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Friday, August 19, 2011

Butterflies, dragonflies and goldfish - oh my!!

Darlene convinced me to submit a quilt for the Pets on Quilts Show. So here they are, my little babies......

I had to stoke them up by feeding them.
I splash my hand in the water and they come, cause they know it's time to eat.

And then they follow the food as it floats around the pond.

There always seems to be one left behind to check out that it's all gone.

And this morning, I put the quilt out to see if I could attract any passing butterflies or dragonflies.

Although they zoomed by my head, they did not seem to want to check out the quilt ;-)

So now if you go back to Insights From SewCalGal you can see all the other adorable Pets on Quilts. And don't forget to go back on Saturday or Sunday to vote for your favorite. You could vote for mine under Other Pet" catagory ;-D

Hope your day is a Happy one!
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44 comments:

  1. Impera MagnaAugust 19, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Hey! Goldfish count! They eat out of your hand and you don't have to let them out or clean their litter box!

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  2. StaciAugust 19, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Love it! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. JaneAugust 19, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Fishing for compliments on that quilt? It worked!

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  4. Nanbon44August 19, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    SO funny, Fish on a quilt... too bad the birds and butterflies didn't want to have their pictures taken

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  5. Nanbon44August 19, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    SO funny, Fish on a quilt... too bad the birds and butterflies didn't want to have their pictures taken

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  6. JoannaAugust 19, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    I love the little fish who stayed behind. Sweet quilt.

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  7. GladysAugust 19, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    I love it! They are so beautiful! Thanks for showing! Cute quilt! A hug!

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  8. Vroomans' QuiltsAugust 19, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Oh so glad to see someone add a non-fur quilting friend. Cute little guys and cute little quilt.

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  9. CrispyAugust 19, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Love how you have trained your fish ROFL.

    Crispy

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  10. hettyAugust 19, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Cute! I love how you have trained your fish to come to you. I have a huge rainbow fish that has trained me. When he is hungry (which is always) he swims into the heater that hangs in the tank so that it makes a clicking noise on the glass. Then I jump up and feed him. It works every time!

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  11. SewCalGalAugust 19, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Are those really Goldfish are are they Koi? Either way I'm truly happy you officially entered your interesting pets in the Pets on Quilts Show. And I love your quilt by your pond too. Actually a lovely setting for a quilt photo shoot. I think you'll have quilt book publishers knocking at your doors soon to use your pond as a photo shoot setting.

    Ok, I have to ask. Do you have names for your pets with gills ? Orange, Tangerine, BrightBoy?

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
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  12. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    The quilt with the fish is so cute! Good luck!

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  13. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 6:55 PM

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  14. DebiAugust 19, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Very cute little quilt. I love goldfish.

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  15. Kelli Fannin QuiltsAugust 19, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    I love it! :)

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  16. QuiltSueAugust 20, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    What a pretty quilt. I love the one fish that stays to check that everything's been tidied (ie eaten) up.

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  17. ThearicaAugust 20, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    Yes, fish are pets too. :)

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  18. BritaAugust 20, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Goldfish need love, too :-) Sweet quilt, too!

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  19. JenAugust 20, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    I love your little "babies". They need a little quilt with goldfish applique just like them.
    Pretty quilt by the pond.

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  20. Dana GaffneyAugust 20, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    I'm so glad you did it. Beautiful pond and fishes. I've heard that a pond is very soothing so it absolutely goes with quilting. Thanks.

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  21. Connie Kresin CampbellAugust 20, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Your little goldfish are perfect for Darlene's Pets on Quilts! Beautiful quilt, the colors are so bright and cheerful......just like goldfish!

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  22. ValAugust 20, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    My bff has a water garden with fish! She loves it. I LOVE your quilt and am headed to vote if I am not too late!

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  23. CyndiAugust 20, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    How cute! I think fish do count....just because you can't cuddle them shouldn't exclude them! You love them and take care of them, too. Very sweet post! ><>

    XOXO,

    Cyndi

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  24. Miss HillbillyAugust 20, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Fish...I love it! Fish are pets too!

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  25. LeslyAugust 20, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Fish are pets, too! Lol! Beautiful quilt!

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  26. Pat V.August 20, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Just can't understand why your fish wouldn't hop right up on the cuddly quilt! Thanks for a smile today.

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  27. andsewonAugust 20, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Great pets!! Yes they count! Love the last one to clean up the leftovers!

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  28. BeckyAugust 20, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    LOL! Great photos! Love your pet fish and butterflies!

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  29. pauletteAugust 20, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Love your pond!!
    Paulette

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  30. The Quilting ElfAugust 20, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I love the quilt pictures in the garden ... and we all want to be around that cool pond right about now! Goldfish aren't dummies, you know ... they know when din-din is coming (I think my husband is trained the same way - LOL).

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  31. Melissa ;-)August 20, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Great quilt and great pets!!!

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  32. hueiseiAugust 20, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    I loves goldfish !! :)
    Never thought that they can be featured on this great show :)

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  33. Talin's CornerAugust 21, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Cute and fish are pets!

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  34. SnoodlesAugust 21, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Fishies certainly do count as pets! Love, love your beautiful quilt!

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  35. The Vegetarian HunterAugust 21, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Fish count for sure! Your pictures are great, it gave me a good chuckle.
    Cheers,
    Carolyn

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  36. RachelAugust 21, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Haha cute! Do they snuggle? ;)

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  37. JanetAugust 21, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Too funny! Golden fish and a golden quilt. It is lovely.

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  38. Sand and SunshineAugust 21, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    This is a great and creative entry. To bad you didn't land any butterflies or dragonflies, but the fish certainly made me smile!

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  39. LynetteAugust 21, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    heeee!! I love your goldfish entry :D

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  40. BelindaAugust 21, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Well that was certainly unexpected! Loved the fishies!

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  41. LethargicLassAugust 21, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    what great photos :)

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  42. Celia CiuffoAugust 22, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Hola
    Me encantan tus mascotas y tus quilts!!!
    Saludos desde Argentina!!!

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  43. Linda in Arkansas August 22, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    I really enjoyed your fish. So glad you didn't put them on the quilt!! That wouldn't be fun seeing the poor things flop around. Cute quilt, very pretty - and I know about those dragonflies! They are always over head not where you want them - but I appreciate you trying!

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  44. JanAugust 25, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Congratulations on winning the best other pet on quilt category in the Pets on quilts contest. Well deserved!

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