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Sunday, August 11, 2013

2013 Pets On Quilts

pets on quilts

It's finally here!  Please be sure to visit our hostess Jacque and her helpers Padsworth and Dragondrop over at LilyPad Quilting.  Still time to get that pet or pet quilt and link up. Go direct to link HERE

My furries were most uncooperative as well as the weather.  We tried several quilts, several settings, wind blew things away, rain and lightening sent us scurrying - BUT finally...........


My entry in the Cat on Quilt catagory is 'Moe with Country Cousins'.  Bella is actually behind the quilt as they thought this was great fun to chase each other around the quilt hung in the apple tree.

  
Moe pounding on Bella's tail as it poked a little under the quilt.  This led to some more 'tom' foolery.


Yes, the quilt down on the ground and Moe thinking Bella is under it - NOT - she ran up the tree!!  No , he's not the brightest crayon in the box.


And yes, He still thinks she is under the quilt and really stirred it up trying to find her.  Shhhh - she's still in the tree - I think she was laughing! I know I was.....


This is a free pattern with Red Rooster Fabrics called Country Cousins and was one of my earlier quilts.


I love the little girls and they would make for a cute center on a baby quilt as they are quite large.  You will notice, I was into adding buttons right from the start.



I added curly hand-stitching to the sheep - otherwise they looked like pigs.  And yes, yo-yo's on those birdhouses instead of buttons.  I can make them, just not a favorite.


And those silly chickens..................... The quilt is hand quilted and the outer border hand tied - like to mix it up then as well as now.


And pieced the back - do you recognize that dotty green?  From the Hungery Catapillar line when it first came out.  I thought it was perfect for a farm-country quilt.


And a special label attached with the blanket stitch.  Dotty binding, but look - I hadn't learned to miter corners yet.


So - there is 'Moe with Country Cousins' as my Cat on Quilt entrant in the 2013 Pets on Quilts. 

Please be sure to visit all the entrants and leave our hosts/hostess a comment, too.

Sewingly Yours,
Sharon

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51 comments:

  1. gpcAugust 11, 2013 at 4:30 AM

    Great quilt, funny cats! I love the curly quilting on the sheep! :)

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  2. Dana GaffneyAugust 11, 2013 at 4:43 AM

    I love those two and Moe chasing Bella when she's not even there is hilarious!

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  3. StitchinByTheLakeAugust 11, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    Cute quilt Sharon - I love those little girls! blessings, marlene

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  4. JoannaAugust 11, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    That's funny. Your cats must see quilts and think "playtime." The quilt is charming, and I agree that a child would love those images as much as I do.

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  5. LesleyAugust 11, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    What a great quilt story! That beautiful quilt definitely brings out the playfulness of Moe!

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  6. Nanbon44August 11, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    I see you have a inspector for your quilts..

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  7. DonnaAugust 11, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    Beautiful quilt. Moe will find Bella!

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  8. Agnes B. BullockAugust 11, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Beautiful quilt and feline model- hope she gets top dollar!

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  9. DebbieAugust 11, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Moe doesn't have to be smart....just love your quilts! this one is so cute.

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  10. LorisAugust 11, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Moe looks to be a sweetheart checking out your quilt. Hope the thunder and lightening stay away!

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  11. BarbaraAugust 11, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    I love this quilt, and Moe looks purrfectly pleased with it as well!

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  12. Quilter KathyAugust 11, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    I love this quilt Sharon! I have a special cousin that I would love to make it for, so thanks so much for the link to the pattern!

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  13. QuiltSueAugust 11, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    I love the sheep on your quilt Sharon.

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  14. tink's momAugust 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Backyard fun. What more could a mom ask for. Great cats and very sweet quilt.

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  15. Teresa in Music CityAugust 11, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Oh cats are so funny!!! Gypsy has been totally uncooperative so far - no pics have been allowed, so I may have to get really creative if I want to get an entry in the contest!

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  16. Christine MAugust 11, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Lovely quilt Sharon. At least you managed to get one of the cats in the photo!

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  17. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingAugust 11, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Those sheep are great. Love those hand stitched curls. Silly cats!

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  18. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsAugust 11, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    So much fun! You know I love critters and critter quilts. Great post girlfriend!
    xx

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  19. The Slimmer Pugs, Kitties, and MamaAugust 11, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    Moe is simply adorable. I love the stitch you added to the sheep. Nothing is better than cats and quilts. One of my favorite artists, Jim Shore, loves animals and incorporates quilt designs in everything he makes. Gotta love it!!
    God Bless,
    Mindy, Mama of The Slimmer Pugs & Purrs

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  20. KarinAugust 11, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Glad you were able to get a photo...not always easy to get when the star attraction is not in the mood for it. Lovely quilt as well.

