May has been a rough month for us. Fluffy kitty was ill and then too ill. Saying goodbye was difficult and adjusting to days without her has been…not fun. I’m grateful for the almost 14 years we had with this sweet girl. She kept me company as I created art or typed these blog entries, […]
Cats
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Pet Portraits
I spent some time doodle stitching and later coloring some tiny pet portraits. Each one measure 3.5†x 4.5â€. This is Fluffy. She insisted I take a break while she sat on my chest and purred. She was not happy that I stopped petting her to take her picture.
Caturday
The kittens have been with us a year – they are still kittens to us, but they are sort of huge now. They like the window in my studio – it’s close to the ducks that sometimes visit the backyard. Fluffy doesn’t mind sharing a lap with the kittens. Eventually though the kittens will squirm […]
Around Here Lately
Sometimes the kittens stop playing and actually sit still or sleep. They are full of energy and seem to thrive on bringing chaos to our sleep schedules. Fluffy has been enjoying cuddling with them when they slow down and has joined in on the play too. She is even teaching them bad habits – like […]
Bees & Cats
Before I pack my studio, I’m trying to catch up on bee blocks. It’s fun to work on discrete blocks that will be used by other quilter. And occasionally, I glimpse one of the new kittens cuddling with Fluffy.
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Happy in Her Garden & Kittens
The tiny flowers on the hem of this dress add just a bit of interest and use those decorative stitches on my machine. This floral background made me thinking gardens and spring which is quickly approaching. She is Happy in Her Garden (5†x 9â€) – available via Etsy as for the kittens… Many years […]
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Lately
3 of 4 members of our household have not been feeling well. Dexter kitty stopped eating and we spent a few days force feeding him before he started eating kibble on his own. Fluffy kitty has been keeping us company while my husband and I don’t feel well. She enjoyed the windy day we had […]
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Around Here Lately
From quilts in progress to secret projects, I’ve been keeping busy! I gathered fabrics for a bee I will doing in 2015. It’s going to be a color filled quilt. The cats have been keeping us entertained: Dexter hanging out in bags and boxes. Fluffy playing with organza and chiffon. I just fused the girl […]