Life is good and it's about to get better! This year there are two beautiful quilts created and donated to help support the Havanese in Havanese Rescue Inc. The drawings will be held at the 2009 HCA National Specialty in Lombard, IL. The Havanese Antics quilt was made by the HRI quilt group. The Four Seasons quilt (dedicated to Dorothy Goodale) was made by the Havanese Forum quilters. Both pieces will take your breath away. Regardless of which quilt you designate on your ticket as your choice, all funds benefit the dogs of Havanese Rescue Inc. This week's blocks are from the Four Seasons Havanese Forum quilt. Many people came together to create these blocks, inspired by their love of Havanese and a desire to change for the better the lives of Havanese in rescue. Fall the Cuban Way by Maryam Talai-Payne "What's more fun then laying in the grass and relaxing with a cigar while watching the golden leaves fall off the trees?" So wonders Maryam's happy Havanese in this block. It will be all you can do to keep from rubbing this Havanese's tummy! Surfin' Fun by Kara Kaiser Kara explains, "My inspiration for this block is all about the beach and surf culture. We live at the beach and my 2 sons surf almost daily. They truly love the waves and surfing. Surfing is a daily conversation at my house in the summer. I thought it would be fun to incorporate a fun summer sport into our Havanese Forum quilt." Riki Plays Dress-up by Linda Okimoto Havanese have an amazing ability to entertain themselves. Linda says, "Riki has been in many Howl-O-Ween contests and parades,but his best costume is the one he made himself by playing in the leaves!" He looks pretty pleased with himself. Logo dog "Miss Delilah" by Julie Jorgensen This block was inspired by Miss Delilah, the dog of my first Havanese friend, Debbie. "Rockhurst Lil' Red at Los Sombra" was adorable as a puppy when I got to share in some of her first puppy pictures. I have seen her grow up to be a beautiful girl indeed! Not all Havanese are fortunate enough to find the right family right away. Some of our dogs, like Maggie, spent years in a puppy mill, producing puppies for pet stores or sale over the internet. If life turns their way, these Havanese find themselves in rescue, where they learn to be a family member for the first time in their lives. Maggie has been happily adopted by her foster family. Everyone, from the other dogs in the family to her mom, dad and the kids know that Maggie is truly home. To enter the Quilt drawing and help Havanese Rescue click here. Free drawing to be held August 22, 2009 at the HCA National Specialty. All mail in and Paypal entries must be received by midnight August 12, 2009. No purchase necessary to win. Winner need not be present. Winner notification by e-mail or phone by September 5, 2009. Proceeds benefit the dogs of Havanese Rescue Inc.