Spirits Sampler Quilt and I will be teaching this as a weekly quilt-along, starting 14th September through to end January '21. Each week there will be a new block to make and a new technique focus […]
In 2017 my Ditsy Daisy quilt pattern was published in Popular Patchwork Magazine. My inspiration for this quilt was the bundle of fabrics the editor sent me, from Lewis & Irene, called Flo's Little Flowers. This collection was all about cute ditsy prints with a retro vibe in a contemporary colour […]
A very good friend of mine had a 'special' birthday this month, and last night I got to hand over the quilt I had made for her. This is a strip pieced quilt, made in Amy Butler fabrics (mostly Soul Blossoms). I love this type of piecing, and it's a great […]
Hi there, if you are looking for details of my giveaway you can find it here. Since the summer I've been working on 3 quilts, getting them ready to gift later in the year. Well the first has been completed and gifted and I can show you it here. This […]
Hi there, I'm taking part in Victoriana Quilt Designs 2019 Online Quilters Meet & Greet. A special welcome to those visiting from Benita's blog and taking part in her annual Meet & Greet Grand Prize Draw! By way of introduction, I'm Judith of Just Jude Designs. I'm a Patchwork & Quilting Designer […]
Last Saturday was sultry and wet, the perfect day for sewing! We had our 'Quilt Top In A Day' Workshop at the studio, with 7 ladies making either my Mama Boho or Baby Boho Quilt pattern (see if you can spot my Mama Boho Quilt in the picture below!). Mama Boho […]
Hello everyone, I hope you've been getting some gorgeous summer weather like we have been here! We've enjoyed being day tourists in our homeland, visiting some of our favourite spots! My middle daughter is only home for a few more days, so it's been lovely spending quality time with her in […]
Each term we have an optional project or technique focus, where ladies can try their hand at something new! In our Easter to Summer term some of my ladies decided to try their hand at my recent Monsoon/Frost Quilt Pattern. This project was all about accuracy, both in cutting and piecing […]
My baby girl turned 18 this week! Wow! How did that happen! I'm now the proud new owner of 3 adults! I've made all my girls quilts for their 18th birthdays, and I try to reflect something of their personalities in the quilts. My youngest daughter has a […]
