I am trying to get some sewing done here. I have my little Birdseye Star Block units all cut out and ready to sew together. I have time, I am organized and prepared, and there is nothing stopping me.
Except for this little devil, who is bored and wants my attention. Who is going through every little trick in her book to get my goat.
I wear these Uggs when I walk her in the morning, and had left them in the coat closet by the front door. She dragged one out, ragged it around for awhile, then came into the sewing room to be sure I saw that she was up to no good. Of course I gave chase and wrestled the boot away from her. "Sophie! Be good! Leave me alone!"
No, Eleanor Burns was not at my house, pitching scraps over her shoulder willy nilly. I put my scraps in the waste basket properly, which is positioned right underneath my cutting table. Everytime I tossed something into the wastebasket, Sophie got up from whatever she was doing and took it out. In 20 minutes the floor was covered in thread and trimmings and scraps. I should have just tossed things on the floor in the first place.
Then, she got into this, which was entirely too much for me.
"Sophie! NO! Drop it!" Or do I say "leave it"? Who knows. She didn't mind me when I said either command.
She was so going to run off with that entire bundle of fabric. And you know what it is don't you?
I ordered an entire bundle of Vicksburg, which arrived yesterday in the mail! Is that not the most wonderful fabric group??? It is going to be cut up into log cabin strips and star blocks for my Raise the Roof quilt, which *I am not starting until I finish Flowers for Clara AND Birdseye*.
I finally gave up. My pesky room mate won this round. I had to stop sewing and go play with her. Does she remind you of anyone? Someone who looks a lot like her who is staying in Palo Alto during the week?
Nicole,
My cat does the same thing whenever I am sewing! But don't you love them :)
She just misses Ozzie.
Posted by: Donna | October 16, 2009 at 05:16 AM
ha,ha, what a character. Seems like she doesn't mind having her picture taken either.
Posted by: Jocelyn | October 16, 2009 at 05:51 AM
At least she has good taste.
Posted by: dee | October 16, 2009 at 06:21 AM
She reminds me of my silly dogs. I think she brought you the boot because she wanted to go walking.
Posted by: Carol Lewis | October 16, 2009 at 06:32 AM
oh she is so adorable though! guess she needs to be let out and just run around to tire her out!
love that line of fabric where did you find a bundle of it???
Kathie
Posted by: kathie | October 16, 2009 at 06:36 AM
Oh how cute she is! I have a German Shorthair Pointer who has a nose for yarn. It can be in a box in the closet, and he'll find it. They are great company but will find all sorts of creative ways to get your attention. I'm glad you discovered her mischief before she got into too much trouble!
Posted by: Deb C | October 16, 2009 at 06:50 AM
I think she just wants to help you make that quilt, Nicole. That girl has caught the quilting bug.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | October 16, 2009 at 06:56 AM
Great pictures - and what a beautiful quilt Sophie is lying on!! I went through your quilt album (which I think you need to update, by the way, so we can identify all your wonderful quilts!) and your Friday finishes and didn't find it anywhere. What pattern/fabric is that one?
Posted by: Nan S. | October 16, 2009 at 06:59 AM
We have a pup (6 months) and we have found out that he loves to read. Yup...read! I keep forgetting to take the magazines, newspaper, etc off the coffee table. Oops!
Love your quilts!
Posted by: Laurie | October 16, 2009 at 07:01 AM
Sophie is a quilter, and was claiming the new fabric for herself! She is very cute, and I just love the pictures. My Golden Retriever Chloe likes to lay on any fabric that my be fair game to her- on the bed, or floor. She comes into the sewing room and paces until there is fabric on the floor for her to lay on. So, what I have done is leave two fat quarters on the floor and that seems to make her happy.
Posted by: annieb | October 16, 2009 at 07:24 AM
Darling little pooch, and she knows how to get your attention, doesn't she?? I will not let my own kids mess with my fat quarter packs, so I know she was "in dangerous territory" with that little stunt!! Still cute as can be, though!
Posted by: Jayne Honnold | October 16, 2009 at 07:40 AM
Our little friends are so funny and they know what buttons to push. Looks like she pushed the right ones and got in some playtime. :-)
Posted by: Judy D | October 16, 2009 at 07:47 AM
She is so darn cute...her face is so expressive...I can almost hear her saying...Mom please, just play with me, don't pay attention to that fabric. She needs a bit of quality time with her dad and brother. LOL!
Posted by: Carol | October 16, 2009 at 07:52 AM
You have a great pal in Sophie. She really loves you, what a wonderful bond.
Posted by: Sharon | October 16, 2009 at 08:57 AM
I've been having the same issues with Cooper this week. If he doesn't get his walks in, there's no fun for anyone else. Naturally I think it's cute when it's someone else's pet. It's raining again today but he's at daycare...WOO HOO!
Where did you get the lovely fabric?? I searched online but came up empty handed, and how is it you are always in the know about the best stuff? Is there a secret club...do you have a personal shopper, you're like that cool girl in high school who always had the best boyfriend, newest clothes and perfect complexion and I'm like the girl who isn't even cool enough for the band.....
Posted by: Thelma | October 16, 2009 at 09:49 AM
Sofie is hilarious. I'm looking forward to seeing Raise the Roof in Vicksburg. That pattern is on my list of to-do's, but I haven't decided what fabric I want to use.
Posted by: Julie | October 16, 2009 at 11:37 AM
You have WAYYYY more patience than I do! I would have put her outside for the day. :0 No cats or dogs are gonna be touching my fabric. :D
Posted by: CJ | October 16, 2009 at 11:39 AM
http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/
This is cool quilting link you might enjoy. I too have four legged quilting helpers
Posted by: kate | October 16, 2009 at 11:47 AM
That turned-over wastebasket with the clippings all strewn over reminds me of my pesky male dachshund! Both of my dachshunds(I have a female too) are like my Secret Service agents... follow me everywhere, no privacy (if you know what I mean).
I want to tell you again how much I enjoy your blog. It is like talking with a dear friend everyday!! Thanks for all your creativity!! Enjoy that bundle of Vicksburg!!
Posted by: Patty | October 16, 2009 at 01:04 PM
The title of this post makes men giggle! And that Vicksburg fabric is delicious.
Posted by: Allyson in Alaska | October 16, 2009 at 04:05 PM
Me thinks Sophie needs a playmate---Ozzie has one during the week--maybe Sophie would like one---but then you might end up with even more work!!!??????
Have fun stitching
hugs, Di
Posted by: Diane Cannon | October 16, 2009 at 06:10 PM
AWH mum she just wants to have some fun.she loves you so much she wants to be with you where ever you go.
Hugs Mary.
Posted by: Nanna mary | October 16, 2009 at 09:58 PM
Oh My, Nicole, I swear our "Sophies" must be related! My Sophie eats scraps, completed tops, or the whole quilt, doesn't matter to her! Good thing I'm crazy in love with her! Here's to our Sophies!!!
Posted by: Debbie | October 16, 2009 at 10:34 PM
You better never take Sophie to a quilt show! She could get in way too much trouble!!!!
Posted by: Jean | October 17, 2009 at 03:37 PM
How can you resist that little face?
Posted by: Magnolia Bay Quilts | October 18, 2009 at 06:01 AM