Nearly Ready To Roll...

Brynwood Needleworks - My Last Four "Wooly Critter" Block Patterns

The Flying Cloud is nearly ready to travel. Last minute arrangements are made and once again, we're fortunate to have our retired police officer friend staying in our home while we're away. It's so nice not to have to worry about home while we visit to see family and friends up north.

So, as our Airstream pantry is fitted out; the wardrobe is filled with clothes (instead of suitcases); and the dogs share our excitement (because they sense something is going on), I can turn my thoughts to what I'll be packing to work on while we travel.

Brynwood Needleworks - "Wooly Critter" Crow and Pumpkin

 

Of course, I'll be visiting Primitive Gatherings in Menasha while I'm in Wisconsin (I know. Be very jealous!), so I can pick up some of the wools I need for my final four blocks (as well as the wools I love to use for the pincushions you find in my shop). I especially need to find some oranges like the pumpkin in that block!

I'm also packing silk ribbons and fabric to make some new items for my shop. I can't wait to show you what I have in mind. I think you'll like them. In essence, I've decided not to take my sewing machine, but will rather concentrate on hand stitched treasures this trip.

I've also contemplated taking a blog break while we're away, but face it. Three or four weeks is just too long for me to be away from all of you. So, as we get down to hours before we leave, I'll be keeping in touch with you every day as I always have for the past seven and a half years. (Has it really been that long? Seems like just yesterday that I wrote my first post!)

Thanks for being here with me each day. I know you're there and you inspire me to share more projects and ideas. I try to live up to your expectations. 

For now, I'd better get back to packing. I still have things to do. Have a great day, and I'll see you tomorrow!

Wooly Feathers...

Brynwood Needleworks - Wooly Bird

Planning our departure, and preparing to fly away this week in the Flying Cloud, but I've still managed to do a little work on this block. Sharing how I've feathered out my little bird somehow seems appropriate.

There are a lot of leaves (and branches) to stitch to the background fabric - and when I look closely at my photos, I see that I hadn't completed one of the leaves in this photo. Pictures always magnify our work, and they also help with color choices or placements. I love to photograph quilt blocks prior to sewing, because the pictures will help me double check that I haven't made an error, too.

Brynwood Needleworks - Sheep and Willow Detail

The little lamb and bird have eyes now, so my block is coming to life. I'm hoping to finish it this week, whether or not it's here at home or on the road. 

My plan is to set up a couple of the other blocks to take along. Handwork always travels well, and you know me...I always find a way to keep busy creating something. More soon...

Tuesdays With Tag - Sick Puppy...

Brynwood Needleworks - Tag's Vet Visit

Hi, Everybody!

First of all...I'm super sorry this is late. I actually wrote it in time, but Mom set it for the wrong date. Honestly. It's really hard to get good help around here!

 

Anyway, did we ever have an excitin' weekend here! Mom and Dad (especially Dad) are still tired.

Brynwood Needleworks - Waitin' For My Doctor

Mom had to get up early yesterday mornin' to take me to my doctor for my annual checkup. Yeah. Gotta love when they take my temperature. They could just ask me, for Pete's sake! I'd be happy to tell 'em I don't have a fever. sheesh.

I got three shots; I got Benedryl so I don't have a reaction to the other shots; one so I don't get stinky kennel cough from other dogs; and one to make sure I don't get lepto-somethin'-or-other. Otherwise, my doctor said I'm healthy and svelt. I'm 28.9 pounds, and she said I have a perfect peanut shape, which is what's desirable for my breed. You want to be able to see my sides tucked in forward of my bunny butt. I guess all that swimmin', and Mom watchin' what I eat paid off!

So, I'm sure you want to know why Mom and Dad were so tired yesterday. Well, folks, you can blame it on the black dog! She was sick over the weekend, and when one of us is sick, Dad and Mom worry a lot.

Brynwood Needleworks - Bella's Ready To Go

It started Saturday night. Bella was wakin' Dad up every couple of hours 'cuz she had to go outside and...well, you know. It was really bad. He'd bring her back in the house and then she just couldn't settle. Then, twice before it got light outside, Bella barfed all over. Dad was really worried after that.

Dad and Mom decided that Bella had to go to the emergency vet in Sarasota right away, so off they went early Sunday morning. Dad stayed with her for about five hours, and then the vets said that they thought she should stay with them at least until midnight. They wanted to do more tests and give her IV fluids. Dad came home to wait for them to call us.

Brynwood Needleworks - Text Message From Bella's ER Vet

Once, they even sent us a text message to show us that BB was gettin' her IV fluids and was restin'. They said it looked like there might be a blockage, but they'd take more x-rays to know for sure.

Brynwood Needleworks - Bella with Dad and Nurse Kate

They called us again at 2:30 in the mornin' to tell us that it looked like stuff was movin' and she'd be okay. They said she could come back home Monday mornin' with medicines, so after my vet appointment at the regular doctor's office, we went to the emergency vet's to pick her up.

Nurse Kate represents all the vets and nurses and techs who took care of The Black Dog while she stayed overnight with them. They took really good care of her.

Brynwood Needleworks - Leavin' The Doggie Doctor

 

We were all real glad to go home together again. Thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Sarasota Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center , and Drs. Fincher, Strickland, and Snell, the vets who took such good care of our girl.

I think that's enough excitement for one weekend, don't you? I'm glad she's back home. Our family isn't whole when one of us is sick. We take care of each other. As Mom and Dad say, "It's what we do." Even when it's for our Bella Butt!

I might tease and give her a hard time, but she really is my family. We don't want anythin' to happen to her. I've got to go now before I get mushy. I think I've got somethin' in my eyes.

I'll see you again in seven. 'til then...  

"Chase A Dream - Or A Squirrel".