Here is Ozzie, still sitting on a pile of Posh fabric and chewing on his bone. He is behaving though, and keeping right next to me on the bed next to my sewing machine. For now, the devil horns have been replaced by a halo. I guess he really likes this fabric line. I had a pile of Posh scraps ready to send to my friend Lisa, and Ozzie hopped right up on them and made himself at home. Still want them Lisa? (Yes, that is a piece of rawhide bone in the foreground). Perhaps I should save some of the scraps out and make him a little Posh cuddle quilt to remember our first big fight. We worked out our issues yesterday, after he made a royal mess of my carefully laid out pieces. I forgave him and he let me work in peace today.
Um, so what did I learn? Close the door to the design bed, and no more slime bones. It isn't Ozzie's fault. Just look at the experession in those soulful eyes. His entire being is focused on trying to understand me, and a little hurt that he may have failed somehow. He tries to be good, and is completley mystified when I blow a gasket over some weirdo thing he can't comprehend. Honestly, if we are lucky, he will be my companion for good dozen or so years. So, shouldn't it behoove me to make the most of them? My promise to Ozzie: more play time, more cuddles and more understanding on my part of what it is that will make your life more meaningful. Aside from tormenting me that is. My heart swells.
Balance. That is what we need. More balance. Time for Ozzie, time for sewing. And on that note, I have a Friday reveal!
Ta da! My second Friday Finish. Can't promise I will keep this up all summer, but I am sure going to try. Gotta get these quilts out. But not at the expense of neglecting Ozzie. He is a high maintenance little guy, and I was the one who brought him into my life. We need to make some compromises.
Note on the quilt top. The inspiration was a book called Basket Bonanza by Nancy Mahoney, but I did my own thing by combining several ideas from the book and making the quilt bed sized. Fabric is Posh by Chez Moi for Moda.
LOVE it. Stunning. Are you still going to add the little triangle to the binding?
It's going to live at my house someday, right? ^_^
I am defrosting marrow bones in the fridge and will bring them down tonight for a special "quiet activity" treat for ozzie and Remikins.
three cheers for shrimp.
Posted by: sara | June 06, 2008 at 09:11 AM
Nicole . . . it's beautiful . . . I love it ! ! . . . what a wonderful job . . .
Posted by: Cheryl | June 06, 2008 at 09:34 AM
I just love the colors on this quilt. The way you have combined them is just beautiful. This one's a winner Nicole.
Posted by: Chris | June 06, 2008 at 09:37 AM
Another gorgeous creation! And I'm so glad you and Ozzie have made peace. Yes, you need time together for the fun and then he can deal with the off-limits areas you must set for his good. And your peace. ~Adrienne~
Posted by: Adrienne | June 06, 2008 at 09:50 AM
Beautiful quilt - spectacular, in fact! And I'm glad you are back in Ozzie's good graces. Or whichever way 'round it is.
My Finish is a quilt I don't even like, but it's going to be put to good use, so it was worth finishing.
Posted by: Maria in Iowa | June 06, 2008 at 09:59 AM
I agree with everything you said about Ozzie. Closed doors and peaceful times! He looks absolutely adorable and very much at home on the design bed.
The quilt is absolutely gorgeous, Nicole! You did a beautiful job on it. I have to purchase some Posh fabric now!
Posted by: Nan | June 06, 2008 at 09:59 AM
That looks great!
Posted by: Cara | June 06, 2008 at 10:44 AM
That's a beautiful quilt! Ozzie sure knows how to manage you! LOL! Hard not to love that face though.
Posted by: Vicki W | June 06, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Absolutely beautiful. The colors are wonderful.
Posted by: Becky | June 06, 2008 at 11:03 AM
That is an absolutely gorgeous quilt! I have loved watching this come together as those fabrics are fantastic! You did a super job!
I'm glad you and Ozzie are friends again. You're right -- they don't understand so we have to understand them!
Posted by: Catherine | June 06, 2008 at 11:08 AM
That turned out beautifully. Well done.
You can be very proud of two "Friday Finishes" in a row.
Posted by: Donna | June 06, 2008 at 11:29 AM
What an object of beauty and joy! (And your quilt's not bad, either!!) LOL! Isn't it wonderful to have things we love in our lives? Your quilt really is gorgeous!!
Posted by: Karen | June 06, 2008 at 12:02 PM
Your Posh Baskets is just stunning, Nicole. Beautiful! I think you need to make a little snuggle quilt for Ozzie out of the leftovers as a great memory of this!
Posted by: Lisa D. | June 06, 2008 at 12:08 PM
This is stunning! And I can't believe how fast you got it all together after the rawhide fiasco! You are on a roll with two big finishes in a row! Can't wait to see what else the summer will bring for you!
Posted by: Erica | June 06, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Nicole it is just beautiful...and Ozzie sure looks like he's very proud of his good behavior today. What a great finish...and a sweet Ozzie.
Posted by: Carol | June 06, 2008 at 01:21 PM
I LOVE this quilt- it is fabulous. Way to go!
Posted by: Blondie | June 06, 2008 at 01:35 PM
How amazing, such a beautiful quilt!!!
Posted by: Sabine | June 06, 2008 at 02:07 PM
Bravo to both you and Ozzie, the quilt is gorgeous, no wonder Ozzie wanted to cuddle it even before it was done.... And yes those eyes do melt the heart... Hugs to you both...
Posted by: Ronda Beyer | June 06, 2008 at 03:08 PM
oh Nicole your quilt is just beautiful
how much posh fabric did it take to make it ??
hugs Beth
Posted by: Beth Dasecke | June 06, 2008 at 03:35 PM
That is a gorgeous quilt and what an outstanding finish to the week! Keep giving us Ozzie pictures too! Nancy in WI
Posted by: Nancy | June 06, 2008 at 03:36 PM
Wow - that's a great finish. Nice to know that you and Ozzie have made up *s*
Posted by: Libby | June 06, 2008 at 04:25 PM
Nicole its Georgeous I love it .It looks like a lot of work.
Hugs Mary.
Posted by: Mary Wood | June 06, 2008 at 05:01 PM
You have the singularly quintessential gift of blending classical/traditional with contemporary.
Good perspective with Ozzie.
Sits and Downs and Stays Daily 4/day 3 min each B.I.D.
PRN Love, *karendianne.
Posted by: Karen Lee | June 06, 2008 at 05:33 PM
All is quiet and "pieceful" in the Land of Ozzie. Whew!
Stunning baskets, Nicole. You know my weakness for baskets.
Posted by: Darlene | June 06, 2008 at 06:01 PM
Nicole your quilt turned out beautiful. I wasn't a big fan of Posh in the beginning but I truly have fallen in love with it. Great job.
Posted by: Cindy D | June 06, 2008 at 06:20 PM