Saturday, June 30, 2012

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Not sure where to start here. June was a good month in many ways but has ended rather sadly. My lab, Sandy, had many good days and walks in the forest but her melanoma came back abruptly last week and we had to say good bye to her. I was very grateful to have these past months with her seeing her enjoy her walks and time with me. I was also grateful that though this return of disease was annoying, she was not in pain. It would have been harder to see her suffer.
The stitching we did this month involved making some table runners for gifts. I can show the pictures now because the birthday girls have now opened their presents. These table runners were from a pattern that was for free and posted, I think, during one of the holiday blog hops a year or two ago. Unfortunately, what I printed out didn't include the designer so I don't know where to give credit for this idea. If anyone recognizes it...please let me know and I'll post it here. It uses fat quarters or yardage and is fast and kind of fun. The quilting is mostly SID and a five point star in the center.
Thanks to Mary, I now have the designer info...head over to Quiltbug at http://www.quiltbug.com/free/table-topper.htm  to see the pattern for the table runner.

I finished the stitching on Blackbird Sings and washed the Transfer Eze off. The stitching looks a little wobbly and loose with the layer of product gone. I should have pulled my stitches tighter and may have to change my feelings about embroidery hoops.  I have since stitched a lobster on a towel...which was on a thin terry cloth towel...using the Transfer Eze and a hoop and the stitches came out nicely. I'll show a picture of that later but the hoop may be the needed change.
I'm machine and hand piecing a little charm quilt that is to be another gift so the picture for that will have to wait as well. The handwork is a helpful distraction here. We are planning to rescue another dog soon to help our hearts  heal. Sandy and Bridget rescued us from loss years ago and another rescue seems like our best idea. Dogs are the best medicine.
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  1. AnonymousJune 30, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    http://www.quiltbug.com/free/table-topper.htm. I made the same topper so quickly went back to look at blog post to find pattern source. Oh Loris, so sorry for your loss. Hugs

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  2. KarenJune 30, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    I am sorry to learn about your pet. Sad, sad.

    I have read good and not so good things about the transfer product you used. I would like to know if the hoop makes the difference. I have not purchased the product yet. I almost always use a hoop, so that would not be a problem.

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  3. MarjJune 30, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Sorry to hear that Sandy's cancer returned. Glad you had such good times since her last treatment, only wish it were longer.
    Your table topper is very pretty and the embroidery piece is beautiful.

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  4. Joyful QuilterJune 30, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear about Sandy. I know how important those last memories are and I'm glad your's of Sandy were loving and special.

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  5. YankeeQuilterJune 30, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Sandy had a great home...I am sure she is missed. You will know when you are ready to open your heart to another rescue...

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  6. Carrie P.July 1, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    so sorry to hear about Sandy. It is tough when you lose a buddy. I still have not gotten another dog. I think I will and then I change my mind. Not sure what is stopping me. I am sure you will know when you are ready to bring another pup home.

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  7. FlourishingPalmsJuly 6, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    I'm very sorry to hear of your dog's death. It isn't easy to lose a pet, and one of the reasons I don't want another pet after our dog dies. Maybe I'll change my mind when the time comes. Besides your two remaining dogs, it's nice for you to have your needlework to keep you occupied too.

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  8. LibbyJuly 6, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    I am so sad to hear of the loss of Sandy. You are so right about rescues - I always say that I rescued Harper and Daisy rescued me *s*

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  9. powersthatbeequiltingJuly 6, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Loris, So sorry to learn about Sandy's death. What a loving home she found with you. Margaret

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  10. Tonya RicucciJuly 9, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    so sorry about your Sandy. it's an awful thing to go through. hugs.

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  11. StitchinByTheLakeJuly 9, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    I'm so sorry about Sandy. Dogs are part of our families and it's so hard when we have to let them go. blessings, marlene

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  12. Silvinha August 17, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    Loris. Good morning, I did the same, check out my Blog. I won a prize. Christmas Contest, a sewing machine last year. See:

    http://tearpiaocupacional.blogspot.com.br/2011/09/vi-esse-projeto-e-adorei.html

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