I’m thrilled to share the news that Mendelssohn has been selected for inclusion in the special exhibit Festival Awareness Project 2013: It’s Raining Cats and Dogs which opens October 31 in Houston and will be on view through November 3.
This is the second year of a three-year IQF project intended to throw the spot light on the plight of homeless cats and dogs. Last year a hand full of art quilts depicting animals was hung in Houston and fabric postcards were sold to raise money for local animal shelters. This year’s exhibit of 30 art quilts will travel through 2014 to various IQF-sponsored shows.
I’ll miss having this quilt in my home but the cause is worthy and I’m excited to help bring awareness to it. And, after all, the real Mendelssohn will be here to keep me company. He’s 13 now!
If you’d like to learn about the inspiration for and construction of this art quilt, click here.
Congratulations Franki! A big honor and a worthy cause 🙂
Thanks Sue. I couldn’t agree more about the honor and the worthiness of the cause. I think he’ll be humble and represent the West Coast with aplumb.
Congratulations to you and Mendelssohn. It is a charming dog – and quilt.
Thank you Gurli. I’m excited about his travel plans.
Congratulations, Franki. What a lovely quilt and a sweet pup. ~ Diana Welte
Thank you Diana. I’m sure he’ll be a great Ambassador for the cause.
Congratulations! His sweet eyes will warm viewers hearts.
Awwww, thanks!
What a wonderful quilt. Congratulations. Mary Ann
Thanks Mary Ann!
Oh Wow, how exciting, this is terrific! I’ll bet your beautiful and unique Mendelssohn will be very much one of a kind and a real traffic stopper. See you Monday, Jen
I think that Mendelssohn is going to be part of a very special ‘pack’ of traffic-stopping beloved pets. I can’t wait to see the other 29 that he will hang out with.
I recently ran across pictures of Hollywood when she was tiny, romping with Mendelssohn in your front yard. She still gets excited when we see a Bichon, though I explain “It’s not Mendelssohn (or Taylor).” So glad this quilt will be seen by lots of people – and that you have the real deal keeping your feet warm!
I was looking at some of those pictures last week! They were so fun to watch. We miss you and Hollywood.
Congratulations to you and Mendelssohn. He is so sweet. Your use of an atypical perspective is fabulous. A lovely, lovely quilt.
I give full credit to my sister Christy who took the picture which inspired this quilt. She was walking down stairs that are right next to the lawn he was in. Lucky timing!
Congratulations! This is getting to be a regular event for you now!!! Can’t wait to see what comes next.
Lucky for me that you took that inspirational photo 13 years ago!
Congratulations! And well deserved!
Thank you Karen.
So happy for you, Franki–and for Mendelssohn, too! He will be a wonderful addition to the IQF 30.
Franki, Just lovely that your Mendelssohn will be seen by so many visitors and do some good in the world, too!
I couldn’t agree more. I hope that many loving dogs and cats find a new home through the efforts of this special exhibit.
Beautiful quilt, dog and cause. I have rescued two dogs and so happy to hear about this exhibit. Thanks so much for all your help.
I am very happy to be a part of this campaign for awareness!
CONGRATULATIONS, Franki!!!!
~ with hugs 4 U ★ merrybeth ★
I love that quilt!!
Me too Sharon! This will be his time to shine and serve.
That is wonderful. Congratulations.
Thanks Ann!
Congratulations – what a beautiful quilt and, of course, since Mendelssohn is my Godson, I couldn’t be more proud. Also, it is a wonderful cause. My best wishes and thanks to all who participate in giving a voice to homeless and abused animals.