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

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

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Friday Night Sew In.... and a Present...


Last night was Friday Night Sew In as hosted by Heidi from Handmade by Heidi. There are currently 54 bloggers on her list to visit to see what beauties were being worked on Friday night.

I was doing my favourite thing, stitchery, especially redwork stitchery, on my February - 1 Christmas Item A Month - a cushion by Natalie Bird. Anthea from Hibiscus Stitches wowed us with her version of this Happy Christmas Cushion in January so now I think there is a few more versions in progress.

I have been looking for a special pattern to use some of my special fabric brought in Ballarat last November & this pattern is perfect to show off my tiny red& white robins on grey background.


I did my hexies in a red & white Christmas print & white tone on tone, along with my red robins on grey. In the middle panel I used white Christmas words on grey. This is where the little stitcheries will end up when finished & attached by scary needleturn.


The cameras has washed the greys out a bit but you can see it is quite pretty. I can't wait to get it finished. There are only three stitcheries to go & the night is young (only 9.17pm here in WA).



On the home front now that little Brunnie is gone, Hun has realised that my bed is open for kitty occupation and is taking advantage of it. We have had a week of visits at various hours of the night, which wouldn't be my choosen way to continue my single cat parenthood but things are evolving. Last night the nocturnal visits were limited to one at bed time & one early this morning.
 
 
Hun's not as photogenic as his brother but he is enjoying the attention even when I wake him up to try to photograph him. Now to the present, that I expect was from Master Hun-bun as a thank you & to show his joy in snuggling with muma. When I pulled back the doona to hop in last night, this was waiting for me....
 

OMG - he is deceased & only about 5cms long but Hun-Bun - please no presents in the bed! It is the flash that makes it look like I have bright orange sheets, they are actually pale pink.
 
Happy stitching
Tracee xx
 

22 comments:

  1. Such exciting things happening on your home front, Tracee. I particularly like your stitchery, the red white and grey look wonderful together. Hand embroidery is my favourite too, so always appreciate it in others. Sharing a bed with cats? I don't need to say more on that subject, but as far as the gecko goes, I'm just glad you pulled the sheets far enough back before you got in. I expect you will be checking pretty thoroughly in future. xx

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  2. Your stitcheries are so sweet! And that cat....I would not be a happy cat mama if I went to bed and found the present you found!

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  3. Love your stitchery and the look of your cushion so far. And I love the story of Hun Bun snuggling, he looks so cute in your bed. Not so sure I love the thought of his gift though! Wendy x

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  4. Your projects are lovely and stitchery's are such a good way to relax I think. Oh that Hun Bum and his presents.... and in the bed too! xx

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  5. Such a beautiful project and I love the colours of the xmassy fabric too. I get those gecko's all the time as Merlin catches them at night and brings them inside to watch. Next morning you will pick up a shoe or move a chair and find one hiding lol. I'm sure Hun Bun will settle down in time. He is now working out how far the new top cat can push the boundaries and then he will be fine. He is also missing his mate too. Merlin when he first came to us was a bit of a nightmare to our old dog because Merlin realised being the only cat in our household put him at the top of the pecking order lol. This four month old fluff ball used to rear up, spit and carry on something shocking when Bindi walked into our bedroom that soon stopped when Merlin found himself in the naughty room (bathroom).

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  6. Your stitcheries look lovely and the robin material is soo cute Tracee. Your 'present' would have been a bit of a shock but I'm sure Hun Bun thought he was doing well. Sharyn:)

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  7. This project is delightful. Cheeky little Hun Bun, what a scallywag

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  8. oh Trace i love this well done my friend,now i cant wait to start mine,it looks fantastic in those fabrics,well done my friend,lol at hun buns surprise,Janeen is here she is staying the weekend as we are having a family day today ,so i must show her your post.xx

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  9. Your cushion looks beautiful Tracee, can't wait to see it finished. I would be screaming if I found a little creature like that in my bed.

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  10. Your hexagon cushion is looking lovely Tracee. I'm looking forward to seeing this when it's finished. Hun Bun looks quite comfortable lying there on your bed!

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  11. I'm loving your stitchery, and what a surprise...I probably would of jumped a mile if I found that in my bed.

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  12. It's not the gift but the thought that counts? Nice try Hun Bun :)
    Sweet stitcheries and love the hexies.

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  13. Gorgeous fabric, Tracee! The whole project is gorgeous! :-)

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  14. Hi Tracee,
    Lovely work there, cute fabric. I love the
    gecko gift you received. Our cat once brought
    us a snake!!! You didn't want to hear that did
    you!!? lol
    Cheers, Anita.

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  15. Oh no, Eeeek! I DO NOT like gecko's and Hun Bun would be in the "dog house" if THAT had been left in my bed!!! But it's the thought that counts, right? HAHA! I love how your project is turning out. That Robin fabric is too cute for words.
    Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs

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  16. Poor gecko. Love your sweet little robin fabric and your cushion is going to be gorgeous.

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  17. That little present is so cute lol. Am loving the coors of your cushion

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  18. Absolutly adorable.... and the fabric's nice too.
    Thankfully I've only had to deal with the occasional dead mouse in the hallway, or the live one in the shower stall (being saved for later), oh, and lets not forget the wild rabbit being chased under my bed at 2:00 in the morning... Gotta love those cats.

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  19. Oh dear...it can become quiet nerve wracking when your cat is a present giver. I've had past cats who were 'great' present givers. Mice, blue tongue lizards (alive, in the dining room) a frog, and a dead rat (again, in the dining room). Thankfully, my current felines are all too laid back to be bothered to go 'shopping';)

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  20. Tracee, I don't know what would be worse - that little critter from Hun-bun, or that my dog brings poops inside the back door!
    I just L-O-V-E the fabrics you are using for the cushion, can't wait to see it finished... x

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  21. Visiting from FNSI - pretty stitching!

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  22. Oh my...what a lovely gift from Hun Bun. NOT! Funny as cat's think they are so cool for bringing you such a gift. Makes me laugh.
    Love your stitchies. :)

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