Sunday, June 29, 2008

Happy fourth...coming up!!

See this precious little baby Dachshund?? She is the new addition to the family! Our son and his fiance could not resist this sweet little doggie...little did I know we would find such a neat little girl. Never mind the little mess around the chair, the baby dog dragged DS's t-shirt all around the room and had a glorious time. I just love her! Her name is Abby...so I call her Abby Sue, or Spud Muffin for short... Hehehe!!
This is one of my little fourth of July quilts. It is special, in that the light blue inner border and the backing are made from a thrown-away pt gown from the hospital, and this is the first quilt I made with a two color binding. The front is one color, and the back part is another. It was not too hard, and I have successfully lost the directions...I think it was in a Fons and Porter magazine.
Busy!!! Busy...at work and at home. Hope everyone is having some glorious summer days...or fall if you are in different part of our world!!
Quiltingly yours,
JulieK

15 comments:

Annette said...

What a sweet little puppy. Lucky you. And lucky Abby to have a loving home. I grew up with a dachsund and my daughter and son in law have one named Rusty...so I am fond of these cute little dogs.

Kristie said...

How cute!! We used to have a little red one named, Agnus! She was so sweet and lovable.

I like how you used the hospital gown in you quilt, that is such a neat idea!
Kristie

Gina said...

What a gorgeous puppy.
I think your wall hanging is great.

Love and hugs Gina xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Julie, what a lovely puppy, Abby is. Wonderful to watch. The Fourth of July small quilt, is beautiful. Warmest Regards Lyn

Unknown said...

What a cute little girl she is, and love your heart quilt.

Darcie said...

She IS adorable!!! What a sweet little granddoggie!!!

Can you believe it...the 4th of July is nearly here! Love your little hearts quilt. ;-) Great repurposing of a hospital gown, Mrs. RN! ;-)

Amelia said...

Cute lovable puppy...and puppy kisses are so sweekt.

But who gets to do the house breaking?

Your wall hanging is adorable.

Have fun safe 4th...

Marilyn Robertson said...

Sweet sweet Abby! A puppy can be so much fun and yet so much work at the same time. Love your wall hanging!

Teresa said...

Congratulations on your new family member! That is a real cute wall hanging. So what is a pt gown?

Libby said...

Ahhhh - what a cutie little pup *s*

SueR said...

There is nothing cuter than a baby dashchund, and Abby is such a sweet name. My Amy is 14 or 15, and her health is failing; but she was so cute as a puppy. Enjoy your new puppy.

Jeanne said...

Welcome to Abby! She is a cutie. Your little heart quilt is very pretty, too.

Unknown said...

What a cute little hearts mini.
I haven't been around much lately so am behind.

Cute new baby puppy also.

ladydi said...

I am always inspired by your lovely work - thanks for sharing, and the puppy is a cutie.

Nan said...

I am totally in love with Abby - she is absolutely adorable! Typical doxie, dragging clothes all over the place.
Your little quilt is lovely, and what a great idea to use a gown from the hospital. True recycling. I hope the 4th was a glorious one for you and the family.

Puffins and purples!!

I was tempted by Puffins...a squirrelly breed!!  LOL!  This fabric was shared with me, and I have been loved these bright, candy corn colors...