Snow Buddies – Komondor Art
“Snow Buddies” formerly known as “the dogs quilt” is finally finished! It measures 48 x 48″.
Quilting it took a long time due to the size of it and the density of the stitching. These are my dogs, a Komondor, 145 lbs and a Shepard mix, 165 lbs!
I took the photo several years ago and have wanted for some time to make it into an art quilt.  Komondors are a fairly rare breed and it is not easy to find them in art so I was especially interested in doing this for a special exhibit that will take place at International Quilt Festival in Houston in the fall.
For those of you who are not quilters, my work is entirely pieced by machine from bits of commercially printed or hand dyed fabrics and then machine quilted.I love the search for just the right fabric to portray my vision.
Koms are always white and are usually shown with long cords to the ground so they resemble a big rag mop. I don’t show this one so I keep his cords cut back so as to lessen the amount of stuff he can collect outside. Still he can bring in a lot of trash as he loves to roll in leaves and dirt. They both have huge feet and I dread mud season!
The Kaw Valley Quilt Guild met yesterday and I learned that my quilt “The Merchant’s House” won First Place in the Viewer’s Choice voting in the show last weekend.
Tags: Dogs, Fabric, finished, Komondor, Machine quilting, new work, snow
April 18th, 2013 at 7:55 am
Wonderful Ruth! I think this turned out really well with the alternative fabric. Although I don’t use your method (I think my head would explode if I did), I am getting ready to do a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel for a family member….and like you I’m collecting light/white/greyish batiks for his white areas (he’s a tri…so….it’s going to be fun!).
Lisa
April 18th, 2013 at 9:10 am
love your dogs!
April 18th, 2013 at 2:35 pm
Absolutely fabulous! I can’t imagine doing all that piecing.
April 18th, 2013 at 10:53 pm
Having met your big fellows, the quilt does them justice. HUGE dogs. It’s amazing how you turn fabrics into lovely picture quilts!!!
April 19th, 2013 at 8:38 am
oh my…this is spectacular
April 19th, 2013 at 9:34 am
Thanks, everyone!
April 19th, 2013 at 10:44 am
Beautiful, Ruth! As a longtime komondor owner I really appreciate the eyes and overall beautiful expression. Good job!
April 20th, 2013 at 7:37 am
Very cool. My sister is a Komondor owner and I have always been on the look out for anything related to give to her. I’ve only dabbled in art quilts, but this gives me inspiration. You are so talented!
April 20th, 2013 at 7:57 am
Welcome Therese and Amy – It’s great to hear from Kom people. I have another piece in mind for next year with a Kom so stay tuned!
September 6th, 2013 at 1:10 pm
Hi again Ruth,
Ok, your dog is a Komondor! My goodness, your quilt of your doggies is simply gorgeous. Your work is so incredibly inspiring. I looked it up—-corded poodles are definitely a different breed than Komondors, but you can understand my confusion. In any case, I know almost all quilters are great people, but if you look at quilters who are dog lovers, they are all great people! Take care, looking forward to seeing more work from you.