As a matter of fact I do. >.<
Anyone who reads my blog knows my feline helpers - especially my quilting assistant Lucy. But these are cats of a different kind.... much to the relief of Lucy - who is still not happy that her adopted sisters showed up five years ago. :-)
These are the non-kibble eating, non-litter box using, non-shedding variety. :-) I wanted to make a gift for a co-worker, Maya, who got a new job (same company) and will be relocating to Michigan. She is a cat person, so what's better than a cat pillow for her new house or apartment?
I found this pattern online at the Janome website. You can find it by clicking here if you would like all the cutting dimensions and complete instructions. Soon I had all my cat faces pieced. Love these bright colors.
Next it was time to make the ear section for each cat. This was done with the 'stitch and flip' piecing technique.
Draw a diagonal line across each square and stitch right along that line, or slightly to the right. Trim leaving a 1/4" seam allowance, flip the triangle to the right and press.
Soon I had a whole bunch of kitty ears!
Same techinique was used for the bottom of the cat faces.
There.. a complete set ready to be sewn together....
One cat done... 9 more to go! What fun!!
With a full litter (LOL) ready to assemble, I just needed to decide on my color placement. I think this one was best.
Easy-peasey and I was done with my pillow top and ready for some FMQ.
I've decided on this gray patterned fabric from Joel Dewberry for the back of the pillow. I wanted something young and modern for my kitties. I will be sewing this together today and just need to pick up a pillow form, and I will be done!
Maya recently gave me this adorable kitten mug. I think it will be perfect in my studio and makes me smile every time I look at it. So cute! .... and I might just have to make some more cat blocks to go with it. :-) What do you think?
Happy Stitching,
Deb
Linking up at Lily Pad Quilting's Pets on Quilts Show 2015. I am entering this post in the Animal Themed Quilts category. Check out the Show!!!
