A Bed For Marley and a Song

A Bed For Marley

I love this little guy!  

He's my "grand-dog"! 

He's laying on my legs

as I'm babysitting him. 

He lives with my son.  

He gave my son back to me.

Long story; 

not mine to tell.

But I love him.

Here he is a mere two days old.

His mama died.

My son became his parents - 

both mama and daddy.

My son does landscaping work

in all types of weather.

Marley goes with him.

So I made him a little bed

which is also a "go bag".

Here's the pattern I used.

Thank you, Simplicity!

The bag needed to be durable, 

so I used lightweight denim

for the outside.

Can you see the pockets?

I used velcro 

for ease of opening them.

By the way, 

I discovered that denim

is hard to sew through.

I used a denim needle.

I'm open to any tips

you have to offer!

I used red velour for the inside.

Marley also got a fleece blanket 

made out of this fabric.

Thank you, Jo Anns.

I love this little guy - 

my grand dog!

Thank you, God, 

for our Marley!

I'm linking up to

Can I Get a Whoop! Whoop!

at Confessions ofa Fabric Addict

Finished or Not Friday at Busy HandsQuilts.

A Song

I went to a funeral today.

Here is a song that I hope will bless you.

It certainly has blessed me over the years.