Wednesday, 29 April 2009

Dog Show 2

Thanks to Jane's excellent suggestion, not only have I got a nice, gutsy border for my Dog Show quilt, but I didn't have to go and buy any! (No, I didn't steal it, and neither did Jane give it to me - generous as she is!) She suggested a piano keys border using the fabrics I had used for the dogs themselves. What a great idea. I didn't have enough of all the fabrics (as ever) but I think it works well.

I have decided to label all the breeds, because I'm not sure whether everyone will be familiar with them.

This is Robodog. (He was actually the first one I made, and turned out a little chunky!)

Here is Aussiedog, made from fabulous Australian fabric.
This is Pointer, who is so interested in something, his head has nearly left his body!



And here is Stripedog, a bit of a throwback from the hippie era, with his purple coat.
And now to label the rest!




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12 comments:

  1. Lynda (Granny K)29 April 2009 at 11:21

    What a terrific quilt! I love it, especially with the bold border.

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  2. Joyce29 April 2009 at 13:26

    Perfect border and I love the idea of labeling the dogs.

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  3. Sew Create It - Jane29 April 2009 at 17:23

    Looks wonderful! Glad the piano key border worked :o)

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  4. Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson29 April 2009 at 17:44

    What a fun quilt! The border is perfect.

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  5. Tonya Ricucci29 April 2009 at 20:15

    love the piano key border and the names really make the quilt that much more special. very fun all around.

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  6. Doina30 April 2009 at 06:11

    Beautiful quilt!

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  7. Contented Caroline30 April 2009 at 08:50

    It's gorgeous and I love the border it really finishes off the quilt beautifully - so bright and cheery. The embroidered names for the dogs is also fantastic.

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  8. Helen in the UK30 April 2009 at 18:08

    What a fun quilt!! I love that you are labelling each dog too :)

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  9. Andrea30 April 2009 at 18:17

    This quilt just keeps getting better and better - I love it x

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  10. jovaliquilts2 May 2009 at 01:33

    Just a great quilt -- fun, funny, interesting, cheery, etc. What a treasure!

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  11. Diana3 May 2009 at 15:51

    I love the names you gave the dogs. It's a great quilt.

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  12. black bear cabin5 May 2009 at 06:13

    this is just the coolest quilt!!! i LOVE it!!!
    the little names for each dog makes it even more clever...wonderful colors...and nice border (great idea jane)!
    great job...as always...but seriously...i want it! :)

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