design wall 4-18-11

Still on my design wall, but I have the top completed.  Now to work on a back.

The Kleptomaniac and the Dots Top

Take a look at that sweet face, that little sleeping angel face, and think, there is no way that dog could be a kleptomaniac.  No way, you say.

We were in the local PetsMart store killing time this morning, when I noticed there were some good sales on stuff I needed.  (You can always use dog stuff and fabric stuff, I have found.)

So I went to grab a basket for our necessities.  Cat litter.  Always a necessity.  On sale, even better.  A cool treat dispenser that rolls around on the floor and treats fall out.  They have fun pushing it around and get ALONE play and FUN.  Yes, just what I needed for my Velcro Boy.  (As I sit here typing he is draped across my foot.)

We pay for our necessities and leave.  Once out in the parking lot, I notice something in his mouth.  He has a dog cookie in the shape of a bone hidden in the mouth.  It is still wrapped in cellophane but it is cracked in three places.  He was saving it for the ride home when he could get the wrapping off, I guess.

So back we went, explained to them my dog stole a bone and made him apologize to the nice cashier lady.  And mom paid for the bone.  Now tell me this was not deliberate, he had taken the price tag off to make it look like he had brought it in himself!  Smart boy, but not smart enough.  Yet.

DiNozzo got a piece for the ride home, then he had to share part of the rest with Dutch at home. 

I just finished the African Women top.  It looks incredible with the borders on.  The dark borders against the bright yellow really tone down the colors and make the whole quilt SING!

I love it.

And Frank says this is his favorite quilt of all times because of the colors. 

glen:  now to sandwich and quilt.  Judy did hers in a baptist fan pattern I think.

The Dots are Connecting!

From Judy's Connect the Dots class on Friday.  This is the African one. 

So far: 

About 2 PM this is what it is looking like.  I am thinking the yellow border is wavery.  Hmm.  But it is looking great.

Design Wall Monday 4-11-11

I am so excited to share with you my Design Wall today.  These beauties came from the two workshops lead by Judy over the weekend in Baton Rouge, LA.

Judy and I are new BFFs! 

All the fabric for these guys came from my stash.  Not a single piece did I purchase.  And the African print from 3 years ago is so beautiful when paired with the colors from the hand dyes I purchased two years ago.  I love this quilt and can't wait to complete it.

The Saturday workshop was Morning Splash.  I was not totally in love with this pattern, but about 1/2 way through the class when it began coming together, I was hopelessly lost in in!  It definitely grew on me.  I can't wait to complete this one.  And it definitely looks Easter-y.

Thanks Judy!  You are one swell gal!

glen: