Friday, 4 January 2013

Row 8 : Tick

My first finish of 2013 - YAY . . . 
Finally I've caught up and managed to get Row 8 in Lori's lovely "Bee in my Bonnet"  Row Along done. 

Where's Wally Jerry ?

 We even had a Row Along break along the way, what with all the busy-ness of Christmas and the holidays - so there was no excuse for lagging behind really, but once I actually retreated to my craft room and sat down to cut & sew, I so much enjoyed putting together this row of little mittens.  Aren't they sweet ?


The two most-adorable-pups-in-the-world have adopted the role of sewing mascots. Whenever I'm at my machine, the Jerry-dog likes to crawl under the table and lie at on my feet, whilst the Ben-dog takes up the guard position, outside my door, at the top of the stairs.  Peace usually reigns at least until dinner time, when the game is on to see who can annoy nudge the puppymummy vigorously enough to make her down tools and get the kibble in the bowls. 

Ben takes her duty seriously and will challenge lick anyone who comes near !

Have a lovely weekend - no rain forecast so here's hoping everything gets a chance to dry out a bit. It's very soggy here at the moment - not to mention the endless wiping of muddy paws . . .

xoxo

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  1. Anne4 January 2013 at 11:44

    The mittens look great, Gilly ... as do Ben and Jerry! :o)

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  2. Oriel4 January 2013 at 11:53

    love the latest knitting project ; glad to see that my nieces are looking after you whilst you toil away in the craft room!! luv ya !!

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    1. gilly4 January 2013 at 15:33

      Thanks sista :-) Your puppynieces are currently restricted to the kitchen, having gone for a dip in the mud at the park this morning! xx

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    2. Oriel5 January 2013 at 06:28

      A dip in the mud ?!? They would NEVER do such a thing !!

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  3. Turid4 January 2013 at 12:04

    Yes, they are so sweet. I love this project, so much that I really make 2 of them. Have to make row 7 and 8 for the red one this weekend. Wednesday is a new row. Have a nice weekend!

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    1. gilly4 January 2013 at 15:34

      Thanks - will look out for yours on the Flickr page too! Looking forward to Wednesday to see what's next,
      have a great weekend,
      xx

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  4. Anonymous4 January 2013 at 13:48

    Glad you got caught up, dogs have internal time clocks, you can always depend on them.

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    1. gilly4 January 2013 at 15:34

      Funny, isn't it - I could set my watch by them sometimes!
      Happy weekend,
      xx

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  5. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~4 January 2013 at 15:37

    Oh I dislike wipings of the muddy paws! :) Your mittens are so sweet! I love the green with the big flower in the middle! So pretty! I think our forecast is suppose to be a bit warmer and a few chances of snow! Enjoy your weekend! Happy Friday, xo Holly

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    1. gilly5 January 2013 at 14:14

      Thanks Holly! I'm trying to train the pups to wipe their own paws... so far, it's not really working!
      Happy weekend to you too,
      xx

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  6. Bev4 January 2013 at 19:53

    I LOVE your mittens! They are adorable and go with the rest of your rows so well! I have the same "help" in my sewing room AND the same muddy paw issue. I have found that using baby wipes are a fabulous way to manage muddy paws! Cleans them right up and you can toss them away! Thanks for sharing your mittens and your adorable helpers!

    Cheery wave!

    Bev

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    1. gilly5 January 2013 at 14:15

      Thanks Bev - that sounds like a good idea, I may try that! I seem to be constantly washing dog towels at the moment.
      Happy weekend,
      xx

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  7. Unknown4 January 2013 at 20:03

    Oh, I hope the rain leaves you alone and comes all the way over to us! lol!
    Your row is lovely, your quilt is just going to be GORGEOUS when its all put together! Dogs are lovely how they follow us around and stay with us all day, aren't they?
    xox

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    1. gilly5 January 2013 at 14:17

      So far, so good.. the sun's out and it's really mild! Truly they are such loyal pets.. except if someone else has food!! ;-)
      Happy weekend,
      xx

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  8. the linen cloud4 January 2013 at 22:06

    Very cute little mittens Gilly ... but Ben and Gerry are the cutest :) ... Bee xx

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  9. Archie The Wonder Dog5 January 2013 at 08:13

    Gorgeous row of mittens but I think Jerry and Ben have stolen the show!

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  10. greenthumb5 January 2013 at 08:19

    So pretty, hope you get out and about on the weekend.

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    1. gilly5 January 2013 at 14:19

      Thanks - so far, so good.. the sun's shining :-)
      xx

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  11. serendipity5 January 2013 at 19:45

    Lottie does the same thing, laying on my feet when I'm trying to sew! Looks like a lovely project. xx

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    1. gilly8 January 2013 at 10:13

      Thanks :-) And isn't it funny how dogs always seem to want to do "on top of" instead of "next to"!
      Have a lovely week,
      xx

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  12. patchworkandlace5 January 2013 at 23:26

    Hello and thankyou for popping by my blog ,love your mittens and your dogs xxx

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    1. gilly8 January 2013 at 10:13

      Thank you :-) And thanks for stopping by here too and saying hello!
      Have a happy day,
      xx

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  13. Sewn With Grace6 January 2013 at 02:49

    Oh your mittens came out wonderful! I LOVE the fabrics you chose. I'm so glad to be caught up too. I can't wait to see what the next row is!

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    1. gilly8 January 2013 at 10:14

      Thanks Renee - I did really enjoy this row..not as finicky as some of the others! Looking forward to see what tomorrow's row brings too.
      Have a happy day,
      xx

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  14. Annie Cholewa6 January 2013 at 12:27

    Those mitt rows are really pretty :D

    We have the same problem here with dog paws, all 28 of them!

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  15. Helen Philipps6 January 2013 at 19:57

    Love the new mitten row, those fabrics look so pretty! Well done on getting caught up :) How cute your dogs always look in your photos!
    Helen x

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  16. donna6 January 2013 at 23:59

    Your mitten are so cute. I love the fabrics you used. Your guard pups are so sweet. Mine likes to lay under the table. I even have a pillow for her in my sewing room and she still chooses under the table.
    Hugs
    donna

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    1. gilly8 January 2013 at 10:17

      Thanks Donna :-) Yup, I think they like to be as close to their humans as possible!
      Happy Tuesday,
      xx

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  17. Naturally Carol7 January 2013 at 05:34

    Your lovely quilt is growing. I love the mittens...and your puppies. I have a dog here who is also an expert at the nudging technique. She needs a handful of liver treats around six every night.

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    1. gilly8 January 2013 at 10:18

      Thanks Carol - nudging is sweet most of the time, but it has been known to cause stitching to be unpicked, at which time it's not enjoyed at all! Liver treats are definitely the way to go :-)
      Have a good week,
      xx

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  18. vintage grey7 January 2013 at 16:23

    So, so pretty Gilly! I love how it is coming along! It will be such a treasure to snuggle with when you are finished! Happy New Year and hope you have a great week! xo Heather

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    1. gilly8 January 2013 at 10:19

      Thanks Heather - I so can't wait to see it finished! All the best for the new year to you too,
      xx

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