Oh Blue....

Tonight I came in my room and picked up my laptop to check my favorite sites and blogs.  As I laid back on the bed, I was joined soon by the dogs, Blue and Hannah.

Blue

Hannah

The soft, cool night breeze gently flowed into the room, and I noticed Blue lift his head and drink in the smells of the night.  All of a sudden, he LEAPED onto the bay window in the room and I thought he was about to charge through the stained glass window to get outside!  Now this would not be quite so worrisome if we were on the ground floor, but we were in my 2nd story bedroom!

I could, by now, hear something creeping about on the fence below the window, rustling through the plants and vines that grow along the fence between our house and the neighbors.  About this time, Blue had exited the bedroom and timed it so that he was planted by the front door when our son walked by and, thinking he simply needed to out to potty, opened it up, letting Blue charge out like a bullet!

"Oh No,"  I thought, as I heard it all unfold....."he is going to catch whatever is out there, poor unsuspecting critter!"  Well, I heard Blue take a flying leap and hit the fence, but whatever it was must have heard him charging and slipped down the other side, just in time!  Whew!

I scolded out the window, "Blue, you leave it!  You give kisses, be a good boy!"  (Yeah right, I'm SURE he really listened to me!!  Hmm, what would Cesar do?)  Although soon enough, I heard Blue out by the front door, so in he came and reclaimed his space next to me.  But that nose is still twitching, searching for those sweet smells, as he lifts his head and turns toward the window.

And our shepherd Hannah?  She has no part in critter chasing.  She is truly a regal lady!   For her, it's much easier to glare at me until I get the hint that she's ready for her evening treat!   Ah the sweet life of dogs.  Gotta love 'em, and yes, we truly do.

Romping at the Toro Canyon dog park

Shark!

I had really intended to use this shark-themed piece of fleece for two baby blankies, but then decided to keep it larger, to use as a soft throw when needed.  The intended recipients are such ocean-faring folk and have a true fascination and respect for the shark, it was the first piece I put in my basket when I was out shopping for fabrics.  This is the kind of fleece  they sell in a set, with a complimentary color for the backing, that you cut strips along the edges and tie the front to the back, but I didn't want knots in it.   If a baby might be rolling around on it one of these days soon, knots would not do, so I opted to sew the right sides together all around the edges, turn it, then a zig-zag top stitch all around the edges. NOT your typical baby blanket, but it is quite comfy and cozy, with, yes, a touch of adventure. 

You can see how soft this is!

A solid blue backing was included with this Shark print.

Very cushy indeed!

Until next time!
♥ Jan

Noah's Ark Baby Quilt

I have been having the best time sewing these simple little baby quilts -- this one especially!  I have a special little someone in mind who just happens to have been named Noah!  He will be here sometime around the middle of October.  This is a Debbie Mumm fabric.  I was on a mission to find a piece with the Noah's Ark theme, and just when I thought it was NOT to be found, there it was, tucked back into the shelf at the store.

As you can see in one of the pics, it is backed with a more solid yet swirly blue fabric, and of course, some soft batting in between layers, and edged with blue satin.  Can't wait to see him all snuggled in this one!