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Quilting: Cat quilt
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Cat quilt

Valleys quilt

Valleys quilt
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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Pets

Style: Cute

Materials

Cotton fabric and bamboo batting

What was your inspiration?

A friends cat had an awful accident and has fought against the odds... I think she deserves to convalesce in comfort so made this cheerful little quilt for her. I made it in to a pillowcase cover and have put a wool rest blanket inside... she could snuggle inside it like a sleeping bag too, if that takes her fancy ;-)

What are you most proud of?

My FMQ is improving! (and my stencil collection is growing too LOL) And yes Cindy I ESS'd it... or EBS'd it as one would say downunder ;-)

 

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RosemarieW on craftsy.com
RosemarieW
Feb 16, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
You have a good heart and your work is lovely!
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Feb 17, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you for your kind words :-)
tomib on craftsy.com
tomib
Dec 06, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Ive finished my at quilt. Will post pics tomorrow. Thanx for the inspiration!
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Dec 06, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Oh goody, look forward to seeing it tomorrow! However did we manage before Craftsy? ;-)
banjolady on craftsy.com
banjolady
Oct 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
lucky cat. You have a kind heart
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks and I think puss earned her quilt... sure was fun to do a little un tho.
tomib on craftsy.com
tomib
Oct 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Pam what size are your squares? I want to make this pattern in a larger size overall. it looks like your squares are about 6". what size did you cut the 1/2 square triangles in for the pinwheel?
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Main squares were cut to 6" and 1/2 sq triangles were 4" cut squares... can't wait to see yours!
Vmcmeans on craftsy.com
Vmcmeans
Oct 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
What a lucky cat! Great choice of fabrics and beautiful quilting. Hope the cat recovers soon
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you for your lovely comments... puss is doing really well too.
Cindy Needham on craftsy.com
Cindy Needham
Craftsy Instructor
Oct 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
EBS...my Australian students renamed ESS...they call it "every bloody seam" instead of "every stinkin seam" :)
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 11, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
We love ya really Cindy *mutter mutter* ;-)
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Happy to report the quilt has arrived and little Miss Valley is very happy with it... all snuggled down on it! Don't think her fellow fur babes will be getting a look in, thats for sure ;-)
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Oct 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is so cute, your fmq is brilliant, I must get some stencils:)
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks... stencils, did somebody mention stencils... yes MUST get some... or in my case MORE LOL.
Tanya W. on craftsy.com
Tanya W.
Oct 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Pam, this is SO nice! I love your cat material, very cute, and I do hope poor kitty gets better quickly, but I know your sweet quilt will help kitty along in her recovery. I am very impressed with your quilting. I have stencils, but have never used them so you have me very intrigued. Did you lay out your stencil and use a disappearing ink pen and then quilted? I would love to know more, you have me wanting to pull out my stencils! Great job Pam!
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
*blushes* gee thanks Tanya... best you think about adding Cindy's Design It, Quilt It class, she takes stencils to a whole new level! And she's great fun too! I used white pounce powder in the centre part but found it disappeared to quick so used a water eraseable pen for the border.... much easier! I only followed the stencil for this one, wanted to keep it simple but Cindy teaches you how to take a stencil and make it your own.... great class!
Tanya W. on craftsy.com
Tanya W.
Oct 10, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Pam, I just may have a look at that class. At any rate I think I will consider the stencils I have thanks to you, and see about using them rather than storing them!
Deb Cavanaugh on craftsy.com
Deb Cavanaugh
Oct 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Oh how cute. You used that fabric so effectively and that is what makes the quilt so cute. I hope the kitty feels better
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Deb, both kitty and her Mum are amazing so nice to surprise them with this.
Odd Cat Stitch on craftsy.com
Odd Cat Stitch
Oct 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I just love it Pam! So very catty, happy and full of fun ;)
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Shucks thanks Odd Cat!
SandiePink on craftsy.com
SandiePink
Oct 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
So VERY cute! And I Love your quilting! Great Job!
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks heaps!
patz in suffolk on craftsy.com
patz in suffolk
Oct 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Pardon my ignorance - but what's ESS/EBS? (I'm probably being very thick!) I love the quilt and hope the little cat gets well soon - it's horrible when animals are ill or have accidents, they can't tell us how much or where it's hurting, can they? This little quilt will make her feel MUCH better, I'm sure!
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
ESS is Cindy's abbreviation in her class for "every sodden seam" to be stitched in the ditch... and she means EVERY one! EBS is her newest version of it picked up from her recent trip down under to Australia... a word also well used here in NZ LOL ;-) Can't wait to hear what Valley and her Mum think of her get well quilt!
Jo-Mo on craftsy.com
Jo-Mo
Oct 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Delightful! love your choice of colors :-)
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!
Kati R on craftsy.com
Kati R
Oct 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Haha :)) I like the ESS-d it :)) Guess you took that class too, huh? :) It looks gorgeous, quilting is awesome! Did you quilt it on a longarm or domestic machine?
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
LOL yes THAT class... I'm working hard on my degree in it! Sure does make a difference tho, must admit... sshhh don't tell Cindy hehe. All done on a domestic machine too.
Kati R on craftsy.com
Kati R
Oct 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Okay, in THAT case it looks even BETTER! :)
mimix10 on craftsy.com
mimix10
Oct 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
OK, what's ESS?
Kati R on craftsy.com
Kati R
Oct 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Every Stinking Seam
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Oct 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is great! Don't you love doing these small projects? So good for practicing whatever. Note to self: get more stencils!
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Darns, yep small projects are super duper... I'm hooked LOL! Doggy one started too... and nope not for the Sassy one... still she waits! Yes yes yes MORE stencils are a must!!!
tomib on craftsy.com
tomib
Oct 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Pam this is terrific. I have all those same fabrics and couldn't figure out how to put them together. this will work great. thanx again. it looks wonderful
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks... happy to provide inspiration... it's usually the other way around ;-) Some fabrics are too cute to cut and these gorgeous cats are certainly that! Can't wait to see what you come up with!
tomib on craftsy.com
tomib
Oct 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
What size are your blocks? Cutting sizes?
Ana Maria Perna on craftsy.com
Ana Maria Perna
Oct 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Ooooooh! How cute! My cat Luna would also love it! You've given me a great idea.
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Oh goodie... can't wait to see what you come up with it! Make sure you post a photo in your projects... I'll be watching and waiting ;-)
mimix10 on craftsy.com
mimix10
Oct 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
A wonderful idea for the cat! I have 2 family members who have 2 cats each...even ''well' cats would love it!
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
So best you get quilting... nice Xmas pressies LOL?
Cindy Needham on craftsy.com
Cindy Needham
Craftsy Instructor
Oct 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Yes you did EBS it! Laughing...I miss all of you down under since coming home last week. Good job girl! :)
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
:-)
tomib on craftsy.com
tomib
Oct 11, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
What is EBS? I think I should know but can't think what it might mean!
tomib on craftsy.com
tomib
Oct 11, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Was that supposed to be ESS? That I know

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