Good-Bye Sweet Natty ...

A few moments ago BoyChild called to say that sweet Natty died this morning. We aren't sure why yet, she is at the vet's office now.

She recently had to have surgery after having difficulty during a pregnancy, and we dont' know if it was complications from the surgery or something else. Just yesterday she was running and playing on the farm with BoyChild and BabyBrother. Justin woke this morning to find her listless on the floor and rushed her to the vet but she died on the way.

If you would, say a little prayer for Justin. She wasn't just a dog, she was his baby for more than seven years.

Rest In Peace, Sweet Natty.

 

 

 

 

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Update:  Justin just called to say the vet said it appeared to have been a blood clot that ruptured and allowed internal bleeding.  She will be creamated and Justin will have her ashes placed in an urn.

Coincidence? Or Grandma's Intuition?

Right about the time BoyChild and DIL announced that they were expecting, I saw a quilt pattern I wanted to try. 

 

It's been LONG time since I quilted (and even then only one small quilt and a couple of tote bags).

 

But I saw a blog about a bubble quilt and thought I'd give it a whirl.  I looked up a couple quick tutorials on YouTube and headed out to WalMart for supplies. 

 

I wanted cute/pretty, but I also wanted cheap.  This fabric fit the bill pretty well. 

 

And wouldn't you know it, just this week we found out it's going to be a girl!

 

I still have a couple more rows to go, then I have to figure out what I want to use for a backing.  I'm thinking a very (very) lightweight felt if I can find a complementary color. 

 

I may have to pick up a new sewing machine soon too.  My thirty-some-odd year old Kenmore has about had it. 

 

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Today I am linking up with Cowgirl Up at Farmhouse Porch. 

  

New Recipie ...

A little bit of Ms Dash ....



A little Cream of Tartar ....

 

Stir it all up ....

Getting Closer ....

TIL