Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Nuts About Blog Hop

Nuts About Blog Hop

I've been on a creative and blogging hiatus since the holidays, but am happy to be sewing again and to participate in this hop!

When I saw the theme of the hop, I knew instantly I had to do a project to honor my furry baby (13 year old baby), Raven. As everyone who knows me knows, I am totally NUTS about her!





Can you blame me? She's as sweet as she is cute, and I just had to celebrate her for this hop! And since it's coming up on Valentine's Day, I decided to do a Valentine's theme project and give it to my husband as a gift. After all, he's as NUTS about Raven as I am!

So here's my project, an 8" x 10" wool felt applique salute to my girl:


It combines applique with a little embroidery, and I've framed it so my husband can hang it up in his office.

If you'd like to make one yourself, in the lab-color of your choice, I'm making the pattern available on my blog for free! There are no instructions, just the pattern to trace and cut out.

Download Lab Love here.

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Be sure to participate in the blog hop giveaways sponsored by:

Kimo flower pattern of the day from Anypattern

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And $25.00 Gift Certificate from Fat Quarter Shop

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And be sure to visit everyone else on today's list and tomorrow's for the last day of the hop!

February 9, 2016
February 10, 2016


Posted by Elizabeth Coughlin at 12:01 AM

53 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 9, 2016 at 12:54 AM

    Aw...I had a black lab, such sweet dogs! Pbstrand@msn.com

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  2. Teatime CreationsFebruary 9, 2016 at 1:17 AM

    I have a friend with a lab identical to yours. They are such gentle animals. Thank you for the pattern. I see gift stitching in my future. Not hard to be nuts about these dogs.

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  3. RhondaFebruary 9, 2016 at 1:45 AM

    Love your doggy walhanging.

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  4. BetsyFebruary 9, 2016 at 6:06 AM

    Elizabeth, your lab is adorable and very creative

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  5. DodyFebruary 9, 2016 at 6:09 AM

    I had a blavk Lad too. Her name was Little Star. She wasn't very little though.
    Dmac5958ataoldotcom

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  6. DorianFebruary 9, 2016 at 7:10 AM

    Black labs are wonderful dogs, and thats a cute wall hanging! Great job.

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  7. Marjorie's Busy CornerFebruary 9, 2016 at 7:46 AM

    We had a yellow and a black labs...mother and son...great dogs!

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  8. Patty February 9, 2016 at 8:08 AM

    cute puppy!

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  9. AnitaFebruary 9, 2016 at 8:10 AM

    What a good-looking labrador, and a perfect wool felt applique!

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  10. ScrapatchesFebruary 9, 2016 at 8:36 AM

    Adorable lab love. I can see why you are nuts about Raven. Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat

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  11. Jen BarnardFebruary 9, 2016 at 8:38 AM

    I love the 3D ear and button nose!
    jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com

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  12. MarianFebruary 9, 2016 at 9:40 AM

    I love Labradors, they are such a great dog, Raven is beautiful. As a child, we had a golden lab, and I totally adored him, have fond memories, and miss him.. Thank you for the wonderful pattern and sharing your nutty side today. Love that you chose to share Raven with us.

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  13. Needled MomFebruary 9, 2016 at 9:45 AM

    That is so cute. Raven love is understandable.

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  14. Charlene SFebruary 9, 2016 at 9:51 AM

    Our fur babies mean a lot to us. Mine range from 11 yrs old to 2 years old and from 3.5 lbs. to 75 lbs.

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  15. Carol- Beads and BirdsFebruary 9, 2016 at 9:58 AM

    Excellent way to show your Lab Love!! I'm nuts about MY dogs too!!

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  16. SandraFebruary 9, 2016 at 10:06 AM

    She looks darling.

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  17. Quilting TangentFebruary 9, 2016 at 10:38 AM

    Cute dog. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  18. Carol SwiftFebruary 9, 2016 at 10:39 AM

    What a sweet puppy you have and this adorable framed piece is just perfect to show "lab love"!

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  19. CalicojoanFebruary 9, 2016 at 10:39 AM

    Oh those lovable little fur balls. Thanks for an adorable little tribute and the pattern! ;-)

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  20. CeciliaFebruary 9, 2016 at 11:13 AM

    Cute! We had a black lab and a yellow lab. They were the best dogs we've ever had. They lived for 15 years and it was hard to see them go. Thanks for sharing your project and pattern.

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  21. Anna brownFebruary 9, 2016 at 11:28 AM

    Wow the handicapped fella i take care of has a 13 year old lab helper...named gracie .....Love your picture looks like wool? happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  22. QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DIFebruary 9, 2016 at 11:44 AM

    What a delightful project--honoring ones pet is always a win win--beautiful design there--
    love and laughter, di

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  23. Seacoast QuilterFebruary 9, 2016 at 11:47 AM

    Pets are such a wonderful part of life, and labs are extra special. Thanks for sharing your baby.

