You were expecting NOT to see my sweet Yogi on a quilt when that is where he is most of the time??
I decided to show off an older quilt this year! This watermelon log cabin quilt was made back in 2005… boy does time fly!!
I put this quilt out every summer! It has a very lightweight batting inside, so it does occasionally get used when the AC is too cool!!
It was a scrap quilt for the most part…but I did buy the fabrics for the two outer borders and the fun picnic fabric complete with ants for the backing, especially for this quilt.
I quilted it with variegated red, green and white thread… probably designed for Christmas quilts…but it worked perfectly on this quilt!!
My favorite part of this quilt, though, is the free-hand / free-motion writing in the thin black inner border…
Here’s what all I wrote in that border-
“ It’s time for picnics and lemonade, beach parties and sand castles and the smell of Coppertone on your skin!
Let’s go barefooted and run through the sprinklers!
Listen to the chirping of the crickets and the buzzing of the bees around the tall Sunflowers!
Bite into a sweet slice of watermelon! Yum!
It’s summertime, summertime, sum sum summertime!”
Those were the memories of my childhood…growing up in Florida!!
And also the memories of summers past for my husband, sons and Yogi, too!!
Make sure you check out all the other pets and quilts in this super fun blog show HERE!!
But do vote for my sweet YOGI!!!
Beautiful!! Just beautiful---love Yogi sitting on it, love the colors, and the writing in the border, start to finish---I LOVE It! :)
ReplyDeleteYummy Summer Quilt and Yogi you do look gorgeous sitting on it....
ReplyDeleteYogi looks so cute, like he belongs on that quilt
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt and Yogi looks fabulous modeling it.
ReplyDeletewonderful fun quilt, but Yogi is the star. Love the expressions he shares.
ReplyDeleteI so want that quilt- it is perfect! Your model is a prof- makes the quilt look even better, if that could be possbile
ReplyDeleteYou should do a tutorial based on this quilt- I would gladly pay for the pattern!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful summer quilt. I love the personalization you added to the black borders! How unique!! And the backing is perfect!!
ReplyDeleteXO Kris
That is a beautiful quilt.....it has so many interesting parts to it.....from front to back! And Yogi definitely agrees.........
ReplyDeleteYogi is adorable but Minnie says I can't vote for anyone else. (sorry)
ReplyDeleteYogi's too cute. What great pictures of Yogi on the watermelon quilt, which I just love (except for the ants.)
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun quilt! Love it and your pup too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt and dog.
ReplyDeletePolly what a wonderful quilt and of course your Yogi is adorable...
ReplyDeleteCute quilt! I love the picture of Yogi where he's looking right at the camera with his head cocked. Such a natural.
ReplyDeleteYogi is very well behaved to sit and pose like that LOL!! My dogs wouldn't sit still long enough..... It's a lovely fun summer quilt, and I just love the writing/quilting you did on it too, adds a really nice touch!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a smidge! - you just want to kiss! Love the quilt and the wonderful quilting.
ReplyDeleteI was getting a wee bit worried Yogi and your beautiful quilts would not make an appearance in this show, so I'm delighted to see you here today.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, Yogi looks like he should be on the cover of a new quilt magazine or book. And, your beautiful watermelon quilt too. Perfect quilt to enjoy the summertime. I think I felt a fresh "cool" breeze just looking at this beautiful quilt.
Great post/entry to the Pets on Quilts Show this year.
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
I just wanna HUG Yogi! LOVE LOVE LOVE the watermelon quilt!!! *waving from Florida*
ReplyDeleteThat's a great summer quilt! Now I want some watermelon!
ReplyDeleteLove Yogi, he's such a sweetie. Cute quilt too!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this summer-y quilt. Thank you so much for the peek at it! I wish I had time this summer to make one, but I'll tuck the idea away in my head for next summer for sure.
ReplyDeleteI had to go through this twice, first just to smile at Yogi, the cutest dog in the world, then back through to see the quilt, which is wonderful. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThat is my favorite watermelon quilt I have seen! I'm going to pin it!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love this quilt. Did you have a special pattern or did you create it yourself? Where can I get the pattern?
ReplyDeleteYogi looks totally ready for summer with his quilt! Thanks for sharing :o)
ReplyDeleteLove that quilt! Love the watermelony/summer side of it, and love your model :)
ReplyDeleteThe pink and green makes Yogi just POP out of the quilt. LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteA lovely quilt, beautifully modeled.
ReplyDeleteWow! This looks like a photo shoot for a magazine! So pretty! Thank you for sharing, and for joining in at our Pet Show!
ReplyDeleteLoving the watermellon quilt!
ReplyDeletethat is a great quilt and a wonderful way to feature your pup!
ReplyDeleteYUM. I love this quilt, what a great way to create a log cabin quilt.
ReplyDeleteYogi looks so cute sitting on your quilt.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool pet and amazing quilts.
ReplyDeleteI do like your watermelon quilt. Each year the local quilting club makes a raffle quilt for the Watermelon Festival - here in Florida.
ReplyDeleteNow Julep and Derby want a quilt of their very own ... so see what you started [hahaha] ... better get back to learning how to quilt!
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
Katie
www.westiejulep.blogspot.com