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Doggie Day’s Shawlet

January 19, 2011 by Teje

Hello my Dear Friends! How nice you to see you here in my crafty corner! I hope you are fine and have a wonderful day!

Some days ago I showed you this knitting lying over the beautiful green matress!

Now this shawlet is finished and I can show it to you better….hmmm I haven’t thought any name…

I made this shawlet with 3 thin yarn which are for knitting with machine. I have lots of yarn left from the years I was knitting with the machine. And I’m so angry to my self because when we moved I lost boxes of yarn with all the colours! Now I have just some ‘natural’ colours left. Then I though that I don’t have any use for so much thin yarn without machine – but now of course I find lots of ideas where I could use them! So – don’t throw anything away!

All the green around the garden is so beautiful! Everyday I enjoy this patchwork!

I’m trying to see how this could become a quilt…perhaps every ‘stone’ should be made with two pieces…

Any way…did you think any name for my shawlet? I would be happy for your help! Otherwise I may need to call it ‘Nameless’.

What is Doggie Day…of course it has something to do with dogs… Today was lovely sunny day and because Nero loves so much to play ‘school’, we had a small lesson with goodies! Hanna wanted also lesson because she loves so much goodies! I was brushing their furs and we were playing all together!

Then I thought it’s time for me to learn something, too. Today is W.I.P Wednesday (=work in progress). It’s a great party where you can share your craft you are working now. My today’s w.i.p is this…

This is my first try to make ‘Doggie’ block…I think it’s nice enough to try some more…and perhaps one day I shall have a small quilt full of doggies!

Before I go I want to Thank you so much for joining my birthday and leaving sweet, wonderful and unique wishes! You helpped me very much to pass that difficult number!

I’m so happily suprised how many lovely visitors my blog has and how lovely and engouraging comments you write to me! I do appreciate and I enjoy always so much reading your thoughts! I wish you sunny, happy time and hope to see you soon!

TEJE

Ps. If some day you loose me for a while , it doesn’t mean that I have disappeared, but my computer is not feeling well! It has been acting strangely and I’m worried!

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Posted in Knitting, Patchwork, Sewing, Shawlet | Tagged block with dog, Knitted shawlet, patchwork dog | 35 Comments

35 Responses

on January 19, 2011 at 17:28 | Reply Emma Angel

Hi Teje, I love the shawl, it looks so soft and snuggly.
I also love the little patchwork dog, I can imagine a quilt with lots of little dogs, maybe a few cats. It would be fabulous!
x
- on January 19, 2011 at 19:33 | Reply tejehannah
  
  Thank you Emma for your sweet words! You are so right – of course it needs some cats around! I think I need an other lesson for them! Thank’s for the idea! xxx Teje
on January 19, 2011 at 17:32 | Reply Jane

Hi Teje, how about calling your shawl “Cobweb” , to me it is as delicate as a spider’s web. I love that doggie quilt, such fun. I am glad you had a wonderful birthday too and I hope the computer starts to behave…they can be such a pain at times.
Love Jane x
- on January 19, 2011 at 19:36 | Reply tejehannah
  
  Dear Jane, thank you for thinking the name! I had to check the ‘Cob’ from my wordbook – that sounds lovely pair of words! xxx Teje
on January 19, 2011 at 17:38 | Reply Anne

I hope you make a whole dog quilt because that block is SO cute!

Your shawl is just beautiful and looks so soft. I’m terrible with coming up with names, so I can’t help you there.
- on January 19, 2011 at 19:38 | Reply tejehannah
  
  Dear Anne, you found perfect name for your quilt! Sometimes it comes just like that and an other time not…
  The shawl is really soft, light and so warm even it’s thin! I have to make ‘Doggie quilt’ – they are so fun! xxx Teje
on January 19, 2011 at 17:57 | Reply Emily

Your dog block is precious! My dad’s a veterinarian and I’ve been wanting to make something animal related for him. I may have to copy yours
on January 19, 2011 at 18:09 | Reply millie

so beautiful! the shawl is lovely and i enjoyed the green too )
on January 19, 2011 at 18:55 | Reply Rachel D.

Hello Teje. Beautiful shawl: natural and soft. I also like the stitch pattern that makes me think of a chessboard.
As for a name, not easy but let’s try: Biotiful (mix of Bio – for its natural touch – and beautiful).
Hoping others will have name ideas.
Big evening hugs.
- on January 19, 2011 at 19:43 | Reply tejehannah
  
  Dear Rachel, thank you for your sweet words! The shawl is soft, light and so warm! I like the natural things, materials and also squares! You found great combination of words ‘Biotiful’! Now I need to find new project because my knitting bowl is empty! xxx Teje
on January 19, 2011 at 20:15 | Reply Benta

I love the woven shawl – very delicate and soft

Benta
on January 20, 2011 at 01:01 | Reply MiA

Beautiful shawl! Very well done
on January 20, 2011 at 03:17 | Reply Diane

The shawl is lovely!
on January 20, 2011 at 04:12 | Reply sagechronicles

Your woven shawl is beautiful! It looks like lattice work. And your doggy block is great. You are so talented!! I am getting inspired to get back to quilting myself.
on January 20, 2011 at 08:15 | Reply Lee

Very cute doggie block. I love the hand-stitching on the ears and tail, nice touch!

