I live in Troutdale, Oregon, a suburb about 20 miles east of Portland on the edge of the beautiful Columbia River Gorge.  I've lived in Oregon all my life.  The Pacific NW is a beautiful part of the world and a great place for Airedales.  My husband Roy and I have been married for 39 years.  We have two Airedales named Beau and Anabelle.  Beau is eight years-old and Anabelle is three.   

Airedale Terriers have been an important part of our family for the last 15 years.  Our first Airedale, Bonnie has been featured on several of the Rescue quilts.  Sadly, Bonnie crossed the Bridge in 2000.  She will always have a special place in my heart.   

My love for Bonnie, Beau and Anabelle has inspired me to try to help other not so fortunate Airedales to find love, health and forever homes by volunteering my sewing talents on the Airedale Quilting Bee rescue quilts.  This quilt is my sixth.  I've had such enjoyment helping with these quilts.  Each year I become so attached to my quilt block, I feel great sadness when I send it away.  The sadness doesn't last long though.  It is so exciting to see each block appear on the website and watch as all the pieces come together to create something so wonderful and so filled with love.   

This year's quilt is even more special because it represents the love and commitment given to so many lucky Airedales by a very special person.  Although I've never met Annette Hall, I feel like I'd be very much at home in her house.  The joy and happiness you feel when you look at this quilt just makes you grin.  I love the whimsy and the humor.  I told my husband just before I sent my quilt block away in the mail that I'd love to visit this house.  It's a magic place filled with laughter and love. 

I love this quilt and feel honored to have taken part in such a special project.