I am really sewing today, just not as much as I planned. The jacket won't be done by tonight's dinner out with my sister/BIL, but definitely before the weekend is over. So far, so good. I've attached the collar stands to both collar and undercollar pieces and topstitched them. I attached the undercollar unit to the jacket body, which included one-half of the notched collar construction and all pieces fit like a glove (or jacket!). Whew! I hope it goes as well for the layer the public sees. I've pinned the sideseams and am about to have a quick try-on session just to be sure the fit is still what I'm expecting. DH came home with dog treats and a nametag so we were interrupted. ;-)
Someone asked how old Chili is. The shelter estimated 3 years old, but after 24 hours with him, we disagree. I'd put him between 1 and 2 years, an old 1 or a young 2. He's still got a lot of puppy behavior (the good kind), and Pepper is treating him like a "kid." He's completely housebroken which is great, although since he was only neutered the day before we brought him home, he has tried to "mark" a few areas inside. But we're keeping him in close scrutiny and distracting him from doing that with a spray bottle and shaker can. Only one inside marking attempt today (so far). This is normal dog behavior and while annoying to us humans, at least we don't have real floors here yet, right? I can see that as he gets more and more settled (and that testosterone dispurses!), his desire to mark inside is decreasing substantially so I'm confident this will not be an ongoing problem.
Chili definitely needs some obedience training (sit, stay, etc.) but we've learned that he comes when whistled at so we'll gradually turn that into come-when-called and train him for the other commands. Jack Russells are smart dogs so I expect he'll be a quick learner … especially if his new favorite doggie treats are involved.
Both of the dogs have been up in my sewing room with me this morning. I had a folded pile of a flannel pants muslin and scraps under the ironing board. Chili went over to it, rearranged things with his nose to make a nest, and promptly settled in for a nap. My new dog loves fabric — He's definitely a keeper!
AAWWWWW, TWO more sewing buddies. Both dogs sure are cute.
ReplyDeleteThey're both soooo cute! Chili does have that puppy about him. Enjoy your new roomie.
ReplyDeleteAww, they make quite a couple. Every sewing room needs a couple of mascots.
ReplyDeleteCute pups! We have a dachshund/Jack Russell mix and although she's almost 7 years old, she's still 99% puppy! Our vet told us that Jack Russells don't really outgrow that stage! Lots of energy and fun!
ReplyDeleteOh how adorable. I remember when I had two dogs that were the best of friends. One was a huge shepherd and one a little datschund. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteHe sure is a cute little thing, and darned lucky to have such a great family to be a part of! Good to know he already has fabric in his blood, too.
ReplyDeleteThey are adorable little doggies, for sure. How sweet.
ReplyDeleteSee, you just knew Chili was right for you! Looks like he will be a Momma's boy (in a good way). I'm super pleased he's getting on so grandly with Pepper (I made a mistake earlier about the sexes of your dogs and their names) and both are recovering well from surgery. We're looking forward to adding another dog in spring or summer and this gives us hope!
ReplyDeleteYour dogs are adorable. What fun it must be to watch them!
ReplyDeleteThose are some cute dogs! I love little dogs, but DH said we can't get one till one of the cats goes... ugh.
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