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!

44 comments:

Impera Magna said...

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

Staci said...

Love it! Thanks for sharing!

Jane said...

Fishing for compliments on that quilt? It worked!

Nanbon44 said...

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

Nanbon44 said...

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

Joanna said...

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

Gladys said...

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

Vroomans' Quilts said...

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

Crispy said...

Love how you have trained your fish ROFL.

Crispy

hetty said...

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!

SewCalGal said...

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?

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Anonymous said...

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

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Debi said...

Very cute little quilt. I love goldfish.

Kelli Fannin Quilts said...

I love it! :)

QuiltSue said...

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

Thearica said...

Yes, fish are pets too. :)

Brita said...

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

Jen said...

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

Dana Gaffney said...

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.

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

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

Val said...

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!

Cyndi said...

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

Miss Hillbilly said...

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

Lesly said...

Fish are pets, too! Lol! Beautiful quilt!

Pat V. said...

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

andsewon said...

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

Becky said...

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

paulette said...

Love your pond!!
Paulette

The Quilting Elf said...

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).

Melissa ;-) said...

Great quilt and great pets!!!

hueisei said...

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

Talin's Corner said...

Cute and fish are pets!

Snoodles said...

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

The Vegetarian Hunter said...

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

Rachel said...

Haha cute! Do they snuggle? ;)

Janet said...

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

Sand and Sunshine said...

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

Lynette said...

heeee!! I love your goldfish entry :D

Belinda said...

Well that was certainly unexpected! Loved the fishies!

LethargicLass said...

what great photos :)

Celia Ciuffo said...

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

Linda in Calif. said...

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!

Jan said...

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