Saturday, January 12, 2013

eight-teen (s.o.b)

q1      Wearing the coat to protect you all from the arse-crack
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A thrown-together, no pattern quiltq9

Hand quilted with hundreds of teeny tiny stitches, some straight, some not
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Every stitch a labour of love for the birthday, and all joining to create a giant yet subtle piece of text across the quilt.q8
“Son of a bitch”
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‘cause there is something in that for both of us.
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45 comments:

  1. thornberrySaturday, January 12, 2013

    Oh my. Love it. Love the quilt, can't believe he's 18, and LOVE the s.o.b.!

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  2. monique's messSaturday, January 12, 2013

    Ah you always never fail to crack me up. loving the quilted humour and lucky son of a gun to receive such a treasure and then to be bandy about the place as he does!

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  3. UnknownSaturday, January 12, 2013

    The SOB is throwing it around in the park???? ;)

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  4. JuddieSaturday, January 12, 2013

    Love love love! He's one lucky S.O.B.

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  5. KateSaturday, January 12, 2013

    BEST!!!!!
    Gorgeous quilt and happy boy's birthday too.

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  6. Copper PatchSaturday, January 12, 2013

    Brilliant!!

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  7. LynneSaturday, January 12, 2013

    Happy birthday, young adult!

    I thought you didn't quilt?

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  8. jojoebi-designsSaturday, January 12, 2013

    I thought it was stuck in that tree, that would have been SOB!
    Happy Birthday Ric-rac Jr, hard to believe you have a son that old!

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  9. tialysSaturday, January 12, 2013

    Happy Birthday to the SOB - just love that Aussie sense of humour.

    I have one soon to be 18 and am only just finishing the piecing. I'm afraid there won't be time for teeny tiny stitches done by hand - mine will be stitches done by machine but still with love and still not all straight! I hope it ends up looking as good as the SOB's one.

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  10. amelieandatticusSaturday, January 12, 2013

    AMAZING!!! Love it!!

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  11. quiltygalSaturday, January 12, 2013

    Classic !!

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  12. quiltygalSaturday, January 12, 2013

    Classic!!

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  13. GinaSaturday, January 12, 2013

    Absolutely brilliant! Happy birthday to the young man.

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  14. AnnieSaturday, January 12, 2013

    Looks like the quilt was a hit. LOvE the flying photos

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  15. KPBSunday, January 13, 2013

    Was this practice for his job waving placards on street corners?

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  16. MargretSunday, January 13, 2013

    Looks awesome. I knew what s.o.b. would stand for but seeing it next the 18 yr old bit I thought it might also be you sobbing at the relentless growing up. Happy Birthday to your boy and I love the quilt. I'd also love to see a close up of your hand quilting. I love the look of hand quilting and have been contemplating some myself (one of these years) did you enjoy it?

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  17. becSunday, January 13, 2013

    Has he cut his hair? he looks so growed up! Now you're officially old haha

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  18. ladydiSunday, January 13, 2013

    Wonderful gift, perfect photo shoot!

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  19. Miss MugginsSunday, January 13, 2013

    Ah, yes 18. We have recently met. You are certainly not what I remembered!
    There have been plenty of tears - mostly mine! Maybe a SOB, is easier than a DOB!

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  20. Old Magnolia TreeSunday, January 13, 2013

    What a fantastic quilt. Great to see one that's not so girlie as most seem to be.
    Rosie

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  21. InaSunday, January 13, 2013

    lol! you did NOT??!! You DID??!! I respect you even more now! ;p Thanks for covering the crack...too much for my eyes to handle...sheesh! ;p

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  22. KatSunday, January 13, 2013

    ha ha that's awesome! Happy Birthday.

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  23. LeanneSunday, January 13, 2013

    That first photo is a keeper. 18 what a great time of life Happy Birthday to the boy may he have a wonderful year.

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  24. Lindy in BrisbaneSunday, January 13, 2013

    Ha ha ha. Love it!

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  25. Judys Lace CreationsSunday, January 13, 2013

    Am I the only one who thinks that the way your son is treating his quilt shows a lack of respect for the work you have put into it.I would be hurt and probably angry too! Or am I just out of touch with the behaviour of young men these days?

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  26. CalidoreSunday, January 13, 2013

    So now he's 18 does that make you old/older? Happy Birthday to your boy and love the quilt and the humour that goes with it.

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  27. KateSunday, January 13, 2013

    Brilliant Jodie and well done on raising and 18 yr old.

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  28. mybeardedpigeon@gmail.comSunday, January 13, 2013

    You are just so good!!

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  29. CurlyPopsSunday, January 13, 2013

    Brilliant... and comedy GOLD!

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  30. Robyn of OzSunday, January 13, 2013

    Hi Jodie, it is horrible to wake up in the morning and find you no longer have children but are sharing your space with adults. It is a scary prospect! How can one all of a sudden be old enough to have an adult child? So Not Fair.
    Please tell him to be nice to all your hardwork. He's had his fun, now he needs to protect an heirloom.
    Cheers (and congratulations to you and Mr RicRac on surviving it all thus far).

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  31. JanSunday, January 13, 2013

    Ha, ha, good one, Jod; you crack me up every time. Great quilt, great parents, lucky kid. Birthday greetings to your boy.

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  32. TaniaSunday, January 13, 2013

    Now, that's why I bloody love you...

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  33. KirstySunday, January 13, 2013

    Jodie - Tarn pinched my comment. This is far & away the best ever quilt. You know I really want to see the teeny stitches don't you. x

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  34. KirstySunday, January 13, 2013

    PS: Happiest of birthdays to him.

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  35. PoppyprintSunday, January 13, 2013

    Beyond brilliant. I could do with a bit of 18 year old arse crack, though.

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  36. CassSunday, January 13, 2013

    Awesome pressie and happy birthday to Mr Jnr Ric-Rac

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  37. MichelleSunday, January 13, 2013

    Damn. Your brilliance and funniness totally make my day(s). You know that, right?

    Fantastic quilt. no. FANTASTIC!!

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  38. JennySunday, January 13, 2013

    special and love the photos too:)

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  39. JennySunday, January 13, 2013

    special and love the photos too:)

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  40. SwirlyartsMonday, January 14, 2013

    Fabulous!!

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  41. MichelleMonday, January 14, 2013

    Oh, that was too too funny! You are so great. Happy birthday, is that what 18 looks like?! Yikes!

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  42. ThimbleannaTuesday, January 15, 2013

    Holy Cow -- you're hysterical! Happy Birthday to your Baby. You're the Perfect Mother!!!

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  43. CatherineTuesday, January 15, 2013

    awesome, Jodie... x

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  44. pinksuedeshoeTuesday, January 15, 2013

    So I've seen my fair share of quilt posts. And quilt pictures. And quilt photoshoots. And I've written them and photographed them and Photoshopped them. And this is by far, BY FAR my most favorite one ever. Seriously. This is perfect and I love it. Happy Birthday Mr. 18. I hope he knows how unbelievably awesome his mother is. He couldn't be a s.o.b. without her ;)

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  45. AnnieOWednesday, January 16, 2013

    Best action shot of a quilt ever! I appreciate the wearing of the coat, thank you. Happy Birthday to the s.o.b.! Is this your youngest?

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Hellloooooo !!!!