Memory Quilt for one of our quilting group members
 

Sorry- I have not been that active lately. Reason being is that I have designed a NZ quilt which is going to be published in the Australian Patchwork & Quilting magazine which comes out in Australia in August. Each year they feature a section on NZ quilts and with a huge stash of NZ fabrics I thought I might try something. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would be able to do anything like that. Right now I am designing an Australian quilt which will be very tropical so my time has been spent making quilts/writing instructions etc. This will hopefully be published early in the New Year I never ever thought I could achieve anything like this ever. Last month I had some of my quilts in the magazine under All Your Own Work section which covers quilt made from the magazine using other peoples designs-so it is all happening.

I have been able to spend a little bit of time making a wall hanging for one of my quilting friends who has just lost her pet dog Roxy. Roxy is a Jack Russell/Staffie Cross who was Joan's devoted friend for 13 years. I was able to give this to her this morning so it was an emotional morning for us both. She loves her special memory of her best friend. When my quilt gets published I will be able to show you that too so that will come later.
I still check all my daily emails and am amazed by all the talented people out there- I think some of you should get your quilt designs published also as there is a lot of talent out there.
KIWIAUSSIE JEN

it's a great quilt

beautiful job and such a true saying.

Oh, what a thoughtful gift. I like the dogbone quilting.

Great quilt! Can't wait to see the others when you can post them!

What a wonderful doggie quilt and a beautiful rendition of that particular dog.

Great memory quilt!

Oh such a lovely quilt for your friend. and I love that magazine! Can't wait to see your quilt(s).

Great memory quilt. Looking forward to seeing your published quilt.

Congratulations on getting your quilt published! I'm sure it's beautiful! The quilt you made for your friend is wonderful and she will cherish it!

Will be looking forward to seeing your quilt when you're able to show it. Kind thoughts going out to your friend....it's such a hard time when you lose a pet.

awesome job

very nice!!!!

Congrats on your pattern being published!

Precious wall hanging and congrats on the mag feature.

Such a sweet quilt! How thoughtful and kind of you.

Lovely, and happy you are doing so well for yourself.

How gorgeous is that, and I have a doggie as well so I love it.

Congratulations on your acceptance in the Australian Patchwork and Quilting Magazine. I love that magazine, it is quilte expensive here in the states. I usually buy it when I can find it in a quilt store. I will look for your article and quilt.....such fun!!!
Love your little dog quilt, and I know your friend will treasure it.

Great job!!Can't wait to see the one you are creating! Congratulations on that accomplishment!

How cute is that! You did a wonderful job on it, and your friend is very lucky that you care enough about her to do this. Congratulations on your design being published!

That is sew cute.

A very cute quilt for your friend.
Good luck with the publishing of your quilt.

Just adorable !

Very nice.

Congratulations on all the good things happening in your life! I love the memory quilt too.

I love the quilt, and congratulations on getting your quilts in the Australian Patchwork and Quilting Magazine. I was able to get a couple older copies of the magazine and I enjoyed going through it.

So thoughtful of you and congrats on the publishing of your designs.

Great quilt and congratulations on getting your design published. WOW

Oh dear ... How heart wrenching. My sis lost her Jack Russell at the beginning of the year. He was her pride and joy.

Oh I forgot to tell you how great this memory quilt is.

Sew very cute

I am sure this quilt has been helpful in the grief process - a true friend.

What a wonderful gift for your friend! Our four-legged companions are very much family members and losing them hurts! I would like to do something similar to remember my Cocker Spaniel I lost in May, he was such a sweet guy.

I look forward to seeing your NZ quilt published. I have a few FQs of NZ fabric I collected on our trip there a few years ago. I've been deciding what pattern to use with them, want to start it soon.

Well done, Congrats, so proud of you and yes love the jack russell, mine sitting here by the fire, bit chilly at the moment here in NZ. Am getting excited to see the August Patchwork and Quilting, thanks for all your hard work, Regards Joan

I saw this on the Home page Quilt of the Week. What a fabulous memory.

This is sew lovely. I know your friend will always cherish it as she has beautiful memories of her best friend.

nice quilt

This quilt is fantastic, I love it.

Oh how cute.