I just want to formally thank Julie from the crafty quilter for this great idea of Christmas Once a Month projects. Just add the tag below if you want to join in! I have collected several Mary Engelbreit Christmas Craft books and while all my favorite projects have been marked for years, it's only now that I feel "obligated" (in the best sense of the word) to get them done! This month's project is from this book below. A black and White checked Scottie, the best part is the back which is red corduroy. I can't tell you how long it took me to finally find red corduroy in a fabric store in sunny South Florida. Finally, when Wal-mart had the fabric close out, I found what I was looking for. But that was years ago! That's how long I've been waiting to do this. The book had a dog template on a grid. I just cut some tracing paper about 16 by 16 and drew it out free hand. It's easier than enlarging on a copy machi...