Monday, 15 August 2011

Pets on Quilts

Note from QuiltSue: this blog post has been written by our lodger Dot, who wanted to enter the Pets on Quilts Show that SewCalGal is running.  You can go and see all the wonderful quilts that will be entered by clicking on the button on my sidebar.
 Hello, I am Princess Dorothy (known as Dot by my special subjects).  I am currently staying with QuiltSue and her husband Mr Fixit, while my real servants, Mr & Mrs Nomad, are busy renovating a house to make it suitable for me.  

Anyway, QuiltSue was making a new quilt recently and I watched her quite closely as she was laying the blocks out.  I knew the layout was wrong, so when she left them laid out over a sofa and went to  eat dinner, I thought the least I could do would be to move the blocks around to help her.

When I'd finished, I needed a little lie down, cos it's very tiring this designing lark.

Anyway, QuiltSue was very happy with the new arrangement when she saw it.  Here is my final layout, but I do wonder when she's going to quilt and bind it?  QuiltSue called this quilt Wimbledon Squares, cos she designed it while she was watching the tennis at Wimbledon on the TV in June.

I thought I'd better just show you that I do like some of her other quilts too, look


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73 comments:

  1. Sunnybec15 August 2011 at 08:34

    Princess Dorothy you are adorable, oh and I like the quilts too!!

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  2. Staci15 August 2011 at 10:58

    LOL! It is so nice to meet your, Princess Dorothy! You are a very beautiful princess, with such good taste in quilts. Obviously, you have a WILD side, too. Just look at that cheesecake photo showing off all your belly spots.

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  3. Thearica15 August 2011 at 11:26

    Well, Princess Dorothy.... you look like you are enjoying yourself!

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  4. *karendianne.15 August 2011 at 11:52

    What fun. And seriously, that's one stunning cat. What breed is she? Wow!!!

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  5. andsewon15 August 2011 at 12:14

    Cutie! Doing that rub on thing Cocoa Kitty loves to do as well!! Pretty quilt.

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  6. Vroomans' Quilts15 August 2011 at 12:20

    What a pretty guest you have. I love tabbies and oh, such a cute tickle, dotty belly , too.

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  7. Linda15 August 2011 at 12:46

    So funny! I love the cheesecake photo!!

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  8. Nat Palaskas15 August 2011 at 13:09

    Very cute!

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  9. Shelley15 August 2011 at 13:31

    Oh Sue, Thanks for the smile...I really needed a pick me up this a.m. Aren't cats and quilts a match made in heaven!

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  10. Anonymous15 August 2011 at 13:33

    She certainly has made herself a home. :-)

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  11. Dana Gaffney15 August 2011 at 13:51

    What a wonderful start for Pets on Quilts, I don't know how you'll be able to function when she leaves. You may need to borrow her when you need help with laying out a quilt.

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  12. Stray Stitches (Linda G)15 August 2011 at 14:22

    Princess Dorothy certainly had no trouble making herself at home :) Just love the bottom photo with her all stretched out! Thanks for starting the Pets On Quilts in such a fun way :D

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  13. Shakerwood15 August 2011 at 14:46

    Dot, you seem to have a knack for quilt designing. Do you plan on writing books, also?

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  14. Library Gal Quilts15 August 2011 at 15:17

    love Princess Dorothy. Belly Up! Secure and Happy!

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  15. Lynette15 August 2011 at 15:17

    What a pretty girl! A "princess," indeed. :D

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  16. Diane H15 August 2011 at 15:40

    Too cute! What would us quilters do without cats.

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  17. Connie Kresin Campbell15 August 2011 at 15:59

    Princess Dorothy...you are a cutie and a great helper!

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  18. Threeundertwo15 August 2011 at 16:19

    Princess Dot needs a tummy rub! Love the Wimbledon Squares quilt.

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  19. Amy15 August 2011 at 16:37

    That's too cute! Looks like the purrrrfect helper for your quilting!!!

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  20. Becky15 August 2011 at 17:15

    Oh my the last photo of Dorothy is sooo cute ha.

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  21. Janet15 August 2011 at 18:07

    What a fun guest! Cats are so entertaining. Love the photo of her on the red and yellow quilt. Oh and love your Wimbleton Squares too.

