There a bunch of prizes but, even better PETS!
This is Guinness...he is my best bud. This guy is one of the best dogs that I have ever had. He is sweet, quirky, loving and he makes me laugh daily!
Since I started sewing I have been looking for a pattern for Airedale terriers. I could find Silhouettes which is great, I just am not so good at cutting things out that have unusual edges. Such as concave or convex curves. I feel like a kindergartner with new very dull scissors! LOL. I do like to paper piece. A few weeks ago I contacted Janneen Van Niekerk- Quilt art Designs and Commissioned a paper piece pattern of my furry guy.
In my daughters room. Silly boy! |
Here is my Boy Guinness in fabric! This was such a fun challenging piece for me to make....the eyes alone were mind boggling! it reminded me of iris folds...but with sewing. 21 sections, 12 different fabrics and a few OH NOS along the way! He is put together and I am very happy with how it turned out.
Janeen was great to work with all I had to do was send her a photo of Guinness and with in a few day she had the 16" pattern done! It took me longer than that to build up the courage to start this project!
Mom....Please I have things to bark at!! |
Until I see you again, Wishing you Quilty Hugs~ Heide and Guinness.
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I just love this dog! Great quilt as well!
ReplyDeleteGuinness is a handsome dog and I absolutely love the pieced quilt you made. How fun to have the design commissioned too! Total #CreativeGoodness.
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Adorable, I am a sucker for a terrier face. We had Welsh Terriers for years, but none right now. I miss having a furkid, but will wait until retirement to have another.
ReplyDeleteThe likeness is really great! I believe you can quilt it yourself if you just look at the photo, mark the directions of Guinness's facial hair on your quilt and then just follow the lines!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet puppy dog....such a darling face.
ReplyDeleteMy Best To You,
LuAnn in Oregon
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Well, Guiness is a handsome gentleman, and so it makes sense that his quilt would be fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! Your quilty version of him is just absolutely wonderful!!!!
ReplyDeleteGuinness looks like the perfect companion - and he obviously loves life and you!!! His pawtrait is amazing - I would have never thought of asking a designer to design one of my pet :*)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Janeen made a great pattern for you and you did an wonderful job with the fabric selection and sewing it together. I like the idea of framing it. This is really a piece to be cherished. Guiness is one handsome dude!
ReplyDeleteSpitting image - that is a brilliant likeness and turned our beautifully too - how about a cushion? I really like Lena's suggestions for he quilting!
ReplyDeleteOoo, I have an idea! Over at Sew Fresh Quilt's blog, Lorna usually quilts her pieces with wavy lines and she uses her walking foot. I think your piece would make a great pillow. Or a center for a medallion quilt. No matter what you end up doing, it's going to be cute!
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Guiness is wonderful, his quirky comes through in your pictures :)
ReplyDeleteLove the portrait, I don't think I'd tackle a paper piecing like that, you did an amazing job.
Your block turned out great, I would make it a wall hanging after all of the work you have put into it!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! You should be very very proud of this. Guiness is so handsome, he definitely deserves his own personal quilt block.
ReplyDeleteYou are so brave...paper piecing is just not my thing. LOL Guiness is adorable! Thanks for partying with us.
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How wonderful to have a pattern done especially of your great fella. You have done a nice job and I am sure Guinness approves, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing job! The paper pieced design is perfect and you did a lovely job matching fabrics to your special model :)
ReplyDeleteBoth of them are so cute...Guinness and a quilt :)
ReplyDeleteWoww that turned out so great! Love your dog and the block you created :)
ReplyDeleteWell Done!! It's fantastic! I'm so glad you're happy with how it all turned out. He looks so proud sitting next to his portrait.
ReplyDeleteHi! Guinness looks the best ever friend! I think you did fantastic job with the paper pieced dog and that would look great as a portrait. Simple quilting and borders as a frame. x Teje
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to have a pattern made from a photo, just for you! I didn't know that there were clever people around who could do this.
ReplyDeleteLove your block, and yes, you will have to make it into something special. Perhaps a wall-hanging, where you can admire it every day?
What a handsome fella!
ReplyDeleteGuinness is adorable and you did a wonderful job with his portrait...that is not easy!!
ReplyDeleteYou are one handsome dude Guinness - in real life and in fabric!
ReplyDeleteOh your quilt is so adorable! You did a great job on him and I can't wait to see the finish.
ReplyDeleteGuinness is gorgeous. I love how you have made him into a quilt.
ReplyDeleteOh Heide. What a great quilty pic of Guiness. A good likeness. He seems to be a dog with a great attitude.
ReplyDeleteHeide it is amazing and having an Airedale too I love this quilt. Hugs, Susie x
ReplyDeleteWow Wee Heide! That looks soooo much like Guinness! Was that first photo the one you sent Janeen to work with? I've always admired Janine's patterns. You did great work with the paper piecing!
ReplyDeleteHe is a cutie and the quilt came out great.
ReplyDeleteHave courage and start the quilting, it is fabulous, so real, a great pattern, and lots of work behind the finish. And your header photo, super quilt with stunning fabrics. Cheers, Nancy J.
ReplyDeleteI've never had one but hear they are the BEST and happiest of dogs! What a great portrait! :)
ReplyDeleteYou did an outstanding job! We love it♥
ReplyDeleteGuinness sits like my schnauzer Max! Makes me giggle. Aren't terriors the best! Guinness is adorable in the pic and as a quilt!
ReplyDeleteThis gives me an idea for a gift for my husband...Guinness is adorable, especially sitting on the cushion!! My Naala sits like that on people's feet! That means she approves of you. You did a fantastic job on all those sections-yikes! Having done a couple more pp cows last week, I totally get the freak-out of all those sections!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous!
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