Due to a change in my babysitting schedule for Baby E, I ended up with two bonus sewing days this week! I'm spending it working on a project that I can't share with you until the last week of March, because it is a secret 'til then. Don't mean to be a tease...Oh yes I do!
This quilt I am working on has 384 half square triangles, all of which require trimming. I like making my half square triangles a bit big and then trimming them down to size to get perfect accuracy. (Is that redundant? I think so). I am down to making my last dozen quilt blocks (out of a total of 48), and am feeling pretty happy to see the end of these half square triangles in sight!
We've had a lousy week here this week with lots of rain and grey skies. We need the rain, so that's ok, but my goodness, is Ozzie ever getting on my last nerve. Due to the inclement weather, he has not been getting the walks he needs every day. To punish me, he thinks up pranks to get my attention like you would not believe.
This is my asthma inhaler, which has been by side constantly of late. Except for that time I left it on my desk while I went into another room to do something. See those little tooth punctures? Yup, Ozzie thought he would like to try out my meds. (No, he was not successful).
Yes, he is thinking of jumping up on the counter. He knows I am standing right behind him, so he is restraining himself. I have a feeling that when I leave the house, he is into everything he can think of to get into. He does have something of a conscience, and only does his naughty tricks when he thinks I won't catch him.
One night this week, around 3:30 AM, I heard a rythmic noise coming from the family room. Was it knocking? tapping? Nope, it was Ozzie. Digging. He had gotten up onto the counter and filched a ripe tomato. He was on the white couch, holding the tomato carefully in his mouth, attempting to bury it in the cushions of the couch. My white couch. A ripe tomato. At 3:30 AM.
I got the tomato away from him, and there was no damage to the couch, so I have decided to let him live.
Ozzie, hoping the rain will end soon.
I know it's not really funny to have a sneaky, cute, miserable dog "hounding" you in a variety of ways to come play with him since the outside world is too wet. LOVE that last picture! Doesn't that say it all?
Cheers and congratulations on finishing those bazillion HSTs and even being close to putting them all into their blocks! Well done! Love the fabrics and the colors in the HSTs that you've let us peek at. I wish I had your diligence.
Don't forget to wear green tomorrow so no one will pinch you!
Hugs!
Posted by: Barbara Anne | March 16, 2012 at 05:35 AM
Oh, poor Ozzie! And naughty Ozzie too - I hope the rain stops soon! Good luck with the secret project, you have me intrigued!
Posted by: Archie the wonder dog | March 16, 2012 at 05:51 AM
Oh my, Ozzie is certainly needing a good run! I remember how much pent up energy our Airedale had.
Posted by: Jocelyn | March 16, 2012 at 06:17 AM
Oh but she is so cute... However, a tomato on a white couch!
I love the fabrics you are using for this project.
Posted by: Audrey | March 16, 2012 at 06:17 AM
Just seeing him standing up there cracks me up. Terriers. They're crazy right?
Posted by: pam | March 16, 2012 at 07:43 AM
Oh, Ozzie! What a silly boy! He is such a little thief, isn't he? We, too, have what I refer to as a 'faux digger.' I don't understand HOW she thinks she can 'bury' things in the bed or the dining room carpet, but she gets busted 'digging' on a regular basis! Ozzie looks so forlorn perched on the cushion!
Kudos on your half square triangles! They look perfect and I love the color choices! Can't wait to see the finished quilt! I'm working my way through some granny squares using Carrie's Nine Dots fabric! ;)
Posted by: Jan | March 16, 2012 at 08:15 AM
Pets are so much fun, aren't they?lol
Posted by: Heartsdesire | March 16, 2012 at 08:37 AM
Oh my!!! He is keeping you on your toes!! LOL
Posted by: Ariane | March 16, 2012 at 08:41 AM
Ozzie! Is Nicole going to have to change your name to Tweaker????
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | March 16, 2012 at 08:44 AM
Oh... poor Ozzie... he looks so sad.
Posted by: Laurie in Iowa | March 16, 2012 at 08:55 AM
Whew, for a while there I thought that Ozzie had calmed down and stopped all his antics! Glad to know that he is back in action!!! LOL!!!
Posted by: Jean | March 16, 2012 at 10:41 AM
A TOMATO??!!! My last dog would pick tomatoes from our garden and eat them just enough so they were ruined. What is it about tomatoes?
You're gonna have to move that chair...it is just too tempting for the little putz. ;p
Posted by: ina | March 16, 2012 at 11:43 AM
Dogs can be so funny, even if they're misbehaving! Glad you can see the humor in this, Nicole ;>) That's a lotta HST's, too - and all beautifully trimmed!
Cheers!
Posted by: Candace | March 16, 2012 at 12:42 PM
Ha ha, that little rebel Ozzie! It's a shame he can't go on his little walking adventures to burn up all that extra energy! He looks so cute and mischievous in that photo!
sillysally aka choc chip addict
Posted by: sillysally | March 16, 2012 at 01:28 PM
lol..Great tomato story!
Hey Nicole, I posted a pic just for you today on my blog... :)
I'm starting to take pics of the way my mail order fabs are packaged...lol
http://pink-a-palooza.blogspot.com/2012/03/for-nicole.html
Gael
Posted by: Gael | March 16, 2012 at 01:50 PM
I love hearing about what Ozzie has been up to but me thinks that chair is too close to the counter but then we just might spoil all his fun! I can't wait to see the quilt you are working on! I love trimming half-square triangles.
Posted by: Nancy Watkins | March 16, 2012 at 02:41 PM
Hi Nicole. I stumbled upon a really neat resource today and for some reason you popped to mind. I remember your posts on embroidery and such...and just in case you haven't seen these before here are some really cool tutorials on every embroidery stitch under the sun. I hope the link works:
http://www.needlenthread.com/videos
Take care!
Posted by: Carmen | March 16, 2012 at 03:17 PM
Ozzie is gorgeous no wonder you can't get cross with him. Life would be so dull without a dog to entertain us. Hope he gets his walk soon.
Posted by: Debra | March 16, 2012 at 03:55 PM
Aw bless - that last picture is so precious! It's such a pity dogs won't walk themselves around the garden when it is raining... Look forward to seeing the quilt when unveiled!
Posted by: Frances | March 16, 2012 at 04:07 PM
Those HSTs are going to turn into something awesome, I can tell! Can't wait to see what that something is. I just love your Ozzie tales....he's so darn cute! Have a great week-end!
Posted by: Sherry | March 16, 2012 at 07:23 PM
You looks so patient...lol, I wish this weather finish soon. Saludos
Posted by: hilary | March 18, 2012 at 04:42 PM
God, I love that dog! Never a dull moment and he certainly does keep himself occupied.
Posted by: Niki | March 19, 2012 at 03:24 PM