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  22. SewCalGal15 August 2011 at 18:39

    Nice to meet you Princess Dorothy, aka Dot. You have beautiful fur. Looks like you are having fun with Sue. I too love her quilts. Maybe she'll teach your mommie and you can help her make beautiful quilts for their home that they are remodeling "just for you". Did you see Sue's new quilt book? Excellent book to help your mommie make beautiful quilts too!

    Hope to hear from you again soon!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  23. Nanbon4415 August 2011 at 18:54

    what a lovely quilt inspector Princess Dorothy is

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  24. Mrs.Pickles15 August 2011 at 19:05

    Oh Princess Dorothy is soo smart those are wonderful quilts!

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  25. Wacky Woman15 August 2011 at 19:07

    Dot, you know you are taking on a very big and important job as a quilt designer and tester. Keep up the good work.

    Marilyn

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  26. Barbara15 August 2011 at 21:04

    What a purrfectly sweet kitty

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  27. Brita15 August 2011 at 21:05

    What a funny story, thanks for sharing :-) Princess Dorothy is wonderful, just wish she could relax a little -- HA!

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  28. Lynn16 August 2011 at 03:29

    Dot, you did a lovely job helping QuiltSue with her Wimbledon quilt.

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  29. quilterliz16 August 2011 at 07:50

    G'day. How lovely is that. What a great cat. Quilt looks fabulous as well. Take care. Liz...

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  30. Barb16 August 2011 at 13:19

    what a super sweet cat. My Mr. Starbuck looks just like her - including the belly dots -
    Love the last quilts!

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  31. Lesly16 August 2011 at 14:14

    Love that last one of her on her back!

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  32. hetty16 August 2011 at 14:48

    Princess Dorothy is a real princess! Love your quilts too!

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  33. Anonymous16 August 2011 at 15:48

    Very adorable. I just LOVE the last photo! Beautiful quilt

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  34. Apple Avenue Quilts16 August 2011 at 16:19

    Beautiful cat and beautiful quilts!

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  35. Nancy Page16 August 2011 at 17:27

    What a great way to show off your quilts! She dresses them up nicely. Thank you for sharing.

    Have a super great sewing and stitching day.

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  36. elizabeth16 August 2011 at 18:49

    Love the princess : ) Your quilts are also lovely!

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  37. Joanna16 August 2011 at 18:54

    Dot is a riot! Love that last picture.

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  38. Cecilia16 August 2011 at 19:20

    Beautiful cat! I like the quilts too. :)

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  39. paulette16 August 2011 at 19:43

    Love that last picture...that says it all!! Kitty is a quilt lover!!
    P

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  40. Becky16 August 2011 at 22:36

    Thank you, Princess Dot for taking the time to visit with us. Glad to know the design process that went into Quiltsue's Wimbledon Quilt. Take care!

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  41. Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits17 August 2011 at 01:20

    Cats just crack me up! Princess Dorothy you are one character and such a lovely lady! So nice of you to help with the quilt layout.
    xx, shell

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  42. Leah17 August 2011 at 02:44

    What a beautiful cat and I love the photo of her all stretched out.

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  43. Scrapatches17 August 2011 at 05:33

    Hello, Sue :)

    Princess Dot is lovely ... and a very talented quilty cat ... I love the layout on your neutral squares quilt. My furry feline quilty helpers like to rearrange my quilt blocks, too, whenever I leave the room. What would I do without them? ... lol

    I also enjoyed looking through your other quilt projects. I love the Friendship Chain pattern.

    I shall have to go read the review of your book ... looks very interesting ... :) Pat

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  44. Snoodles17 August 2011 at 19:56

    Oh, Princess Dorothy...I believe my Moses is in love now! Sew cute!

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  45. Teje and Nero17 August 2011 at 19:59

    Vof Princess Dorothy, you look very special girl and enjoyed reading your thoughts about making the quilt! I do my best also to help and often my part is to find ideas to our quilts. That Wombledon quilt is really beautiful and I just love your photo over the sunny quilt!
    Wishes from Greece! Nero

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  46. Miss Hillbilly17 August 2011 at 21:51

    You are a wonderful helper Princess Dorothy!

