A good quilt for a good puppy. My coco will be turning 1 year old on Christmas Day! What better reason do I need to make her a special quilt just for her.
My friend, Sheila, will recognize these blocks. We exchanged them years ago and I decided to use some for this scrap happy quilt.
In honor of Tonya's new book, I used her style of liberated letters.
I did my favorite unmarked liberated cross hatch. I developed a new method of doing this and will share it with you soon.
I think she likes it! And yes, I do intend for her to use it on her bed, in her crate, wherever she likes.
Yooray! I finally finished my Christmas Red Work. It only took about 10 years..... I love this 50/60's Santa, he is the real one for me.
I also finished my house for Beth's House Project. You still have until January 1st to send her a 12" block.
And finally, from my home to yours, Merry Merry Christmas!! Poor coco, she just had to endure it.
I am still planning to do a post on my marking techniques and tools. But first, a Christmas break and a road trip to the "Farm".
See you next year!
Lucky old puppy that's all I can say. Have a wonderful Christmas too from my house to your's
ReplyDeleteSue
I cannot beluive Coco gets his own quilt! You are too funny!!
ReplyDeleteI adore your vintage Santa stitchery.
Merry Christmas Barb!!
Aha! what a fun quilt! I remember your post about Coco! Wow.. it has been a year already?
ReplyDeleteLove your quilting and red work.
Have a great trip and Happy Holidays!
that is such a great pic of you all!!! love Coco's quilt and the fact that she gets to use it! wonderful Santa - that's the one I think of too. Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteA special quilt for a special puppy! I love the colors and I put that book on my wish list. I really want to try doing the letters.
ReplyDeleteYour Santa is like the Santa I remember from my childhood. Very chubby and jolly looking!
Coco looks embarassed in the pic...and I don't think she's smiling? LOL ;)
What a good mom you are - my kids don't even have quilts from me! Want to thank you for stopping by the blog and leaving thoughtful comments throughout the year!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays!
Merry christmas
ReplyDeleteHave a great holiday! Love Coco's quilt! wow! Does Coco know how special she is? I hope so.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun quilt! The letters are wonderful and a gorgeous label. I'm looking forward to that quilting tutorial.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like Coco likes her quilt. :0)
Oh, your dog looks so sweet in that wonderful quilt. I will look forward to learning your liberated cross hatch!
ReplyDeleteHave fun on the farm.
HOW FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I ooh and aah at sweet Coco- black labs have a special spot in my heart! And the CELEBRATION of Tonya's letters continue, I LOVE YOUR QUILT!! Lucky Coco! Merry Christmas and enjoy the farm! Em
ReplyDeleteCoco surely deserves her own quilt! That is a great photo of her and her snuggly...lol. Your Santa redwork is great, he is so jolly!
ReplyDeleteHave a great time on your holiday roadtrip. And at dinner on Christmas Eve...fah rah, rah, rah, rah...or it is "Manjah!"?
Jill
What a lucky lucky doggy! And of course I am liking that selvage roof on your house block. Happy Holidays! Looks like lots of fun at your house!!
ReplyDeleteCoco looks like an arm full in your family picture, but what a lucky puppy she is to have such a great quilt. I like your liberated cross hatching.
ReplyDeleteSeason's greetings, happy holidays, and Merry Christmas across the miles, Barb. I enjoy our visits back & forth.
Love love love your Santa!!! Lucky dog getting such a wonderful quilt. Enjoy your holiday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect cute puppy quilt! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteLucky Coco, that's a gorgeous quilt, and so is the photo of all of you together.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you.
Goodness, you have been very busy!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Coco. I love her quilt!
Merry Christmas to you and all your family, Barb!
I love your photo on the banner, and the new quilt is wonderful- knowing how much Tonia likes animals, she'll be tickled pink!
ReplyDeleteNow that looks like one very happy puppy!! I LOVE your family picture, it just puts a big ol' smile on my face :0)
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and yours!!
Crispy
I love Coco's quilt! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your trip to the farm!
lol
and oh I love the picture of Coco with her new quilt , yes she needs to use it any way she wants!
Great family picture.
Enjoy your holidays!
Kathie
oh I just love that Santa! I agree thats the Santa I always picture too...
ReplyDeletewould love to make this into a wallhanging or even a great pillow.
what are you going to do with it?
Kathie
That's a great quilt for Coco. Happy Birthday Coco!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful Santa, and a beautiful house. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
You all look like you are having so much fun! Love the Coco quilt! And I am totally enamored with your little selvedge roof and tree! Merry Christmas to all!
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ReplyDeleteI love the quilt and coco looks like he is going to enjoy it, the Santa is a real Santa to me too.
ReplyDeleteYour family picture is beautiful, all these happy faces, enjoy your break
Christine
Your family looks great! and what a cute doggie - we just got a new yellow lab puppy on xmas eve, now I'm thinking I should make her a quilt too! love it~
ReplyDeleteLucky Coco -- that quilt is fabulous! I can't wait to hear more about the cross hatching. LOVE the Santa -- that's the real one to me too. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHi Barb! Thank you for your welcome message on my blog. You were the first person to post a comment, which thrilled me as I am a regular follower of your blog!! I just love your style and all the beautiful things you make. Thanks for the troubleshooting advice. I think I have got it sorted out. I am not the most techno-savvy person out there. Thank you for making my day!!!
ReplyDeleteRegards.