Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Sewing Up a Storm

I have just spent the morning cleaning my house of all the dog hair from the Labrador we were taking care of this past weekend. After 4 days I could not believe how much fur a dog could shed. I was sweeping my kitchen twice a day. It was a never ending job. He was a great dog and we enjoyed having him here but I did not enjoy the fur all over the house. My Schnauzers never shed because they had hair so I had no idea what to expect.
Since we were dog sitting my husband and I decided to just devote our time to our hobbies. He was in the garage doing his thing with his wood and I was upstairs above him working with my lovely fabrics. I took the dog up there with me so he wouldn't get lonely so now I have to clean upstairs too. lol
Here are some of the projects I have been working on. The one above is a new project for a class.
This one is a UFO I am trying to finish so it will be ready for the quilter when she calls.
This one is for another class too. The two class projects I will be machine quilting myself so as soon as I get them done I will show them to you.
And look at this pretty new fabric that has come out recently. I am starting a new project with it.
I got a lot accomplished this past weekend and it feels good. Hope you all got to do some sewing too.

With Passion,
Carrie P.

27 comments:

StitchinByTheLake said...

Carrie I love the fabric in your first picture, but you're right...the Dragonfly fabrics are wonderful too. blessings, marlene

Lynette said...

*Love* those stripes on the binding! And the embroidery of that heart in the other project really looks nice.

Abby and Stephanie said...

I could knit sweaters with the hair Abby sheds! Beautiful sneak peeks. Love all of the colors.

Cathy said...

Can,t wait to see your finished projects. Love the fabrics for your new project. Hugs.

Jeni said...

Just love all your fabric ...you must be happy with your projects

Janet said...

What a lot of lovely projects. You will show us full picturs when you can?? :0)

marina said...

It's amazing how much a short haired dog can shed, isn't it? My foxie used to drop hair way more than my curly boys.
Sounds like he was good company despite his hair issues.
Love your projects, especially the hexagons. The hexie patterned fabric is so cute.
Good luck finishing your ufo!

Aunt 'Reen said...

Such lovely projects you have in the works Carrie!

Darlene said...

Wow, you've been super busy.

Shakerwood said...

Welcome to my world - times 2! I think I sweep up an entire small dog every day...but I wouldn't trade them. So glad we put in wood floors. Love the projects!!

Melody said...

Your work is always SO beautiful.

Allie said...

I loved our English Springer Spaniel, but oh my I don't miss the hair. Carrie your fabrics are so gorgeous! I can't wait to see what you're making.

Linda said...

I'm loving what I'm seeing! Looks like some pretty new class projects. Looks like you got a ton accomplished!

MamaT said...

Looks like you're having lots of fun.

Crispy said...

What ever it is you are making, I'm really lovin' the fabrics!!

I hear ya on the dog hair. My son has a yellow lab and when I visit I would be constantly sweeping and vaccuming.

Crispy

FabricandFlowers said...

Lots of pretties! You have been a busy girl. Can't wait to see more. Your fabrics are just lovely.

Yvette said...

That really is such beautiful. fresh fabric.

I had a Golden Retriever for 15 years so I know shedding. LOL!!! It was NEVER ending. I finally resorted to shaving her every 6 months to turn her into a lab.

Robin said...

I love the new fabric-- beautiful! I can't wait to see how you use it. I'm also loving the blue/green hexagons. Fun!

I sympathize about the fur. I don't have a dog, but four cats leave their fair share of fur everywhere! It is an ongoing battle, for sure.

Dana - Old Red Barn Co. said...

pretty!

Candace said...

What a nice, even if it was furry, 4 days, Carrie! Looks like you accomplished so much! I love Dragonfly Summer and I can't wait to see what you do with it!
Cheers!

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

Look at ytou go girl!!! Wow, you did get a lot done!! you know I love the pink fabric with the beautiful heart!

Wendy said...

I have 2 cats and they can leave a lot of hair around. You were very productive while pet sitting.

antique quilter said...

of course I can't wait to see more!!!!
Kathie

M and M plus 3 said...

Pet hair around here is an accessory you can't leave home without. Looks like you've been really busy. Very pretty fabrics!

Simone de Klerk said...

Great heart stitchery sneak peek.

Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

Ahh yes, stitching and quilting with critters and their fur. I own stock in lint rollers! hee,hee,hee.
Fantastic sneaky peeky's! Love that group of new fabric!
xx, shell

Marie said...

That fabric is wonderful. I am looking forward to finding that. I even have the quilt picked out for it.

Hugs - Marie