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  47. Jennifer18 August 2011 at 00:48

    *Bows down to Princess Dorothy* Would you be so kind as to help me with my quilt layouts? I hope you love your new home with The Nomads finish renovating it for you. :)

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  48. Kim18 August 2011 at 07:24

    Princess Dorothy is so adorable. She looks like a wonderful helper.

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  49. quilthexle18 August 2011 at 13:00

    Hi Dot, QuiltSue must be so happy to have you as quilt buddy!

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  50. Gladys18 August 2011 at 13:15

    Princesa Dorothy What a gorgeous cat! Hug!

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  51. Sand and Sunshine18 August 2011 at 14:57

    Dot is lovely, I had no idea she was a cat on loan.

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  52. Cindy18 August 2011 at 21:15

    Princess is darling!

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  53. SoCal Debbie18 August 2011 at 23:02

    Oh how cute! Such a great first entry for the Pets on Quilts!

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  54. Anonymous19 August 2011 at 02:14

    Both Princess Dorothy (aka Dot) and your quilt are darling. Good job!
    cgreenleaf2(at)gmail(dot)com

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  55. Kelli Fannin Quilts19 August 2011 at 02:17

    aww, love the pics, esp. the last one!

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  56. Karen M19 August 2011 at 04:29

    Good work on the quilts, Dot. What will she do without you when you move into your new home?

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  57. Belinda19 August 2011 at 15:56

    Well Your Highness, you certainly keep Quilt Sue on her toes!

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  58. Jane19 August 2011 at 16:50

    It's great to have a helpful pet, isn't it?

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  59. Celia Ciuffo19 August 2011 at 18:23

    Que hermoso ese gato!!!Me encanto!!!

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  60. Jocelyn19 August 2011 at 21:23

    I love the last picture. What a cutie!

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  61. Jan19 August 2011 at 23:17

    Beautiful, both quilts and cats. Thanks for sharing. I'm partial to orange but I seem especially drawn to that neutral colored quilt.

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  62. Kendra from missknittas studio20 August 2011 at 04:52

    Dot is adorable! And the quilt is just lovely as well - what a fun project for watching Wimbledon!

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  63. The Vegetarian Hunter20 August 2011 at 18:01

    Princess Dorothy indeed! Great post, how long is your helper staying with you? She looks really happy at your house!

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  64. Pat V.20 August 2011 at 20:00

    Dot really seems to appreciate your quilts! She's a very pretty girl.

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  65. Melissa ;-)21 August 2011 at 02:40

    What a sweet kitty. Love that last photo!

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  66. Helle Sejten21 August 2011 at 10:25

    Oh I love the photos - specially the last one on the beautiful sunny quilt...your cat are really pretty :-) Thank you for sharing them to us.

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  67. Gretchen21 August 2011 at 13:24

    Princess Dot is adorable! Love the last photo--a glamor shot!

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  68. LethargicLass21 August 2011 at 16:32

    Oh my you are beautiful! And what a great eye for quilting!

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  69. sewali21 August 2011 at 18:25

    Hee hee, I hope the nomads are going to have plenty of quilts for the Princess or she isn't going to want to leave her lodgings :o). She's gorgeous, I hope she lets you stroke that soft spotty tummy, there's nothing like sinking your fingers into tummy fur!

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  70. Christie describeHappy22 August 2011 at 00:40

    Princess Dorothy, you really know how to pull together a lovely design!!

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  71. Linda in Arkansas 22 August 2011 at 20:14

    Beautiful marking on your Princess Dot. She quite a beauty. Itsn't it fun wthn the cats come and move around your blocks? One can't get too upset as they are just so sweet.

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  72. BilboWaggins22 August 2011 at 21:14

    Well she's certainly made herself at home with you :} What an absolute beautiful girl, are you going to want her to leave when the Nomads are done with rebuilding?

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  73. The Quilting Elf23 August 2011 at 01:41

    Oh my, Sweet Dot - you tell such a lovely tail (uh, I mean tale) ... do you foresee being a fashion model for designer fabric next? Lovely quilts and cute-as-a-button guest cat!

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