Thanks for linking up with WIP Wednesday, have a wonderful week!
on January 20, 2011 at 10:43 | Reply Helen Philipps

I love the shawl, the pattern and wool are beautiful, and I like natural colours like that for wool garments. And the doggie quilt block – gorgeous!! Such character in the whole shape! Have a lovely day, Teje. Helen x
- on January 20, 2011 at 11:05 | Reply tejehannah
  
  Dear Helen, thank you for your sweet words! It’s fun how few tiny patches can make a figure with character!
  xxx Teje
on January 20, 2011 at 10:56 | Reply Dorien

Hi Teje,
Thank you so much for your lovely comment on my blog. About the glasses, the frame is from a Dutch designer called ‘Gijs’. I have looked, but I don’t think their frames are available outside of Holland.
I love your shawl, and I totally agree with you: don’t throw away anything. My husband doesn’t like this idea, because our house is full of stashes now, but I’m sure I will use them someday!
The idea of making a quilt looking like the paving stones is intriguing. Have a good day, Dorien
- on January 20, 2011 at 11:03 | Reply tejehannah
  
  Thank you Dorien for your lovely words! …why They want us to thow our important and much needed materials…okey sometimes there is quite much but as you see we need all of them!
  xxx Teje
on January 20, 2011 at 12:55 | Reply Naturally Carol

Hi Teje…I love your new dog block, I think you should call a quilt ‘Nero’ because the dog you have made looks like Nero’s profile.
Your shawlet is a work of art and I think you should call it ‘feather moss’ because the little fringes fly in the breeze like feathers and it is the colour of the moss on my wooden fence.
Someone gave me some big reels of cotton a while ago and I thought I wouldn’t use it all because there is so much. So I put some in a bag for the op shop…a few days went by and I decided to make the cushions for the flood affected people…so I went and got it out again…I’m glad I did!
Have a great day.
on January 20, 2011 at 12:59 | Reply Jane

Hi Teje, I have nominated you for the Liebster award..check it out on my blog and enjoy. Your blog is delightful always! Love Jane x
on January 20, 2011 at 13:00 | Reply Jane

PS cobweb is the name we give to a spider’s web!! Jxx
on January 20, 2011 at 14:45 | Reply Allie

Ooh! How lovely! I would LOVE to see how your machine worked! Do you not have the mcahine now?
Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can’t wait to see what you have for next week!
AllieMakes.Blogspot.com
- on January 20, 2011 at 17:16 | Reply tejehannah
  
  Thank you Allie for your sweet words! I don’t have any more machines for knitting. It was nice time but I prefer by hand – like that you can be more creative. The mcahine could use only thin yarn so it was quite restrictive. See you next week! Teje
on January 20, 2011 at 15:01 | Reply Mia

Hello Teje,

What a lovely shawl you have made, it’s so pretty, and the color somehow reminds me of soft and good morning porridge but I am sure “puuro” is not what you would love to call that beautiful thing

I am also admiring the dog-blog dearly! I cannot do ANY quilting so I am amazed by your talent! The doggie (and as someone already suggested a few cats, too) quilt would be wonderful! I cannot wait to see your progress!

Have a good day and many greetings from snowy Finland again!

Yours,
Mia
- on January 20, 2011 at 17:23 | Reply tejehannah
  
  Dear Mia, you found it! I was laughing – how I dind’t see that my shawl is exactly like oatmeal porridge! ‘Kaurapuuro’ would be so nice but I don’t know if it’s good in English…what you think about ‘Oat Flakes’…on the other hand I like funny things so it could be ‘Outmeal Porridge’? Thank you so much for sending me Finnish greetings! xxx Teje
on January 20, 2011 at 20:33 | Reply Paula

That’s a lovely shawl, no suggestions for the name though! What a shame you lost your yarn, at the same time your post reminded me of some tapestry wool I have back in my home country and I must make a note to bring it when we go on holiday.

You know that photo of the stones with the grass also reminded me of a quilt I saw last year in an exhibition, you can see it here if you want, it’s the 7th one from the top:

http://cards-by-paula.blog.co.uk/2010/08/09/quilting-exhibition-at-newark-park-9150927/
- on January 20, 2011 at 20:42 | Reply tejehannah
  
  Thank you Paula for your lovely words! Thank you also for reminding me about that quilt! I have seen it before in your post but now I had forgot it! It’s really beautiful and a great idea with the climing plant! Teje
on January 21, 2011 at 14:52 | Reply Mia

Hi again, Teje!

Kaurapuuro might be a bit hard for English-speaking readers of yours but your Oat Flakes sounds great! The color is just like oat, that’s what I had in mind I think!

Have a greatest weekend and snowy greetings from Finland again!

Yours,
Mia
on January 21, 2011 at 19:45 | Reply Wonder Why Gal

Your shawl is GORGEOUS! I love how you displayed it for the photos. I don’t have a good name but I do think of castles when I see it.

Thank you for sharing with Fiber Arts Friday!
on January 21, 2011 at 23:51 | Reply Anja

Hi Teje, the shawl is absolutely beautiful! You could call it ‘Anja’s shawl’… The dog block is very cute. Have a great weekend!
on January 22, 2011 at 04:12 | Reply AllyB

Your shawl is beautiful, so light and airy. And the little dog block is adorable! I love the red fabric you used. Good luck with a name, I am no help there. Happy Fiber Arts Friday!
on January 22, 2011 at 06:34 | Reply Halfpint

Beautiful shawl and your photos are lovely
on January 23, 2011 at 22:39 | Reply The Critter Ranch

Awesome shawl and Quilt!
great work.
I wish it was so green here ..we have gotten snow for the last three days..about another foot total.
on January 25, 2011 at 03:06 | Reply Clara

This shawl is really very lovely. A quality piece of work for certain!

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