Okay, these aren't solid black like all of my silhouette children and their pets, but still. A silhouette, even with color and a collar, is basically a silhouette, isn't it?
These little guys weren't ever a part of the plan for the Quilt Along, but I simply couldn't resist.
Our quilt has things to represent children, items that reflect traditional women's interests, but there were no pets. We needed some furry friends. There was one vertical 6" x 10" block needed, and these two fit the bill. So I placed a dachshund and a cat in the window.
Wonder what they're watching so intently.
I also turned these little guys into a mug rug. The size is right, the theme is fun, so why not?
With winter not far off on the horizon, I gave the mug rug pair some snowflakes to watch, but a person could choose anything. Falling leaves in the autumn - just a few embroidered stitches. A flock of birds for any season - black "v"s stringing across the window. Rain - slanted lines of quilting. Whatever one might imagine catching the interest of housebound pets.
It's time to go back to work on this quilt. It's almost done!
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| I keep moving things around. Every time a new block is added, a change seems to be needed. |
There are two blocks to go, one 10" x 10" in the space between the pets and the watering can, and a horizontal 6" x 10" above the current position of the cookie jar.
Several ideas are in the works, too.
My friend, Midge has an opinion. "Things to show women, things to show kids," she remarked over our weekly coffee. "There's nothing masculine in this quilt."
Ahh...
Wise woman, Midge.
I think there may just be another surprise coming along.
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