About
Love Jude came to life nearly a decade after experiencing the stillbirth of one of our identical triplet sons, Jude ♡Ten years of joy and grief colliding day-after-day, of holding space for the deepest earthly love and for the kind of love that exists beyond it. A decade of knowing that Jude’s story is so much more than death, loss, missing pieces and broken hearts. Our years have also overflowed with boundless joy, laughter, glimpses of heaven, powerful revelations, and oh the love — so much love — as we learn each and every day over again just how precious the gift of living is.In 2019, crochet became a self-taught, therapeutic way to quiet my restless mind and a tangible way for me to share the extra love I carry for the son that we lost. At first, this journey started out very small, meant for my sweet little family and a few gifts for friends. Slowly, the idea that I could share even a small bit of this love with so many more, turned into something real and in 2022, Love Jude was born. Every idea, every stitch, every breath while I sit with a hook and yarn, is a tiny prayer of love and gratitude for you and for me, for my husband and living children, for the beautiful life we have built + have yet to live.Your love and support mean the world and quite literally keep this gentle act of heart-sharing alive. THANK YOU from the bottom of my mama heart for being here, holding our story, and for sharing in this space with us.(more about me below)
I'm Hilary, Jude's Mama.
I’m also a mama to 3 more absolutely stunning, generous, brilliant, talented, kind, creative, inclusive, loving souls; our daughter and our two surviving triplet sons! I’m forever in love with these little people and their papa ♡ I’m also a professional flutist and vocalist; you can find me performing with my guitarist husband in and around Calgary, AB for weddings and events, with the a cappella group Altra Volta and with various instrumental groups in the city.Texture, colours, patterns, stillness, and working with my hands were all things that served as a light to guide me out of a thick fog about a year after Jude passed away; especially when my heart wasn’t ready for music. While this has taken shape in many forms over the years, when crochet entered my life it quickly became a way for me to channel a grief that desperately needed quiet time in stolen moments on chilly afternoons indoors, after bedtime, watching sleepy movies with the family, waiting for kids at school pickup, stretched out in a sun spot, basically anywhere I could tuck myself away with yarn.One day, this website will hold the blog I kept throughout our triplet pregnancy, loss, NICU journey and beyond. Until then, you can find it here if you’re interested in learning more about our family and Jude’s story!
Frequently asked questions
HOW DO I LEAVE A REVIEW?
If you LOVE what you ordered, please consider leaving me a rave review on my Etsy shop; I would be deeply grateful!! Makers like myself depend on great reviews to help get their creations seen.You’ll need an account on Etsy; if you checked out as a guest, you can create an account after you’ve ordered and link your order/review back to you! When you’re logged in to Etsy, click on your profile picture, then on “purchases and reviews”. Please let me know if you need a hand!Thank you x a million ♡
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Love Jude creations are meticulously handcrafted from start to finish. Hand washing in cold is highly recommended. Lay flat to dry + do not wring.That being said, my creations ARE machine washable. Make sure to plop your squishy find in a laundry bag first (or pillow case + tie it up) then machine wash delicate + lay flat to dry/tumble dry low.Please understand that I cannot be responsible for any damage that might result from machine washing or drying; but please do reach out should this ever occur as I would love to chat.Always follow Canadian Paediatric Society and Health Canada's safe sleep guidelines.
YARN TAILS PEEKING THROUGH?
It’s the nature of crocheted items; every finished piece will have a variety of yarn “tails” or ends to secure, weave in and/or hide inside the completed piece.I've made every effort to ensure that your piece will keep their “tails” hidden for the long haul, but in the event that one happens to work its way out (e.g. after washing) don’t worry, your item is still secure and it’s an easy fix!If it’s long enough, you can thread the tail back inside the piece/through a few stitches and re-hide it. Or, you can simply carefully trim the tail down to the finished piece and squish it a little to work the tail back inside.When in doubt, don’t hesitate for a second to reach out. I’d be so happy to help!
CUSTOM ORDERS
I am currently open for custom orders!If you see something in the shop that is not currently available, or have something else in mind, I’d love to chat! Turnaround times will vary depending on scheduling, availability of material, and complexity of the project. Please reach out anytime!
SHIPPING
I currently only ship within Canada. Flat items will be shipped via Canada Post untracked letter mail. All other items will ship via Canada Post Expedited Parcel (includes tracking) which has a guaranteed arrival within 2-7 business days from the time it is shipped.Ready to Ship items will be packed and shipped within 1-3 business days.Made to Order items listed in the shop will normally have a 1-2 week production time unless stated otherwise.Custom Orders will have their own production/shipping timeline as we work together to come up with a plan!PLEASE NOTE that once a package leaves my hands, I cannot be held responsible for orders lost, stolen or damaged in transit. Please always reach out if you suspect there might be a problem.
RETURNS + EXCHANGES
All sales are final. Additionally, once production has begun on a custom/made to order item, the order cannot be cancelled.I take extreme care to ensure that your order leaves my hands in perfect condition. If, for any reason, you are unhappy or your order arrives damaged, please reach out as soon as possible and we will work together towards a solution.Each piece is meticulously handcrafted from start to finish, meaning each will have unique characteristics and a beautiful story of its own; no two pieces will look exactly the same.