Busy

This past week we've been busy. I was "commissioned" to make a quilt for a baby shower that had a deadline. (If I don't have deadlines it doesn't get done until well after the birth usually) The phone call went like this, sort of.

Friend: "We're going to have a shower for her."

Me: "Oh I should send a gift, but I don't think I have time to make a quilt."

Friend: "I'd commission you to make a dog quilt."

Me: Silence....."I'm not sure I have it in me."

After a few days of thinking about it I called my dear friend back and said I'd do it, but to make it easy on myself, only two dogs. I found it harder to think of what to put in the other squares that I just went the distance instead. It was a ton of work, but one of my favorites now. I sure hope its loved. In the past I've made one for a boy, one gender neutral and finally a dog quilt for a girl. Click here if you're interested in the pattern.

Two of the dogs represent the recipients dogs and a couple look like our family dogs that we've had in the past. (Rest in peace)

Silky backs are my favorite

All of that work wouldn't have been finished if it hadn't been for Grammy's visit, which happened to coincide. She kept Noelle entertained for hours so that I could do what I needed to get finished. While she was here we got to celebrate her birthday with the infamous Lindy's Coconut Cake. Mmmmmm.... As you can see Papa played dress up with Noelle too!