Snoring Stewie

If you have ever been around Pugs - you know they snore.

Well tonight I was stitching away, and Stewie wanted up on my recliner... so I allowed him up, and he started out on the top of the chair, and it was uncomfortable (for me).

So I put him on my lap. And Stewie got comfortable.

Do you think??

The joys of Stewie

Last night, I did something I havent done... in.... gosh, months.

I actually sat down to STITCH on Cabin in the Woods.

It was alittle after 11pm, both Brian and the dog had gone to bed for the night. Brian in bed, and Stewie in the crate.

I had been dreaming of stitching all day. I knew I exactly what I wanted to stitch on - the Cabin. I couldnt go to bed till I did.

I got out the stand, with the QSnap still attached to the clamp, pulled off the plastic bag, that was keeping off the dust.

Put the earbuds into my ears to listen to the current audiobook.

Found the symbol and the DMC thread I needed to stitch with. Stitched the stitches, and it felt so good!

But... I kept hearing something. I took my earbuds out to not hear it then. Put the earbuds back in my ears. There it was again.

Stewie is his crate.... whining for me to come to BED!

Yes, Stewie our little 11 weeks & 3 day old adorable Pug, whines if Im not in bed. I yell out, "Stewie, Im fine, go to sleep".

I put the earbuds back in my ears, and continue stitching. Stewie starts back at whining.

So... I thought, well, those 20 some stitches will have to do. Cause Brian just came out of the bedroom, looking alittle annoyed.

I get to the bedroom, walked past the crate - didnt say a word. But I thought, what the heck Im still not tired, so I brought the audiobook to bed with me.

And not one peep came out of the dog, the rest of the evening.

Seems like our dog isnt happy till his Momma is in the same room with him. :)

Ohio Star - Wisconsin Quilt Blocks on Barns, Block of the Week

So glad this block was posted a day late, as I was able to get last weeks block finished yesterday. This block just rocked putting it together, and I love the way it turned out. WOW, 29 already...

Block #29 – Ohio Star – Walworth County
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County Fair- Wisconsin Quilt Blocks on Barns, Block of the Week

I was finally able to sit down and work on this block Sunday night, and finished it up last night. Everything was going great putting the pieces together - till I realized that I had one of the pieces facing the wrong way. So I had to rip out the middle and redo the correct piece. But it turned out great! Now hoping to start on the this weeks block soon.

Block #28 – County Fair – Walworth County
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Stewie & the Flower

Brian took the camera outside, & asked me if I could help him with something with Stewie. This was the result - Stewie with my favorite flower :) ♥ my boys

Changing the saying.. "The one that got away" to " The six that I threw away."

Its no lie - I love to fish.

So, this afternoon, I had an offer to go fishing at a local walk in lake. Its about a 1.5 mile walk to the secluded lake. We got to the lake about 7pm, and I was busy casting and drowning worms.

Shortly there after, I caught a legal bass (meaning it has to be 14" or more). I thought I better get out the stringer I brought along to keep the fish on while I fish some more.

Caught another Bass, put it on the stringer.

Caught a 3rd Bass, put it on the stringer.

Caught the 4th Bass... you guessed it, put it on the stringer.

Then, I had a HUGE blue gill - the size of my hand (the biggest I have ever caught or seen for that matter.

I caught another nice blue gill, and put it on the stringer. Went to put the stringer back into the water .....

Misjudged the weight..... and the amount of stringer left... and I swear someone put Pam on the blue stringer...

YEP! I threw ALL my fish back into the lake!! And it sunk fast. No proof of my 2 hrs of fishing. I have witnesses, though. Next time.. Im bringing a BUCKET!!!

And taking picture, even though the camera was along.

Stewie update... 9weeks and a few days old

WOW, this puppy business is keeping both hubby and I busy. Mostly the potty training & the playful biting is coming from this cute little pup.


Stewie has been going to work with me. He has been to work 3 days so far, and the residents and staff love him. I have some really adorable pics of Stewie with others - but with that darn HIPPA law, I don't want to get in trouble.


























Stewie is adjusting to his surroundings, just like we are to his. He is a really good puppy. Hubby has trained him to go into his bed. So when Stewie is outside his bed, just laying on the floor, all hubby has to do is say "Stewie, go lay in your bed". And he just walks over to his bed and collapses. Stewie does sleep in a crate at night, get this .. in our bedroom.

