Today is the last day to link up posts and pictures for the Pets on Quilts Parade over at Jacque's Lily Pad Quilting. The voting begins tomorrow... and it will be no easy choice because there are so many great entries! Jacque, you do such a great job hosting one of the funnest events in Quilting Blog Land and we all really appreciate all the hard work you put into it each year. Thank you!
So without further ado, here is my first entry in the Pet Themed Quilt category - a quilted pillow. I made it using the Crafted Appliqué technique, from my book of the same name. (My book is one of the sponsored prizes in the Pets on Quilts Show this year!) This method really enables you to do raw edge applique with the tiniest details and not worry as much about fraying.
The pillow is a thank you gift for a friend and it features her little Boston Terrier "Libby", happily licking a blue raspberry popsicle. (I was informed that those are the very best flavor.) My friend is just crazy about her dog, so stalking her for pet photos was a lot of fun.
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| Popsicle Pup Pillow |
If you click on the picture below, you can see Libby's eye a little better. I did it in brown fabric and it doesn't show up as well as it does in person. She has her eyes closed in popsicle licking bliss.
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| Popsicle Pup Pillow |
Since this year I haven't got a pet on a quilt entry, I plopped Penny by the Popsicle Pup pillow and took some photos of her in the chair. I'm including them in this post as an extra, just for fun. Can you see her trying to look everywhere but at the camera? You can almost hear what she's thinking. She gets shy if you focus on her too much. Normally, she can't hold her licker.
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| Penny's Photo Shoot |
I'm writing another post today for a second entry in the Pets on Quilts Parade. Two posts in one day - that's a new one for me.
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Seams to me Penny is wondering just where HER popsicle is! Such a cute pillow, good thing Libby is sitting on some newspapers to keep the drips off the upholstery! Love it!
ReplyDeleteAnd I thought I was late to the party :) The pillow is wonderful, but Penny is much cuter, maybe Jacque will let you start a new category "cutie next to pillow with amazing eyes".
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun pillow, your fabric choices are just brilliant! Penny seams to be thinking she would much rather have a popsicle than a photo shoot)))
ReplyDeleteYour pillow looks great! Your friend is going to love it!
ReplyDeletePenny is adorable! Your pillow is wonderful too! That background is one of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteHow cute! (Both the cushion and your dog.) I wish you good luck. :-)
ReplyDeleteAdorable! (Both the pet and the cushion!)
ReplyDeleteAdorable! (Both the pet and the cushion!)
ReplyDeleteVery cute project and what a sweetie pup.
ReplyDeleteHi! This is super fun and beautiful pillow! And what a sweetie Penny is! Oh those eyes when she finally looks to camera! x Teje
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cushion. Penny is a wee love. I think she just doesn't want to pose with the competition.
ReplyDeleteI can never let my friend Stacie see this pillow, she will track it down and try to take it. Even the detail in the little Popsicle makes it look 3D. Penny is too cute, but she does look like she may need a sweet treat after sitting like a good girl :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE that cushion!! Sometime in the future I'm going to give this type of project a try.
ReplyDeletexx, Carol
You did well to get her facing your in the end! I love how you did Libby's ear - you could make a whole book out of dog portraits!
ReplyDeleteI love the cushion. Our dog, Treacle, has the same look on her face when she is licking an ice cream! Penny is so sweet. Thank you for being a lovely sponsor. Hugs, Susie x
ReplyDeletePenny is adorable :-) The pillow is a sweet design. I love the Boston Terrier on it. Fun design!
ReplyDeleteThat is another winner, Lara. It turned out so cute.
ReplyDeleteAdorable pillow (and pup!)
ReplyDeleteSuper pillow, love the design.Penny, the perfect model for this photo shoot. Cheers, Jean.
ReplyDeleteThe pillow is just adorable!
ReplyDeleteThat is a cute pillow - made me laugh out loud! I was going to say your cutie-pie pup is wondering where its Popsicle is, but apparently others have thought the same thing.
ReplyDeleteAww... Your little Penny is adorable and the pillow is so wonderful, your a great friend. Glad you got a new computer!
ReplyDeleteYour cushion is gorgeous Lara. And Penny is so cute.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, Penny is adorable! And I just love the Libby pillow, it's so fun!
ReplyDelete~Brandy
Fantastic cushion . I am lucky enough to have your book and look forward to improving my appliqué skills
ReplyDeleteHow adorable is that pillow???? Love it!!! And Penny - what a sweet girl - I think she is looking for her Popsicle LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute pillow! And a sweet pup. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my golly this is adorable! What a delightful pillow with a sweet pup!
ReplyDeleteThe fabrics are so cool, too!
Susie
Glad you are back, Lara! This pillow is so sweet, and yet another great Crafted Applique project. Penny is a sweetie too.
ReplyDeleteNot sure what's more adorable, Penny or your depiction of Libby! What a wonderful gift you made, Lara! Your friend is going to be all smiles :)
ReplyDelete-Soma
Penny is too cute for words!!! And that pillow is a favorite - so realistic I can almost taste that ice cream! I've never had blue raspberry - might have to try it :*)
ReplyDeleteLibby is adorable and looks so real! Makes me want to take on the backside of that raspberry Popsicle....
ReplyDeleteSo adorable!! Amazing job!
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