Thursday, May 16, 2013

Settling In : :

It's a little hard to type and sew with a sweet face puppy on my lap, but I did manage to get fifteen of the thirty blocks I'll need for my new quilt finished!

making quilt blocks

distracted

sweet face penelope

Ah, to have such problems....! 

I should warn you all now, if week two with Penelope is anything like week one has been, my space here could quickly turn into a puppy blog!

I wish you all a beautiful weekend! Don't forget to stop back tomorrow for a new Fabric Friday Giveaway!!   ♥,  Maureen
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45 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 16, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    With such a cute face, I wouldn't mind if your blog turned into a puppy blog :)

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  2. CarlaMay 16, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    I for one am hoping to see lots of the new puppy here!! You should make her a little quilt! The pictures have been adorable and you seem to really be enjoying her. I'm so happy for you and your family!

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    1. Maureen Cracknell HandmadeMay 16, 2013 at 8:59 AM

      Thank you Carla! We are so in love with her and she is so photogenic, I've probably taken more than a 100 pictures already! Of course I've thought of making her a little quilt, but she has already chosen one of our fleece and furry throw blankets to snuggle in. I think I'll pick up some of that Minky next time I'm at Joann and see if I can make her something just as comfy!

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  3. Tina @ Squirrel AcornsMay 16, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    A puppy is almost as much work as a new baby! She is adorable.

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  4. Jean(ie)May 16, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    So cute!

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  5. Cynthia TaylorMay 16, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Love it! I got to meet her...so adorable. Looks like Daddy is just as attached. ;)

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    1. Maureen Cracknell HandmadeMay 16, 2013 at 9:24 AM

      He REALLY is!! He's sleeping now, while Penny sleeps, since he's the one that got up with her last night. It's almost like having a baby again, we're loving it!

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  6. quilty stitchesMay 16, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    She sure is a "sweetie"...my yochon had 3 puppies last fall and letting them go to their forever homes was hard...but knowing the love and joy their new family's would experience made it all worth while. It's been such a joy seeing your new puppy, Thank you for sharing!!!

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  7. SvetlanaMay 16, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    this quilt is going to be gorgeous, looking forward to seeing more. And the puppy- oh, such a cutie.

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  8. pasqueflowerMay 16, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Penelope is such a cutie! And I love your quilt blocks.

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  9. Jodi GodfreyMay 16, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Those colours are perfect together! Love the one of her looking at the blocks! xx

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  10. petoskystoneMay 16, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    The very picture of contentment. Lovely blocks as well :)

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  11. SandyMay 16, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    I wouldn't mind a puppy blog one bit if I got to look at that sweet face! She is such a cutie. Yes, puppies are a lot of work, but the rewards are so worth it :)

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  12. UnknownMay 16, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    A puppy blog would work for me. Then you could have snippets of quilting!

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  13. ElsaMay 16, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    ACK ~ Penelope is too cute! A puppy blog with be just fine with me. I miss having a dog ~ they are so wonderful and love you just the way you are.

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  14. janMay 16, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Now you wouldn't be spoiling her would you? hmmmm. I can't wait to see all the cute clothes that you make her. And oh trust me, you will wind up making her clothes...lol
    BTW I saw an adorable ABC quilt just the other day and it had random items instead of letters ie... a paper pieced Bee for the letter "B" etc.. it was adorable!I thought I bookmarked it but now can't find it. It was floating around blogland. Love the colors you are using.

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  15. Danih03May 16, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    OMGosg! Look at that face!!!

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  16. UnknownMay 16, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Such a sweet little face, gotta love puppies :) can't wait to see more of that new quilt. I am loving the colors you are using.

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  17. AnonymousMay 16, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Puppy blogs are great but do show some sewing, too! I love to watch sleeping puppies! Enjoy that precious time! x Teje

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  18. Linda CrosbyMay 16, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    I can't help myself...I am in love with your little pup...hahaha and you can put as many pics of her on this blog and I for one will not mind in the least. I can see how you are having a little trouble with getting those blocks sewn. Good Luck!!

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  19. AnnetteMay 16, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    You will have to post a picture everyday for our cuteness fix! And I love the blocks!

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  20. Lisa KMay 16, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Your puppy is adorable!!!!!! I have an 8 month old puppy and she is a joy!!!! She gets better every day.
    I hope you keep posting photos!

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  21. SondraMay 16, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    I am in love!!!!!!!!!!! She is so sweet and what a precious companion!!!! XXXXXX

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  22. Katy CameronMay 16, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Aww, love that last pic!

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  23. RosaMay 16, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    The last pic is so adorable and your blocks are beautiful.

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  24. Love to LearnMay 16, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    So cute, just wanted to let you know.......I have the same dog, she is 6 yr. old now (Biscuit) she is the best mannered dog, easy to train and love her. Enjoy!!

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  25. MarieMay 16, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    Everyone loves cute puppy pictures and your puppy sooooo cute!!! Your quilt looks like its going turn out really cute too, can't wait to see more of it.

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  26. UnknownMay 16, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    The quilt looks great Maureen, and so does that super cute puppy! Can't wait to meet her!

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  27. TammyMay 16, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Your fabrics are allways so beautiful.

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  28. Penny BarnesMay 17, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    I like her name! She's a cutie!

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  29. Serena @ SewgivingMay 17, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    Awww who couldn't love that face?! - adorable.

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  30. MicheleMay 17, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    But who could ever resist that adorable face? Sewing would definitely would become 2nd best for a little while.

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  31. Handbags*and*PigtailsMay 17, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    AWWWWWWWWWWWWW...so sweet!

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  32. pennydogMay 17, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    My dog is 10 and about 100 times bigger than Penelope but he still has his head on my lap as I sew ;) More puppy pictures please

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  33. Karen PropesMay 17, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    She's so sweet, and I wouldn't mind and at all if this did become a craft/puppy blog. Our dog passed away due to cancer, and we now have a surrogate long haired Dachshund (he belongs to my MIL) We've been staying with her and helping her out, she 86 years young. I want another beagle, but we will have to wait till we can get back into our home. So we will love the little Tazzy (little man) until then.

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  34. krazgrlMay 17, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Lil P is so absolutely adorable. I can see why you are so taken with her. What a great little pal to have around. My daughter was here with her new toy Maltese, Winnie, a few months ago and I have to say I miss that little face being around so much I'm contemplating getting one of my own. Enjoy!

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  35. Happy TurtleMay 17, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    She is the cutest thing!!!
    Carol

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  36. UnknownMay 18, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    I'm seeing a bright new Summer tote bag, maybe even a purse. Love those fabrics and I enjoy working with canvas.

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  37. UnknownMay 18, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    I liked!

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  38. UnknownMay 18, 2013 at 12:42 AM

    I'm a happy follower :)

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  39. UnknownMay 18, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    Love,love these fabrics. Great quilting potential!

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  40. GigglingGuineaPigsMay 25, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    The farics are cute and Penny even cuter. :)

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  41. AnonymousJune 10, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Your fabrics are gorgeous. You are inspiring me to make an ABC quilt for my youngest grandchildren. She is 4 and starts PreK this year and my grandson is 18 months old. I love the things you do. Thanks for sharing. You inspire me! Have a wonderful day and yes your puppy is adorable. Our grandson has a chocolate lab...who thinks she is that size. LOL It is a special love that dogs share with us. Happy Quilting!

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