December 18, 2010

A Very Good Year For Quilts...

I thought you might enjoy a mosaic of all the quilts I created in 2010. It was a busy and satisfying year for me, and I hope you enjoyed my creative process. There were thirteen quilts total, although I'll probably make two more small quilts before the end of the month...one for Kes and one for Fezzik. Santa asked me to do it for him, and I'm all to happy to add new quilts to the list for my two dogs.

Among these finished pieces are one king size quilt, a queen size and a twin. There are a few children's quilts, and the rest are medium or large lap quilts. In our home, most of the larger lap quilts are used as table covers, which always tickles our guests.

The quilts (from top left to right) "Faerie Glen" quilt, "Butterfly Baby" quilt, "Williamsburg Welcome" quilt, "Forest Floor" quilt. Second row: French General "Rouennieres" quilt, (center) "Charmed, I'm Sure", "Love Birds" applique' quilt. Third row: "Spring Magic" quilt, "Whispering Windmills" quilt. Bottom Row: "Nantucket" quilt, "Lavender Dreams" quilt, "Dolphin Island" quilt and "The Explorer" quilt. (As usual, you can click on the mosaic for a closer look.)

A very good year for quilts, indeed.

December 17, 2010

Fezzik Friday (oops, Saturday) - 27 Weeks...

Sorry I missed my Friday date with you. Mom's been really busy and forgot to remind me it was time to write to you again. (I haven't mastered the calendar, yet. Can you believe it?) So, I'm a day late, but I have lots of pictures to share today.

Kes and I have a brand new game. It starts by running around the dining room table. It doesn't matter who does the chasing. It's the running that's the important part.
Then, when we're on opposite sides of the table, I hide under a chair where Kessie can't reach me. Next is the good part. Kes barks at me! Just one sharp, "Come out of there right now" bark to get my attention. I wag my tail and the chasing starts all over again! We keep playing until we have to get a drink of water, 'cuz our tongues are hanging out. It's a blast!
Our other game is to take all of the squeaky toys out of our toy basket and scatter them around the living room. (Mom says it looks like a massacre was perpetrated on the rug. hee hee) Kes has quite a collection of toys, and then Mom added some great new toys for me. We share, so that way we get to play with even more toys than if we were selfish and only played with our own.
Kes and I roll all of them around with our noses, and have a great time squeaking and playing tug-of-war. My two favorites are the red Kong toy (which has great "rollability") and the fox in the front right of this picture. It's my newest toy and I can really whip it around if I hold it by the tail.
When my red Kong toy starts rolling, I make a point of pushing it under the sofa. Most of the time I can get it myself, but sometimes I prefer to just guard it while I watch Kes beat up the rest of the toys...and wait for Mom or Dad to move the sofa so I can sneak around the back to get it.
Dad always comes in the room and in a real serious voice says, "Ok. What are you two up to now?" Kes smiles and wags her tail, which seems to get a good reaction. I try to follow her lead by looking cute and smiling, too.
Or sometimes I just sit down and look cute. As soon as the laughing starts, I know it worked.

I hope you're all having fun and being safe as you finish your holiday errands. This will be my very first Christmas, and I can tell already that I'm going to like it a lot. Next Friday is Christmas Eve. I'm thinking about dressing up for the occasion. See you next week!

Fezzik Inconceivable (and Kes, too!)

December 16, 2010

More Surprises...

My dear friend, Shell May of The Raspberry Rabbits sent a birthday and Christmas gift to me this year!

She recently participated in a craft show in her area. While there, she found a beautiful, little felted squirrel ornament that called out to her. He's even holding a tiny acorn between his paws. I think he's just so sweet!
On another of her shopping forays, Shell found these two wonderful acorn ornaments. I was surprised at how heavy they were. The caps are created using beads and I think the bases are mercury glass. One is silver and the other is gold. I just love them!

Whenever I write about a gift I received, Shell often comments by just leaving a note that says, "S.P.O.I.L.E.D.". Yeah. Well, guess what, girlfriend? This time, the brat's been spoiled by YOU!

Thanks so much for choosing such lovely gifts for me. Not only am I spoiled by your gifts, but I can't begin to tell you how I value you and your friendship. Like you, I sure wish we lived closer to each other. Sending a grateful hug from Florida to North Carolina, my friend.