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Virgie Fisher and Rachele Fisher are a mother-daughter team who share a love of dogs and fabric art. Virgie is a quilt designer and teacher whose wearable art designs have appeared often in the Bernina Fashion show. Rachele’s custom dog clothing has been featured in many luxury pet magazines. The Oklahoma-based authors have a new book out called Wearable Arf featuring 16 fabulous fashions for your darling dog. The book allows you to show off your favorite pup’s personal style with these adorably adorned outfits. Use fanciful embellishments to transform one basic vest pattern into 16 over-the-top costumes for both males and females. Eight projects include outfits for prince and princess, Hawaiian, Mexican, formal themes, cowpokes, grruffiti artists, and astromutts. The book includes full-sized templates for the basic vest pattern in sizes from XS to XL. These pieces are fun to make and even more fun to show off. See lots of great photos on the Wearable Arf Flickr photostream. What are you waiting for? Purchase this book & start creating canine couture with pooch personality!
East Lake Pet Orphanage is a non-profit pet orphanage at White Rock Lake in Dallas. Saturday at 7pm they will be hosting their 8th annual benefit for the pets at East Lake. Wine on the Roof will merge pets, wine, fashion and fine dining on the roof at East Lake! The event will allow the orphanage to continue their primary mission to rescue, rehabilitate and place deserving stray and abandoned dogs, cats and other animals into permanent, loving homes. This year's event features wine selections from The Dallas Morning News "Gold Medal List," paired with a delightful menu. A themed "Project Runway" fashion show will showcase many adoptable pets in handmade Canine Couture & Feline Finery by local fashion designers, such as Texas Tarts and Harrilu. There's also a dazzling silent auction and a raffle that will literally take you away. A donation of $55 per person ($60 at the door) is requested and all proceeds benefit homeless pets at East Lake Pet Orphanage. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 214-342-3100.
Thread Hounds is a cool shop featuring threads for humans, as well as hounds. Our Chihuahua, Abigail, would look precious in the striped heart tee. And I love the bright pink & black tee with images of bling for the high-maintenance pooch. If you love your pet so much you want to coordinate your ensembles, why not pick up a pain tee for both of you? Or, if you're especially adventurous, you can both wear a flea bag tee! Check back often for new designs created by Los Angeles based clothing designer Cari Sterling.
Pampered Pooch Boutique creates custom clothing & accessories for your pampered pooch. I absolutely love their newest design, the pink terrycloth robe. While a lot of the chic designs are created for girly pooches, there are also great ensembles for the boys. Pampered Pooch also offers several great pieces that are perfect for America's Independence Day, such as the stars & stripes dress & flag neckerchief. Enter the June giveaway now for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate from Pampered Pooch Boutique!
4paws is a great source for stylish handmade dog coats & fun pet accessories that are custom made. The quilted jacket is perfect for small dogs on a cool day, not to mention cute as can be. 4paws also creates doggy jackets using denim. And, for the feline with a bit of French flair, there's the Parisian mouse filled with organic catnip. Enter the June giveaway for your chance to win your own Parisian mouse.
Ali and Al is a grandmother & granddaughter team that I am extremely envious of. I say that because my Granny was my creative inspiration growing up & I miss her immensely. But it's so heartwarming to see the beautiful, stylish doggie sweaters Ali and Al has to offer & know that they are created by a loving team. These lovely sweaters are made from 100% wool and adorned with a coordinating felt flower. The color combinations are very eye-catching & appealing. Enter the June Goods for Pets & Pet Lovers giveaway for your chance at winning a $15 Gift Certificate for a Custom Dog Sweater (for dogs 15 lbs. or less).
Molly McB & Company produces a wonderful variety of pet apparel & accessories, as well as tees for humans. The I Forgot My Pants dog tee is pretty humorous, as is the Puparazzi Magnet tee. But, in my opinion, the funniest design is I Poo! Maybe it's because the silhouette looks so much like my Abigail Raine!? I know I tend to neglect cats on Funky Finds since I don't have one myself, but Molly McB & Company makes cute apparel for the felines, too. Enter the June Goods for Pets & Pet Lovers giveaway for your chance to win a Pirate Cat Skull & Crossbones cat tee!
Shelly Caine of Crochet Cabin is one talented lady! Her adorable pooch Millie entered the Etsy costume contest modeling the delightful SpongeBob dog sweater Shelly designed. My Chihuahua Abby isn't too fond of wearing sweaters, but I think she would like a Doggie Poncho since her legs would be free. Shelly has created many other terrific items that are for humans, including sock monkey slippers. You can purchase the pattern & create your own fun pair. I also love the hats, especially the Chocolate Cupcake. See more of Shelly's work on her website.
