Old Dog New Trick

I've always loved this adorable Scottie pattern, it's a classic, but never ventured to make anything with it because the applique, with it's pieced foundation, seemed rather fussy.  But recently, I saw Eleanor Burns technique and was curious to try it.  Well, I must tell you that I was really pleased with how simple it was to do!  It worked beautifully.  And the corner turns using a plastic drinking straw and a bodkin are pure genius.  Why didn't somebody tell us about this sooner?  It works for turning tiny arms and legs on stuffies too.  Works like a charm, in fact.  (I've actually learned lots of new tricks and shortcuts from Eleanor's Quilt In A Day series). 

Plus, Eleanor's enthusiasm is contagious and it took me pretty far, as you can see.  I am ready to embroider the features now; whiskers, eyes, noses.  Then I'll add some decorative handwork in the form of blanket-stitching around the appliques to finish the edges.  This little project should keep me busy for awhile.  Of course, machine applique can be done too.  Here's another quick technique for machine-applique featuring chickens and roosters.  Very cute!

I once saw a charming antique Scottie quilt that had names for each dog embroidered on it and I'm thinking about doing that too since they all seem to have their own personality.  So I need to come up with nine doggy names.  Suggestions are welcome.  Nothing too long or complicated though because they have to fit in the space above each dog.  I've numbered the blocks so you can refer to a specific dog if you like.  "Spot" sounds like a good name for number seven.  Short and sweet! 

Comments

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This is a sweet quilt Vicki. I've used the straw technique for turning small "tubes" for years, but I'd never thought to use it this way...very clever. What a nice and informative post this is. Thank you for sharing the many great ideas you've discovered. I'll be looking forward to seeing your embroidery.

My great Uncle Bill's last name was MacDonald, and he was of Scottish descent. Everyone called him "Mac". I think that would be a nice name for number 3.

xo

[Joni]

I love this quilt. It has inspired me. Tuffy for #1

[Nancy]

Very nice quilt. I'd call #6 Sunshine. And one of them ought to be a "Toto".

[Teresa Kasner]

I was going to say Mac, too. Buddy, Angus, Maggie, Annie, Bailey, Duff, Riley..
((hugs)), Teresa :-)

[DianeM]

Oooo, this is going to be beautiful when finished. I'll have to check out Eleanor's tutes now :) I like the name "Reg" or "Reggie" (short for Reginald) for #5...seems like a proper name for a Scottie.
Smiles, DianeM

[Jackie]

#4 looks like a "Stewart" or Stu to me. my mom has a terrier with a coat close to that! ;-)

[Julie]

I like Sunny for the yellow one!!!

[Rosemary]

Dotty might fit #2 and Checkers for #5. They all sure are cute.

[Winding Ways]

#4 should be "Ruff"

[Anne]

My Mum was raised in Scotland and her Grandfather had a scottie dog called Jock (of course!)

[deb h]

How about naming #3 after President Roosevelt's famous scottie "Fala"? Of course, "Licorice" comes to mind whenever I see a scottie dog!