Sunday, August 11, 2013

I Wrapped Up in My Favorite Quilt...

Gabby 

... and Toby

for a photo shoot for the Pets on Quilts Show.



I made this raggie denim shirt quilt 10 years ago when I first started long arm quilting.  Many of you have seen it, because I have shared it here. 



I cut up denim shirts, plaid cotton shirts, flannel scraps, and denim dresses to create this quilt.  



I backed my quilt with flannel fabric and used a poly batting to make it a little lighter than if I had used a cotton batting.





I was just learning to free style quilt.  I chose a variegated thread with blends of blues. I really had fun practicing loops and whimsical flowers. 





In the beginning, I had a hard time hitting the center points of the flowers, thus resulting in the uneven flowers that still look great today - 10 years later.







I did not snip this quilt to fray.  I let it fray naturally.

 
It is my favorite quilt of all the quilts I have ever made.  It is soft and warm, yet light weight, because of the poly batting and use of the denim shirts.



In the winter, I cuddle up as I am blogging. Sometimes I share it with Gabby and Toby.  They love it too!




Category for the Pets on Quilts Show:  Dogs on Quilts

Click here to hop over and enjoy all the other Pets on Quilts.

Enjoy your pets!
Marcia

I also enjoy my new grand baby and I will be sharing some baby photos soon. Remember, I made four quilts for him and tons of baby burp cloths. I took photos of them being put to good use. We had a wonderful trip to the Netherlands and I am finally recovering from the jet lag! I spent a lot of time in the rocking chair just holding the baby.  


Click here for the link to this baby quilt that I rolled into my carry on bag and hand delivered to my grand baby.

32 comments:

Loris said...

Great quilt idea! Looks like it went over well with the pups too :-)

Dana Gaffney said...

That quilt looks so inviting, soft denim makes the prettiest blues. Gabby and Toby certainly look like they enjoy it, they're adorable. Thanks.

Agnes B. Bullock said...

Love this quilt!
No way that you are a grandmother- way too young!

Vroomans' Quilts said...

Always enjoyed that quilt and the pups must have missed you. Congratulations Grandma!!

Karin said...

Beautiful photos of your dogs...quilt looks super inviting. Thanks for sharing

The Slimmer Pugs, Kitties, and Mama said...

Nothing better than a light-weight quilt. And...the flower stitch just makes that quilt yours and delightful.
God Bless your new grand baby!
Much Love,
Mindy, Mama of The Slimmer Pugs & Purrs

tink's mom said...

They do look so comfy tucked in and under that wonderful quilt. Love the quilting. A great place to practice and you did it so well.

Unknown said...

You certainly found the perfect models to present that beautiful quilt of yours!

Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting said...

What a cutie your grand baby is. Glad you had a great trip.

Barbara said...

What a fun quilt, and your quilting is fantastic as always.

Nanbon44 said...

that pair are so cute as the cuddle in the quilt

Joanie's Trendy Quilts said...

Toby, Gabby and quilt are all so sweet and wonderful! Your denim and flannel quilt looks like the one you just love curling up in.

Rebeckah Austin said...

Eww no so cute! Love the quilt too!

Kim said...

Cute dogs! They look so cozy and comfy.

SewCalGal said...

What cute four legged furry kids you have and a beautiful two legged gkid too! Love your quilt. Best jeans quilt I've ever seen. Inspirational!

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

Lyndsey said...

Such cute fur babies you have and your quilt is fabulous.

Christine M said...

How cute are your dogs. Your quilt is lovely. Very effective.

Susie said...

Love the denim quilt and your wonder doggies. I have a dog who loves to cuddle and be wrapped up in quilts. Susie x

Sweet William The Scot said...

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. We all have our favorite one. I think I am from the washed denim generation and your quilt hits a beat with me.
Sweet William The Scot

Lucky Duck Dreams said...

So sweet!

Snoodles said...

Thanks for being a sponsor, Marcia! Love the sweet photo of you and your grandson, as well as the cuteness from Toby and Gabby!

Ruth said...

That's a perfect doggy quilt - I can see you all snuggled up together on a winters day!

Michele T said...

Great photo of Gabby and Toby with your lovely quilt...love the stitching designs!!

jan said...

I love your doggies and your quilt .
congrats on the grandbaby too!
I am going to sign up to follow your blog so i can come back and read about your quilts. Good luck in the contest .
xo jan@sewandsowfarm #84

Vickie said...

Cute doggies, nice quilts too.

Needled Mom said...

Your quilt is wonderful and the doggies are so sweet too.

Debi said...

They look so comfy! They are so cute. Thanks for sharing.

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