After several days of rain, followed by several days of below freezing temperatures, as is typical in
NC the weather turned WARM...about 70 or 72 F
I saw many happy wagging tails!!
There were 2 dogs walking in the picture below
One in front was a brindle not sure of breed
Black lab in the back.
Black Lab
Below is my latest quilting project which I will donate to Project Linus, Raleigh Chapter,
was started in 1996 by Susie Holmes. Over 50,000 blankets have been delivered to many local groups and agencies that help seriously ill or traumatized children who need a HUG from a blanket including: Wake Med Hospitals, Rex Hospital, Duke Hospital NICU, Safe Space (for children of abused women receiving support), Hospice (for their Reflections program for grieving children and teens), Make a Wish Foundation, the children at Salvation Army, Children's Flight of Hope, and Wake County Social Services.
It is a play mat
Same pattern as last week's called a square in a square.
Made with 5" and 10" precut squares both in nursery fabric.
I had 9- 10" squares left over. Once I sewed them together I had just the perfect
amount of fabric for backing. I think everyone knows how much I love pops of
brilliant colors. The two smaller photos are up close of the quilting stitch.
me neither, that is interesting to see what mother nature can do ;O) we love the giraffe quilt it has something super sweet... like a memory from childhood... I always wanted a giraffe, but my parents never agreed...sigh...
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ReplyDeleteMy pal Aitch had a wheaten doxie many years ago...
The quilt will be much adored, of that I am certain!!! YAM xx
Very sweet quilt! I love my blankie(cabana towel) so I think Project Linus is awesome. Everybody needs a blankie for security, comfort and fun. I have never seen a doxie that color either. Little white floofy dogs seem to be the choice here. Good Morning!
ReplyDeletethe quilt is really beautiful and the gift of it even more beautiful for those kids. love the colors… that looks like a dangerous place for people to walk their dogs..that said I know they were happy to get out after all the bad weather
ReplyDeleteLucky dogs got to go outside. Those play mat are just the best. So pretty. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteThe play mat is really pretty! I'll bet those doggies were happy to get an out n' about!
ReplyDeleteAll the pup walking reminds me of hubby and our Little Bit. They used to love exploring the sights, sounds and smells. Precious memory.
ReplyDeleteYour work is most beautiful and thank you for donating to such a worthy cause.
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Have a fabulous Happy Tuesday. Big hug, honey. ♥
Love your playmat! You are so kind, Miss Cecilia♥
ReplyDeleteWe won't have weather that nice for a couple of months. The low temp is predicted to be in the negative numbers in a couple of days. We love your Project Linus quilt and just know it will bring joy to someone.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift to the project. Sweet!
ReplyDeleteMomma says she had never seen a doxie that color either, UNTIL she saw a picture of one just yesterday! How weird.
ReplyDeleteThose donated quilts/blankets must be such a wonderful thing for folks to receive!
ReplyDeleteOkay, are coats optional? Those people must have been freezing their behinds off in that first picture with the dachshund! Especially if you say it just has been freezing!
ReplyDeleteLove the blanket. I wish I had some more patience to actually make something like that. At the moment I am knitting a dress. For a 3 month old! Big enough for me!!
Klem, Mara
A great cause. Someone is going to love huggin' that. My SIL used to make pillows for children who were in hospital. Occasionally, she'd see a child in a shop still hugging a pillow that she'd made.
ReplyDeleteThat came out great. How kind of you to donate it to such a good cause. XO
ReplyDeleteC; the quilt is amazing, and I know sure as I sit here and type, it's going to be very appreciated, and loved ~ ♥♥♥ well done !!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your quilt!!! So kind of you!
ReplyDeleteKZK
We have been getting out in the sunshine here for the past few day, the temps have been in the hi 50s(warm for us) and even warmer in the sun!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable quilt fr such a great cause!
The quilt is lovely. It will be very appreciated.
ReplyDeleteI know they will enjoy the quilt. And pups!!
ReplyDeleteSome warm Spring weather is still a long way off here in WNY. But we're glad you got to enjoy some!
ReplyDeleteAt the nursing home where my ghostwriter works, several groups donate hand made blankets to keep everyone warm. But they're usually not as fancy as your beautiful one.
We would LOVE 70 degrees right about now. What a pretty quilt.
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are amazing
ReplyDeleteTwo tails from this household went for a walk in the sunshine yesterday too.
ReplyDeleteWe have been stuck indoors with the flu so being well is like springtime to me! LOL! I love your playmat and what a wonderful cause.
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