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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Dog Coats and Pillowcases

With this being a holiday week here in America, although it's Tuesday, it feels like Monday! That means that it will be a short week. As I said on Sunday, I have a boat load of pillowcases to share, so here we go!
This batch came in from Andrea. She has a very interesting business. A seamstress by trade, but with a twist, she makes coats for greyhounds!
Not only coats, but collars and even pj's!!! Here is a link to her website, http://www.needlenoseapparel.com/Needle_Nose_Apparel/Needle_Nose_Apparel.html
I am in awe of you Andrea! Some of you may remember when I talked about making my Little Bit a coat last winter. You would have thought I was killing the dog. As you can see from the picture below, I got the coat made, but man what a process.
On to the pillowcases. Andrea sent in 12 and they are such fun!
I never cease to be inspired by the creativity that everyone uses with their cases. Who would have thought to take a piece of fabric that is all about tools and pair it with polka dots? Not me!, but it works. 
 Andrea also had another great idea. She used grosgrain ribbon as a trim.
Another shot of the cases.
Thanks so much Andrea!!! They are just wonderful.
I'll be back tomorrow with another batch!!!
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6 comments:

  1. BeaJaySeptember 3, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    What cute coats! And love those booties!

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    1. RhondaBussSeptember 3, 2013 at 5:31 PM

      My little dog has gotten to the point that she needs protection when it's cold out, but she HATES the coat and especially the boots!!!

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  2. becki-cSeptember 3, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    They look so cozy! That takes a whole different talent, I can't imagine trying to pin a hem...

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    1. RhondaBussSeptember 3, 2013 at 7:15 PM

      The problem that I had with Miss Little Bit was in measuring the pattern. When I approached her with the tissue paper in my hands, she started screaming. I just had to laugh. You wonder what goes through their head!

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  3. TheresaSeptember 4, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Greyhounds LOVE their coats and snuggies. My folks had two and outerwear in the cold New England winters was a must. My little smooth coat JRT will tolerate coats in the cold, but they get a lot of pleasure from pulling on each others garments. Nothing like a wearable tug toy. Who cares if there is a warm body in it!

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    1. RhondaBussSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:46 PM

      My neighbor adopted a number of greyhounds and that was when I learned about how important it is to keep them warm in the winter. My little dog is just getting old :( there was a time when she tolerated the cold, but no more. I saw the picture you have on your profile page. Your little dog is sooo cute!!!

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