This little Princess and the Pea would be my Sophie, posing delicately while she catches a few zzzz's.
She has taken to climbing into bed with me after her morning walk with my husband and Ozzie. After leaping onto me and licking my face thoroughly, she curls up against my tummy and we make like spoons for an hour or so before I have to get up and get ready for work. I love these precious moments that give my every day a loving beginning.
Wondering about the quilt she is lolling on? That would be Stella Blue, one of my all time favorite Miss Rosie's Quilt Company patterns. This was a shameless copy of hers, right down to the same fabric she used. She gave hers to her brother though, according to the pattern. I kept mine for myself!
Trust me, you will be an expert at making Flying Geese if you tackle this pattern!
your little "friend" has a great place now.
the quilt is beautiful, love it!!!
Posted by: alda | March 14, 2009 at 05:36 AM
I love that quilt!~ I'm curious, what fabric line is that?
Posted by: Di | March 14, 2009 at 05:37 AM
Oh my gosh, she's so cute!
Posted by: Vicki W | March 14, 2009 at 06:38 AM
I love this quilt. It is so totally my colors! You were wise to hold onto it!
Posted by: Karen | March 14, 2009 at 07:12 AM
Isn't she just the cutest little princess! Love your quilt...love it!
Posted by: Carol | March 14, 2009 at 07:29 AM
Beautiful Quilt! I love it. I'm partial to stars. Nothing wrong with copying the same fabrics, it's a great idea actually. Good for you keeping this quilt for yourself.
Posted by: Carol Lewis | March 14, 2009 at 07:51 AM
Love the quilt. Love Sophie.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | March 14, 2009 at 08:10 AM
Nicole, That darling picture looks like my bed every every morning, except both of mine have been there all night and they aren't lying on a stunning quilt,(because I don't have one for my bed yet) Your right about the love. It just oozes off the the sweet little things. I would be lost without my furry kids. Matter of fact, my little schnauzer Friskie has a problem. The vet said she's okay for now but she has some tumors on her side and tummy that are starting to interfere with her breathing. They can't remove them but they did give us some pills that help open up her airways at night and she seems to sleep more comfortably now. She doesn't show any signs of suffering or pain...her appetite is good, maybe a little too good, she is happy and playful, and a fierce little guardian of 'her' territory out in the yard (she doesn't bite, just makes lots of noise, lol). But for the last couple of mornings since her appointment I can't help looking at them snuggled together against me and wonder how long there will be two there comforting me. My thoughts get away from me sometimes. Question for you though...does Ozzie ever lay on the bed too or does he get into mischief if he does?
Posted by: Nancy | March 14, 2009 at 10:07 AM
Sophe is so adorable :o) I snuggle with my Chloe every night like that. She has to be right next to me :o) She likes my quilts too!
Posted by: Colleen | March 14, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Aww she's so cute. Love the quilt as well. You do such lovely work.
Posted by: pam | March 14, 2009 at 12:16 PM
What a huzzie!! I love the Stella Blue pattern, but then I love the name Stella so much that's what we named our Golden.
Posted by: Kelly Ann | March 14, 2009 at 03:36 PM
I too, am interested in what fabric line it is. Will you post a little bio on your beautiful quilt? I love that pattern. I have always been partial to sawtooth stars. Our two little kitties (monsters) love to snuggle in bed with us, but they pick at the stitches on my quilts, so we put the kabosh on that. Meaning, we removed the quilts from the bed. Heaven forbid we tell the cats they can't get up there with us!
Posted by: Allyson in Alaska | March 14, 2009 at 05:44 PM
What a beautiful quilt! And a darling picture of your little Princess. You both deserve the lovin.
Posted by: Jocelyn | March 14, 2009 at 06:00 PM
Gorgeous! There's nothing wrong with using the same fabric. I do it too, because it often looks "just right".
Posted by: Kate | March 14, 2009 at 07:01 PM
That picture of Sophie is priceless! What a sweetie...
Posted by: Sue | March 14, 2009 at 07:22 PM
What a great quilt. I love it.
Posted by: Sharon | March 15, 2009 at 12:35 AM
That's a beautiful quilt, and the cutest puppy ever.
Posted by: Lisa D. | March 16, 2009 at 08:05 AM
The little princess absolutely defines the word comfy! I want to get in bed just looking at her...what a luxury! Very cute post. The quilt is gorgeous...really love the colors, the design, all of it just flows together so nicely. Beautiful. Both the quilt and the doggie.
Posted by: Kayte | March 16, 2009 at 09:17 AM