There wasn’t a lot of breaking news in the pet world this week, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing! I was able to find some interesting articles and blog entries just the same for this week’s link round-up.

~ Ten Ways to Know if Your Animal ER Has Got the Goods from Dolittler
~ 2007 pet-food recall an epic fail for the FDA at Pet Connection
~ Canine Oral Melanoma from Dogs Trust
~ Gymnastics for Birds at Curious Animals
~ Spay Your Dog While She’s Young and Healthy from Your Pet’s Best Friend
~ Why Hasn’t my Cat’s Bladder Infection Cleared up? at Vet …read more

Jennifer, in a comment on my fun post about baby turtles, Something Fun for Quilters, mentioned that her best friend likes and collects turtles.  In the post, I’d suggested the turtles might inspire quilters.  So Jennifer came up with the idea of a baby blanket or quilt with turtles for her friend’s baby.
I agree with Jennifer.  Why not incorporate turtles into a baby gift quilt?  She might look for some fabric printed with turtles.  (Does anyone know where there is any?)  Or she could design or find a pattern of turtles to applique on quilt blocks. 
I often made quilted blankets for …read more

Do you need something light and fun and cheerful for your day?  It doesn’t have anything to do with quilting or fabric art, except that it might inspire you in designing.  However, sometimes we need something to give us an uplift and inspiration.
When I read Jennifer’s post, 32 Little Green Babies,  at Tree Hugging Family,  a new b5media blog, I thought I simply must share it.  Then I shared, in the comments section, about my family rescuing baby ducklings.  (That might make a duckling inspired wall hanging!)
                                    ENJOY!