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  24. nellieduclos@yahoo.comFebruary 9, 2016 at 11:59 AM

    Thanks for the cute pattern. Labs are wonderful dogs.

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  25. mumbird3February 9, 2016 at 12:02 PM

    Cute fur baby!

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  26. MoeWestFebruary 9, 2016 at 12:05 PM

    Lab Love is a sweet gift for your husband! Thanks for sharing the pattern.

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  27. Arf2-D2February 9, 2016 at 12:46 PM

    Cute pup! Thanks for the pattern. My girl is golden brown (since she is part golden retriever) so I'll change it up just a bit. :-)

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  28. Doris Rice, The Quilting QueenFebruary 9, 2016 at 12:46 PM

    Lab Love is a perfect gift for your hubby and a perfect way to honor Raven!

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2016 at 1:03 PM

    HOW CUTE IS THIS>THANKS FOR SHARING!
    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  30. LauraFebruary 9, 2016 at 1:19 PM

    Thanks for sharing your doggie love.

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  31. allthingzsewnFebruary 9, 2016 at 1:59 PM

    What a sweet Valentine for your hubby, and Raven is a doll. Love my fur babies too.

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  32. Pat V.February 9, 2016 at 2:10 PM

    Very cute project. We are going to be getting our first dog very soon, an American Eskimo.

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  33. Lisa EnglandFebruary 9, 2016 at 2:10 PM

    Cute project! Labs are definitely wonderful dogs.

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  34. LisaFebruary 9, 2016 at 2:32 PM

    This is so sweet! Thanks for the free download!

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  35. DonnaFebruary 9, 2016 at 2:56 PM

    We have a sweet black lab, too, and how they steal your heart! Thank you for the pattern!
    donnalee1953 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  36. Siouxzq64@gmail.comFebruary 9, 2016 at 3:12 PM

    Your lab love is so cute, and is the model.

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  37. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2016 at 3:13 PM

    Love your Lab Love! Thanks!

    Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

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  38. Lori SmanskiFebruary 9, 2016 at 3:14 PM

    this is so sweet. our pets really are a huge part of our lives. quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

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  39. MargaretFebruary 9, 2016 at 4:39 PM

    Wow that looks just like my Bobbie Sue. She is also 13 but has a lot of grey hairs.

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  40. Lynne StuckeFebruary 9, 2016 at 4:50 PM

    Love labs -- super cute! lynnstck(at)yahoo.com

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  41. krislovesfabricFebruary 9, 2016 at 4:57 PM

    Nice project! Labs are wonderful personalities of love :) We enjoy our lab shepherd mix.

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  42. sewlostFebruary 9, 2016 at 5:51 PM

    Love the Lab. It's so cute.

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  43. BobbieFebruary 9, 2016 at 6:07 PM

    Such a sweet puppy and great gift

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  44. lefuntzFebruary 9, 2016 at 6:23 PM

    I love labs and retrievers but don't have the room. That' a great way to express your love for Raven and your hubby.

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  45. Kathy HFebruary 9, 2016 at 7:07 PM

    Such a cute mini quilt. I love any cat and dog quilts. Thanks for the pattern.

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  46. Farm QuilterFebruary 9, 2016 at 7:32 PM

    Your Raven is a beauty - both in felt and in real life!! Labs are wonderful companions and fur babies!!

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  47. rrjane011749February 9, 2016 at 8:17 PM

    Love your block!

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  48. Kathy E.February 9, 2016 at 8:20 PM

    Our previous neighbors had a black lab named Lucky. He was the sweetest dog and always loved to play with my kids. I miss him! Your block reminds me of him...brings back sweet memories.

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  49. NancyFebruary 9, 2016 at 8:21 PM

    What a sweet quilted piece. Raven is a nice looking friend.

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  50. LJFebruary 9, 2016 at 8:48 PM

    Bet your hubby's happy that you're nutty about your baby!

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  51. Vicki HFebruary 9, 2016 at 10:10 PM

    Raven looks to be so sweet.

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  52. Jean CampbellMarch 22, 2016 at 2:21 PM

    Glad I came a day early ahead of the blog hop visit tomorrow --I grabbed your lab pattern for a Touch Quilt with Hunt Club theme fleece I am making for a local nursing home. Faux fur with a short nap in brown will be perfect. Thank you so much.

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  53. Lynne StuckeMarch 22, 2016 at 7:01 PM

    Lovely dog. And I love your lab love. lynnstck(at)yahoo.com

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