Stewie is ... well a snorer. I love it when he snores.
















He is growing like a WEED!! I would love to see his brothers and sisters to compare his size, and I think that he would be the biggest. He has like double in size since we brought him home a week & half ago.

Indian Trails - Wisconsin Quilt Blocks on Barns, Block of the Week

Ive always loved this block since I have seen. And I loved how it turned out!!

Block #27 – Indian Trials - Racine County
Pattern is here - Indian Trials























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Tree Of Life - Wisconsin Quilt Blocks on Barns, Block of the Week

Wow, this block was a whoosh to put together. I love how it turned out!!

Block #26 – Tree of Life – Walworth County
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Twirling Mosaic - Wisconsin Quilt Blocks on Barns, Block of the Week

Yes - you should notice if you are following along, I missed last week's block. Well I finally had the time to get it done tonight. All I have to blame is work on the delay.

But it was such a fun, fast block to put together. I love the colors!

Block #25 – Twirling Mosaic – Racine County
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He's HOME!!

Stewie has survived his first evening here.. and I think that hubby is in love too!!!

This was Stew on his 2.5 hr ride home tonight.

Happy Father's Day!!

Bear Paw - Wisconsin Quilt Blocks on Barns, Block of the Week

WOW, talk about time consuming for a block! But I enjoyed every little piece and every piece of paper I tore off! I love the results on this block - since Im a sucker for bear paws. :)

Block #24 – Bear Paw – Walworth County
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Stewie @ 6 weeks

I was feeling down last week, and I asked my sister to send me a picture of Stewie. Isnt he the CUTEST!! Here he is @ 5 weeks & 2 days
















Here he is @ 6 weeks. Two weeks till we bring him home!! CANT WAIT!!

Italian Tile - Wisconsin Quilt Blocks on Barns, Block of the Week

Just got my butt whooped by a 6.5" quilt block. Dang, only spent the last 4hrs on it. And it didnt turn out the way I wanted it too. Oh well.. Its not perfect, and nor am I!

WOW! Im grateful to have learned Y seams - actually, I enjoyed doing them. But my block didnt seem to show the affects of the enjoyment I had making this block. Cause honestly, it pissed me off in the end. LOL So, I got out my little seam ripper, and well, performed minor surgery in the middle. And.. dang it, I should have left it the way it was. Which is my own darn fault.

But, as they say - you always have to start somewhere, and the Y seams werent that hard to do.

Im almost embarassed to show the block... here it goes... it wont hurt my feelings if no one leaves a comment.. LOL

Block #23– Italian Tile – Green County
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Stewie - One month (as of June 2) OLD!

This past Monday (Memorial Day) thru Wednesday, I went downstate to visit my family, and our new puppy, Stewie.

My niece Natalie was a "flower girl" in the Memorial Day parade. I wanted to see her partake in the ceremony & parade. So, I arrived down there just in time for the parade to start. We went to the cemetery to watch the Memorial ceremony. After, we stopped for lunch, and off we went to the pet store to get the goods, for this little guy.

Stewie was 4 weeks & one - two days old when these pictures were taken. He is growing like a weed!

Star Tile - Wisconsin Quilt Blocks on Barns, Block of the Week

As you can see there was alittle delay in the making of this block. I had gotten home around 5pm on Wednesday night, and I was in bed by 7pm. So, today was the first day I could actually sit down and work on it.

The middle gaps will disappear when I sew these blocks to another. (Thank goodness!)

Block #22 – Star Tile – Green County
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Stewie - 25 days old

My sister sent some pictures of our puppy - Stewie! He was born on May 2, 2010. He is a purebread Pug. You can see the picture of the rest of the clan - here

The plan is to bring Stewie home the weekend of June 12-13th. Brian's bday is June 12 - so I already got my birthday present for Brian.

Stewie was named after Stewie from Family Guy - and if you watch the show... whats the name of the dog... Brian. So.. Brian wanted to name the puppy Stewie. So, Stewie it is.

4H - Wisconsin Quilt Blocks on Barns, Block of the Week

I really enjoyed putting this block together!! Reminds me of the days of 4H, when I was younger... a long, long time ago.

Block #21 – 4-H – Walworth County
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Aint that the pits...

Seems like I missed my FIFTH blogversary. Wow, lots has happens, since! How time has changed me.

If you are reading this... Thank you!