Colette and My Little Canadian Bluebird

So, I mentioned the slate blue and ivory hounds tooth wool, didn't I? Well, the pattern I will use for this project is the Lady Grey (pictured below) by Colette Patterns. I'd never heard of Colette until recently but happy to have found them. Their service has been excellent and they take care and pride in their products. It shows in case you've never ordered from them. I'm undecided on the lining right now but will post as soon as I'm sure. Any suggestions? The wool will be warm enough so need something light but durable and pretty at the same time.

On a special note, my little bluebird pincushion from Canada arrived today. It's a he and he will certainly bless my sewing room and will sit to symbolize a re-birth of sorts! This little cutie came from BlueDaisies on Etsy.



My Lil Stinker

Ellie is 15 months old now and I really do need to update her picture BUT she just will not be still for more than three seconds and trying to chase her into submission is just exhausting! She is so full of vim and vip, just ask the ladies who clip her little toenails! Yes it really takes two to do this, no kidding! Toughest little ten pounder I've ever seen! Phew! Sometimes when she's really wound, I kid with her and tell her I might just have to sell her to the circus. She can go from the floor to the back of the couch in one effortless straight up leap.

* photo credit: The McCarty Farm, Micanopy, FL 

This is Ellie's father, BlueBoy. Both her mom and dad are full blooded Rat Terriers and live at The McCarty Farm in Micanopy FL. This picture makes him look bigger than he really he is, I think he topped out at eight pounds, full grown, Ellie has surpassed him by two pounds so far.

This is Ellie's mother, her name is Raven. She comes from the McCarty Farm too and weighs in at all of eight pounds.

* photo credit:The McCarty Farm, Micanopy, FL