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

Monday, July 4, 2011

Tuesday Treasures

It's been awhile but at last I am able to rejoin Melody & friends in showing our Tuesday Treasures.

My treasure is a small china ornament my mum brought me maybe 14 years ago. Mum thought they were a family of little cats (shopping without her glasses again) but instead they are a very cute family of dogs & I think one of my favourite breeds, the Scottish Terrier. Mum, Dad & the two pups are picnicing together.


As you can see in the pics these are very civilised pups that sit up to the table together to partake in their food & drink. The chairs have sweet little draped covers with bows across the chair back. One little pup is having trouble paying attention so he is seated backwards watching what else is going on in the yard.


It is a one off treasure mum picked up in an op shop that she knew I would love (quirky animals - whats not to love??). It is only small, about 5in x 4in x 4in (12.5cm x 10cm x10cm) with felt on the bottom & no obvious marks of value dollarwise but lots of sentiment & I love my little scotty dog family!


So if you have a treasure to proudly share, sign up at Meldoy's blog, The House on The Side of the Hill.

Happy stitching
Tracee xx

15 comments:

  1. This is one of the sweetest figurines I've seen. I can understand why she thought they were cats. I had to look twice before I agreed that they were dogs. Thanks so much for playing this week. It's great to have you back.

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  2. Tracee, I love that story... It's a beautiful little figurine, even if it's not cats!!

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  3. Great story and a lovely figurine , a special treasure to have .

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  4. Oh I can relate to your Mum....not wearing glasses. They are just gorgeous...Ilove them.I'm a big dog lover.

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  5. That is such a lovely treasure - and a great story to go with it...
    Hugz

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  6. lovely figurine Tracee

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  7. Scotties are cute aren't they. What a sweet little set.

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  8. How cute and a lovely story too.

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  9. The little dogs are so cute Tracee. Cheers Kaylee

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  10. This is very cute. They do look quite catlike. Lots of detail. I love the expressions on the parents. Great treasure :)

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  11. Such a beautiful little figurine and maybe the story attached to it is more of the treasure. Gorgeous :-)

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  12. It's a beautiful little figurine and I love the story behind it. I have got a Carin Terrier she is lovely little dog.

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  13. My first thoughts were "oh sooo cute!!' My second thoughts were "oh, what gorgeous cats"!! Must be like your mum - I can certainly see they are dogs now!
    Susie

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  14. its very sweet, thank you for sharing it with us,

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  15. Well, I thought they were cats, too!! *grin* It's a lovely little find, Tracee.

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