New Swags for Inklingo GMFG/Renegade takes a Swim

After much contemplation and a little advice from my friend, I am removing the red scallop part of the swag and replacing it with a smooth edge. It looks much nicer and makes the workmanship easier and neater. I should have all of the pieces ready to sew this evening. Ripping out is not my favorite thing to do but in the long run, I think I will be happier with the results of the new version.

I took my labrador retriever swimming today at a friend's pool. He dove right in and it took me a while to get him out of the water. You can see his joy! He commandeered a little baby floating toy and swam the entire time with it in his mouth. You would have thought I had given him a T-bone steak. It wore him out so he is now sleeping......actually he is snoring!

Making House Decisions and POTC Block

Today was busy looking at ideas for the new home. Hopefully the first shovel of dirt will be turned next week and construction will begin. It was too hot in Texas to spend much time outside so I pieced another POTC block. The lighting for the picture is not that great as the colors are more vivid than portrayed in the picture.

This is my interpretation of of block 2 on Row 1.

I am hoping to piece at least one block a day. Piecing goes much faster than deciding on the fabric and printing but the whole process is fun and rewarding.

Renegade knows how to stay cool. Unfortunately his tub is in storage so we are doing the hose routine. His tub was a little small for him any way.

Sewing Day

I did some sewing today as I am trying to catch up on some projects that sat idle during the move and travels.  I finished two tops for baby quilts - one for my granddaughter and one for a friend who adopted a little boy.  Both are very cute.  I will post pictures tomorrow.  Now I have to get them quilted or find time to quilt them myself.  
I used chenille and minky in one of the quilts and it was a mess.  Lint everywhere.

Renegade is adjusting to his new home very well.  He doesn't have a large space to run but he makes the best of it.  I love this picture of him with his "baby".  We adopted him when he was a year old and are pretty certain he was abused.  He finds comfort in his stuffed animals.  It is funny to see an 85 pound lab dragging around a stuffed toy!