It all started when we got Ben. Puppies have teeth like needles and they like to chew. They really like to chew on quilts! My store bought quilt pictured above that I had since childhood was a casualty of puppy teeth so I decided to make my own all by myself and discovered the online quilting world.
After a quilt or two I started blogging and named this blog for Ben and Charly our Jack Russell who likes to sleep on my stash box. She's a real JRT and likes to be bigger than she really is and sit higher than the rest of us! She doesn't make that many appearances on this blog and it is named after her so I decided to have a small photo shoot with her and her favourite toys for link up with
She loves her toys especially her squeeky ball and tries to bury it under the quilts.
Wilbur the Bassett like to bury things too (rawhide bones to be exact!) and crashed the photo party to investigate the quilt and make sure he wasn't missing out on any goodies.
Of course he spotted the treats I had in my hand to reward Charly for posing for me and I had to give some. I am a well trained owner!
Sadly Ben is no longer with us. We lost him to cancer in February this year. Life wihtout a Basset wasn't the same and Charly especially missed the company so we adopted Wilbur in March from Ash Animal Rescue in Co.Wicklow. Wilbur was on his last day in the pound when he got a stay of execution by some kind person who took him on behalf of Ash and we are so grateful to that person whoever they are. He's kind of mad in the head but a funny dude. (The quilt is a sampler quilt I made last year from Karavan fabric by Valori Wells while taking Whipstich's First Modern Quilt e-Course.)
But this blog post is meant to be about Charly so here she is founder member of the blog, guardian of all things fabric and a great pal as well! Love her to bits.
Don't know what i love most, your beloved models or the quilts. (Sorry to hear of your loss)
ReplyDeleteCherish those memories of Ben. He was a beauty! I'm so glad you were able to rescue and bring more love into your life with Wilbur and Charly :-) They are a hoot!
ReplyDeleteYes I am familiar with those needles sharp puppy teeth. So sorry about Ben.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about Ben. hugs! Charly is a cutie!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post! Sorry to hear about Ben. It's hard to lose a pet. Aren't basetts the funniest thing ever. My half Bassett is a little nutty in the head as well. :)
ReplyDeleteI had fun visiting your blog and reading up on your furry friends. So sorry about Ben. He was a darling puppy for sure? Charly is a hoot and for that matter so is Wilbur. Funny how they like to bury their toys or treats under you lovely quilts! Hubby and I have been talking about making a trip to Ireland for 8 years - yes I know - but life kept happening. So we are once again hoping for 2014. We were really hoping to participate in one of the Gathering 2013 events. Anyways, so cool to connect across the ocean with another quilter!
ReplyDeleteThey are all adorable. We are never without a topic of conversation as long as there are dogs in our lives. :)
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss. Our fur babies are so precious to us. Adorable pups.
ReplyDeleteThey are all adorable (as is the quilt). I'm sorry to hear about Ben, but I'm sure Wilbur will ease the pain for you and Charlie.
ReplyDeleteCute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet tribute to Ben. I'm glad he got you started on quilting and you have Charley and Wilbur to help you out. They sure got personality!
ReplyDeleteThey are so cute...
ReplyDeleteHelloooo ~ Let me introduce myself, I am Sweet William The Scot, and I am taking the tour of the quilts. I am more of a dog blogger, but I have made three quilts in my lifetime. So glad to hear you did a rescue after Ben. Wilbur looks like a fun character. Charly on the quilt for the photo shot looks perfect.
ReplyDeleteSweet William The Scot
What a lovely post - I so enjoyed looking at your photos.
ReplyDeleteAwww Charly is adorable and Wilbur is awesome. :) Love the burying thing - how funny!
ReplyDeleteAll of your dogs have great personalities!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the photo shoot, what great super models! Susie x
ReplyDeleteGreat picture of Charly and the quilts. She seems to take her work very seriously, which is important. Thanks for sharing your fur people and your quilts.
ReplyDeleteWhat adorable pups! So sorry for your loss - you never quite get over losing one you love so much, do you? So glad you have the others to help your heart heal :*)
ReplyDeleteThose are great pictures -- love that action shot with the tongue!
ReplyDeleteBen and Charley are. Handsome dogs. Ben has beautiful eyes that are hard to resist. I bet you just mely when he wants something.
ReplyDeletewhat a crew, the puppy is so cute...but the JRT>> I bought one for my Mom years ago and had it in my house for two weeks before Christmas.. this was the only type puppy that could wear me out.. they are just a ball of energy and they have springs on their legs..
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry about Ben - Bassetts are great dogs . Charley is adorable! I have a chihuahua JRT mix and she is my best friend! She goes everywhere I go. We live on a farm and I actually have 3 Great Pyrennes, 3 Border Collies and Missy the chi, jrt mix. She is a rescue. Of course we have a bunch of cats but I recently found a mama and kittens - I entered the contest with a picture of the rescue kitties on one of my quilts.
ReplyDeleteGood luck in the contest.
I am cat#84
xo jan@sewandsowfarm
We have had so many bassets over the years and they are such characters. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteAww too cute!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, your first photo just captured my heart...and I'm a CAT person. LOL Thanks for joining our party!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Snoodles
I love the picture with Wilbur's tongue hanging out! LOL
ReplyDeleteToo cute. Love the photos of such happy pups. Thanks for sharing.
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