Wow, 3 posts in 3 days. Thought I'd just show another of the spectacular quilts I saw at the Australasian Quilt Convention. Like the others I've shown, this beautiful quilt is by Judy Day and is called Auntie Green's Garden.
I was very interested to see this quilt as I remember admiring it in a back issue of Australian Patchwork and Quilting magazine. (Haven't had time to hunt it out yet. I have every issue and the current ones are volume 16!)
Isn't the applique and hand quilting amazing? The quilt took 6 years to make and was inspired by a coverlet made in England in the middle of the nineteenth century by a lady known as Auntie Green.
I love how the zig-zags and stripes in the border are made from lots of different fabrics. Auntie Green's Garden (love that name!) won second prize at the Sydney Quilt Show in 2003 in the Professional Predominantly Applique category. All I can say is that the quilt that won first prize must have been awesome.
Hope you are as inspired as I was.
Oh thank you so much for sharing these pictures. I am in AWE of her work and just love being able to see these pictures and see the fabrics she used.
ReplyDeleteWas the pattern in the magazine too, do you remember?
thank you. I hope you will share more of the quilts she has made.
Does she sell patterns of her work?
Kathie
This is a marvellous quilt. Can't imagine how many hours she has been working on this one.
ReplyDeleteI remember admiring that quilt in a back issue, I must still have it, I can't part with my Australian magazines they are the best. You easter eggs are going to be darling.
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is amazing! It's one of my favorites that Judy has made, although they are all exquisite. So many fabrics and pieces and they are all expertly chosen and sewn. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat is one awesome quilt. Many many hours spent on the applique and even more hours on the quilting. Love it thank for sharing. The name is so cute.
ReplyDeleteTo be able to do work like that...6 years, thats dedication....
ReplyDeleteThanks for the stunning photos of this wonderful quilt. 6 years is certainly a long time but what a result.
ReplyDeleteBev C
WOW, her work is spectacular, thank you so much for showing it to us! Great pictures.
ReplyDeleteWow this quilt is impressive! I love it
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is a MASTERPIECE, you're absolutely right..I'm still a beginner and making appliquè takes a lot of time for me..six years to make it? I would have spent 10 at least.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit!! it's fantastic thinking that we can communicate and see each others'works from such a distance!
Bye!
Chiara
Incredible quilt! One could stare at it for hours, just taking it all in!
ReplyDeleteOMG!! The work in that quilt..... it is just divine!!
ReplyDeleteX sarah
Imagine spending 6 years on a quilt, I am not that patiennt, gorgeous though!
ReplyDeleteWool felt..I use texta for cutting lines and just make sure I cut inside, have also used the dissolvable paper that you stitch through.
Love the rabbits, and the big appliqued (?) leag type quilt a few posts back, isn't that stunning, cheers, Tracey
Inspired? Yes! Also very much in awe at the complexity of this very beautiful quilt. Thank you so much for sharing photos.
ReplyDeleteOh, Christine. Thank you so much for sharing this gorgeous quilt pictures.
ReplyDeleteAmazing applique and quilting... just so perfect.
Hi: This quilt just blows me away!!! My first love is applique and certainly I would have more than enough stash to make this quilt - 6 years you say? hmmmmmm
ReplyDeleteJanet in frosty Nova Scotia, Canada
Thanks for sharing, this quilt is stunning!
ReplyDeleteThose quilts from the quit show are amazing! I think I know Judy Day as a miniature quilt maker but this quilt is not really mini, is it?! When I see such quilts I realize the long way I still have to go! Take care.
ReplyDeleteLove Auntie Green's Garden. Looking forward to seeing your finished eggs, have those earmarked for one day soon project....
ReplyDeletethose quilts are amazing.
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This quilt is amazing. Must have taken for ever to make! I would never be pacient enough to make anything like it. But it is realy great to enjoy the quilt and dream on..
ReplyDeleteWow! What a quilt. Thanks so much for posting the pictures.
ReplyDeleteIt's incredible!
ReplyDeleteYou want Vol 5 No 1 2 & 3 for Auntie Green's quilt. Well, the centre of it.
ReplyDeleteI would love the whole pattern.
Dorothy
coultergreenfield@yahoo.com
Does anyone have Vol 5 no 1 and 2 to share,I have found no 3.
ReplyDeletedid you ever locale vol 5 nos 1 and 2?
DeleteIf anyone has volume 5 no 1,2, and 3 they want to sell, I want to buy them. I live in the USA.
ReplyDeleteEileen Taylor
Hi,
ReplyDeleteAre you interested in selling Australian patchwork quilting magazine volumen 5 issue 3? I am looking for it.
My email is marianbierge@hotmail.com