Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Pets on Quilts

Have you checked out the wonderful Pets on Quilts Parade?  This is such a fun show as people show off their pets, pet quilts and all else.  Be sure to pop over and visit Snoodles and all of the fun links.  You will not be disappointed. 

My entry is in the "other pets" category.  The only pets we currently have are our wonderful tortoises.  They are really more like "half" pets since they sleep all winter.  ;-}

Please meet Joshua and Sagura on my Civil War mini quilt.

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54 comments:

  1. Agnes B. BullockAugust 1, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Turtles make great models

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  2. AnonymousAugust 1, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Lovely tortoises!

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  3. LorisAugust 1, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Love the quilt and the tortoises too!

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  4. Connie Kresin CampbellAugust 1, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Joshua and Sagura looks very comfortable munching flowers on your mini quilt....better flowers than the quilt! You had 10 day with that beautiful dog and no photos of him on a quilt?????

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  5. Missy ShayAugust 1, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Turtles are so fun!

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  6. Abby and StephanieAugust 1, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Just goes to show you all pets love quilts. They're very impressive.

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  7. My Sister Made Me Do It....August 1, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    Mary, your family pictures are always a joy to look at....I know you enjoy them so much. The granny square quilt is so pretty....has a little "water color" look to it...And now the tortoises have given us another look at your fabulous Civil War Mini. I'll be sure to go and vote for you on August 9!

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  8. CaroleMAugust 1, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    LOL!!! Love this "okay now don't run away now guys..."

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  9. VickiAugust 1, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Love your tortoises, they are so cute.

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  10. Gene BlackAugust 1, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    Ha ha... I am sure the tortoises were easier to corral than some of the cats I have seen in this tour.

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  11. sherryAugust 1, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    so tortoises are sooooo cute they look great on that great quilt

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  12. SnoodlesAugust 1, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Gorgeous mini quilt! Such unusual pets -- love the picture! Thanks for joining us at the party!

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  13. The Thimblemouse of Country CrossroadsAugust 1, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    What a nice surprise to see tortises on a quilt...bet they didn't try to scramble away when the camera came out! Cute little quilt too!

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  14. quiltmom annaAugust 1, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    What a terrific turtle- my teaching assistant has one named Shelly that she has had for many years- She loves wearing turtle jewellery too.
    Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such a nice comment.I hope you will come and visit again.
    Your mini quilt is very pretty.
    Regards from Western Canada,
    Anna

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  15. SewCalGalAugust 1, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    I'm delighted to meet Joshua and Sagura. And your quilt is beautiful. I'm also happy to get introduced to you and your delightful blog. Love it.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  16. MCAugust 1, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    Tortoises! They look great on a quilt, are they high maintenance as pets?

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  17. MariaAugust 2, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    Your tortoises sure are different "Pets on Quilts"...LOL

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  18. Vroomans' QuiltsAugust 2, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    Well at least your models will stay put for a photo.

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  19. Marcia W.August 2, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Tortoises must be perfect pets for taking photos of quilts outside on windy days! I like your mini quilt.

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  20. SpartanBabeAugust 2, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Great models! I bet they stayed right where you put them too? :o)

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  21. Dana GaffneyAugust 2, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Oh that's wonderful, tortoises make such wonderful pets.

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  22. JoannaAugust 2, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    I guess that proves that quilts are appreciated by every species. Very cute pic.

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  23. JillsknitAugust 2, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Pets on Quilts has turned out to be such a great way to meet other quilters. Love the "models" on yur quilt!

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  24. MinaAugust 3, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Wow, what kind of treats do you have to give your models so they will stay still long enough (LOL)

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  25. MarianneAugust 3, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    I bet you didn't have to rush to take this picture! LOL

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  26. Carrie P.August 3, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    Now that is a first. fun!

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  27. palmtreefanaticAugust 4, 2012 at 2:19 AM

    big and lovely tortoises:)

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  28. Patch-KröteAugust 4, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    Wonderful!
    I should try this with my two tortoises Elmo and Caruso. Perhaps they like Quilts too....

    greetings from germany
    Kerstin

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  29. heartsease54August 4, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Are these house tortoises? Love the quilt and the weights are cute too!

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  30. Teresa F.August 4, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    The quilt is wonderful and the models are just perfect. A pet is a pet no matter what.

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  31. Michele TAugust 5, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    I'll bet you didn't have to rush with your photo shoot! Great models and beautiful mini quilt1

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  32. Teje KarjalainenAugust 5, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Hi! Your quilt is beautiful and wow, turtles, that's exiting! We have special protected turtles "Careta Careta' here in Crete. Your shadow dog is also so beautiful! I think he was worried that perhaps you leave, too.
    x Teje

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  33. JenniffierAugust 5, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    What an interesting pet. They look happy on the quilt :)

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  34. Sandra WymanAugust 6, 2012 at 3:08 AM

    Very handsome tortoises! And thanks for your comment on Django!

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  35. Kruse KatsAugust 6, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    Do they say cheese or worms?

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  36. JustPamAugust 6, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    I love your turtles on the quilt. Do they live in an aquarium? Your family vacation looks wonderful. I am encouraged to read about your long marriage. My daughter married young-she just turned 18 and has been married 4 years.

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  37. JLVerdeAugust 7, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    The "other pets" category is really the best. Cats and dogs are fabulous but tortoises? Yeah, they're special.

    (the quilt is great too, but the tortoises really stole the show for me)

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  38. LottaAugust 7, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Oh, these are just so cute on the civil war quilt! The colors match very well.

    P.s I´m also struggling with the JT2 blocks..I´m very much behind :)

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  39. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogAugust 7, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    wonderful picture, I love tortoises and I have 2 Greece Tortoises too ☺

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  40. Rebeckah AustinAugust 7, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Awww :)

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  41. Sarcastic QuilterAugust 7, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    so fun and original. the quilt is great, too.

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  42. Archie The Wonder DogAugust 8, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    They look right at home!

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  43. Christine MAugust 8, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    I don't think I've ever seen a tortoise, let alone two, on a quilt before! Very cute.

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  44. AmandaAugust 8, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    tortoises! That's awesome. They look large...but how big are they?

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  45. MhairiAugust 8, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    At least they wouldn't run off the quilt. Love this photo, thanks for sharing.

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  46. Foolish FeathersAugust 8, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Whata fun couple of pets! My husband asked if I wanted to put our 30 gallon fish tank on a quilt or I could "put it on the top of the tank and just flip the picture over..."lol.

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  47. Lucky Duck DreamsAugust 9, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    Aw! I love them! And the flowers!

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  48. Denise in PAAugust 9, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    How sweet they are! I love that they "posed" on the quilt - a very original entry!

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  49. Sinta ReneeAugust 9, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Oh my gosh... I was going to write how much I love your Takes 2 blocks... and how applique just seems to be a matter of practice... but then I scrolled down and saw these guys! I love them! Thanks for the smile... I hope you win!

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  50. Junebug613August 9, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    LOVE the tortoises! Great pets and lovely quilt!

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  51. MarjorieAugust 9, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    One of my favorite animals - I recently digitized turtle embroidery designs. There's something magical about turtles.

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  52. LyndseyAugust 9, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Love the tortoises. Great quilts.

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  53. PatAugust 9, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Lovely Tortoises and beautiful quilt!

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  54. AnonymousAugust 11, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    Great models... at least they can't run away fast!
    Thanks for joining in the fun.

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