Cats & Quilts - a match made in heaven... (except maybe those stubborn little clouds of fur that latch on to the fabric!)

Kitty Quote of the Day

I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul. - Jean Cocteau

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Christmas Gifts

Here are a couple of gifts I made in December for Christmas.

Needlecase & Pincushion for Megs;

Needlecase & Pincushion for Trish;


This is a pattern is by the talented  Lisa of Cubby House Quilts that appeared in Homespun Magazine 12.9 earlier this year.

I received the following ornament from Megs who is an amazing cross stitcher. It is gorgeous in pink with shiny beads & a pink thread hanger. Being pink also means that I don't just have to bring it out only at Christmas so I have it on one of the bedposts at the head of my bed.



Here's is the official portrait of Brutus's 20th Christmas. He has just opened his stocking & is indulging his mother by posing with his pressies & wearing his Christmas necklace that he is so not keen on. He's knows by now, better to do what's needed & get it over with quickly.


Five year old Honey is not that smart so no pose for him, had to chase him around the house until I finally got a portrait as he sat in his favourite sunny spot, very close to the escape hatch of his cat door.


Happy New Year to all!
Tracee xx

8 comments:

  1. Gorgeous gifts both in and out. Brutus is am amazing kitty. He must be about 110 in people years. Wishing you and the kitties a wonderful 2012.

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  2. Oh wow Tracee they are so beautiful!!! Just love the fabrics you have used in both!
    Thank you Tracee, you really have made my day!
    Lisa

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  3. Needle cases and pin cushions - what more could a girl want - they look great. Love the cat portraits.

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  4. Love the needle cases and pin cushions... lovely gifts... Brutus looks like he demands the respect of his age!!
    Happy New Year to all of you...
    Hugz

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  5. Tracee the needle case and pin cushions are just so lovely....Brutus, what a grand age, he is very regal...

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  6. Lovely gifts sent and received - and what gorgeous kitties!!!!

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  7. The needle cases and pin cushions are lovely. Brutus and Honey look very sweet.

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  8. Beautiful gifts made and received! I love the pincushions you made, beautiful stitching!

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Thank you friends for leaving a comment on my post - love to get them! Tracee xx