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  21. Missy ShayAugust 11, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    What a pretty quilt! My kitties like playing those games also.

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  22. My Sister Made Me Do It....August 11, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    what a lovely, happy quilt Sharon and you can rest assured that the kitties have decided it is a winner!

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  23. SnoodlesAugust 11, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    Great post, Sharon, what fun they were having! Thanks for partying with us!

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  24. UnknownAugust 12, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Cats are great models, they just never seem to do what they are supposed to do. Still, I love your quilt and I adore your cats!

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  25. Sandra KayeAugust 12, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Super cute quilt:):)...and the kitty is very sweet:):) thanks for sharing:):)

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  26. KatieQAugust 12, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Bella and Moe are a riot. Kitties and quilts always seem right together. I really like the pieced backing.

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  27. PugMomAugust 12, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    Looks like your cats had some fun during your photo shoot!

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  28. Joanie's Trendy QuiltsAugust 12, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    Sounds as though you had some fun with your furry friends Bella and Moe while trying to get great shots of them on the quilt. Pretty quilt!

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  29. SewCalGalAugust 12, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    I'm cracking up with Moe and Bella playing under your quilt (or one of them playing and the other in a tree). I recall when ever I laid a quilt out on the floor my cats would have such fun playing under it. What is it about a quilt (or blanket) that gets them so excited? Too funny.

    Beautiful quilts and cats too!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  30. Rebeckah AustinAugust 13, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Moe is adorable!

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  31. VickieAugust 13, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    I sure glad to see that Moe hasn't given up on quilting. He's a pretty cat.

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  32. KimAugust 14, 2013 at 1:06 AM

    It's so fun to watch cats play. So cute and love your quilt.

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  33. EllaAugust 14, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    I bet Moe provides hours of hilarity! Thanks for sharing your quilty helpers.

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  34. LyndseyAugust 14, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Oh Moe you and Bella are such lovely cats and seem to have so much fun. I think you'll have to be a bit quicker to catch Bella. Love the quilt you are showing off.

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  35. Susie August 14, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Hi Sharon, love the quilt so country and your cats are lovely. They are such fun companions. Thanks for sharing. Susie x

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  36. Valerie the Pumpkin Patch QuilterAugust 14, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    Hahaha Moe is so cute! I love the little curly stitching in the sheep - way too cute!!

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  37. SheilaAugust 14, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Oops. I almost missed your second post entry. What a cute quilt, Sharon. Love it. Good luck.
    Bet those two funny cats keep you in stitches :D

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  38. Sweet William The ScotAugust 15, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Helloooo ~ Let me introduce myself, I am Sweet William The Scot, and I am taking the tour of the quilts. I am more of a dog blogger, but I have made three quilts in my lifetime. Love your original design. The two little girls are adorable.
    Sweet William The Scot

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  39. Lucky Duck DreamsAugust 15, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    You have a wonderful pet who obviously loves to pose on quilts!

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  40. DebraAugust 16, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Cats and quilts - purrfect together!

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  41. RuthAugust 16, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Hilarious - love the quilt too!

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  42. LynetteAugust 16, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Fun entry. :D Cats are hilarious! love the curly quilting on the sheep, the yo-yo's, and all the buttons. It's so fun to pull out our earlier works, eh?

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  43. MCAugust 16, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Love your quilted sheep! Moe seems to be having a great time playing with it.

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  44. Michele TAugust 16, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    I don't think it matters where a quilt is... pets are naturally drawn to them!!

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  45. janAugust 17, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Your kitty is adorable. I love the quilt too. I am going to have to look up that pattern! I just entered the contest too tonight - #84. Good luck xo jan

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  46. DebiAugust 18, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    Cute, cute, cute! Love your helpers:) Thanks for sharing!

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  47. MicheleAugust 18, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    I'm sure the best part was all the laughs the fur babies gave you while you worked on the photo shoot.

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  48. Laura BAugust 18, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    What fun cats and quilts are. I have no idea how anyone can vote, however, as they are all (pets and quilts) awesome.

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  49. Needled MomAugust 20, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Very cute - both the cat and the quilt!

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  50. IHaveANotion ~ Kelly JacksonAugust 20, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Oh mitered smitered....highly over rated corners those mitered ones! Love you quilt and your determination.

    Smiles,
    Kelly

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  51. AnonymousAugust 21, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    What a sweet quilt and kitty.

    imperfectseams@gmail.com

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