Sunday, 1 June 2008

Naughty Pussy Cat!

Today I worked on Stina's Pay It Forward gift and I'm pleased with how it's coming along. Oliver was on hand to assist. As you can see, he got quite naughty at one stage





Thankfully he remembered his manners eventually. Stitching is so exhausting!



I have decided I will make different gifts for my three girls. There are several reasons for this:
1. I can send them off to their new homes as soon as they're completed and won't have to wait 'til all three are done.
2. I'm quite slow getting stuff finished! Just as well it's a 365 day PIF! (Actually, it's the getting started that's often the slow part - checking through 400 magazines and patterns can be time consuming!)
3. I like to try new projects.

I have had fun catching up on blog reading today. So far checked out all my favourite Aussie and European blogs. Heading to North America, Japan and the UK tomorrow. Found a gorgeous new blog called Kathrine's Quilte Stue in Oslo, Norway. Full of lots of lovely pictures of pretty fabrics and projects by Norwegian designers. The text is in Norwegian and English. I was enchanted.

Also discovered that Bernadette from The Quilting Bee is celebrating 100 posts with a very generous giveaway. You might like to check it out yourself.

This little pile is some fabric I was auditioning today for a secret swap project. Can't say any more than that! It's not my usual palette, but I have some ideas in mind.


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19 comments:

  1. Lissa Jane1 June 2008 at 21:21

    why do cats love fabric so much??? I leave fabric out and you can put $$'s on it that I'll find a very hairy cat on it when I go back.. his fav spot is to sleep on the cutting mat! weird!


    Lissa

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  2. Chookyblue......1 June 2008 at 21:41

    have been following Kathrine's Suite for quite awhile now and I love that shop......it is just beautiful.......

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  3. Granny Lyn1 June 2008 at 23:03

    oh, oh, oh, I am loving those blues! how lucky some one will be!

    Is there such a thing as sewing without pet hair? I sm not so sure...

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  4. Donna2 June 2008 at 00:00

    Your blues are really nice. I love polka dots. Enjoy your blog.

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  5. Cathi2 June 2008 at 00:16

    I think it must be the time of year or something but lately Lester, our red tabby, has been determined to "help" by scattering pieces that are cut out ready to sew. This morning I woke up to a bunch of hexagons on the floor! So Oliver has company.
    Your blue fabrics look wonderful.

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  6. Stina Blomgren2 June 2008 at 02:23

    Way to go Oliver...but please don´t mess up my PIF...or on the other hand ...maybe Christine needed your help to decide...;D...BTW...Love the fabric.*S*
    And good luck on the wonderful blue secret swap ...

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  7. dutchcomfort2 June 2008 at 06:25

    Love your blue fabrics... and your cat!

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  8. Mad about Craft2 June 2008 at 07:30

    You're right - Kathrine's blog is lovely - so is your cat!!

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  9. Anonymous2 June 2008 at 11:20

    I know all about naughty cats...I have 2 of them! Molly especially follows me everywhere. She even climbs on my laptop when I am typing away And yes they love fabric too. I am not a blue person at all but I really like your collection. Very nice! Jo x

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  10. Cathy2 June 2008 at 20:53

    Love the blue fabrics!! Sounds like you are making the most of your holidays already!! CAthyxx

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  11. paront1222@comcast.net3 June 2008 at 08:43

    OMG, that pile of "audition" fabric is to die for....if it's not really your colorway please let me know and I'll send you my address.....it's gorgeous!!!!
    Peggy in NJ

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  12. Levin3 June 2008 at 09:27

    wow - you look like you are going to be very busy.
    I see Oliver is up to his usual tricks! it's nice of him to keep you company though.
    l
    x

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  13. julieQ3 June 2008 at 13:22

    Pretty blues! Hmmm...what will come of those? Love your pretty kitty!

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  14. rachelmp3 June 2008 at 17:43

    I love those spotty blue fabrics - someone will be very lucky! Oliver is one cheeky cat...

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  15. Tracey @ozcountryquiltingmum3 June 2008 at 22:26

    My cats have spent the day trying to eat the sewing machine cord!
    The blueas look intersting! Tracey

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  16. corry3 June 2008 at 22:46

    Your cat is so cute...funny how they always want to play with things you're busy with!
    The blue stash is wonderful, I love blue!

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  17. Karen4 June 2008 at 01:11

    I like the stack of blue fabrics that you have chosen. I find blue to be a very soothing color. Can't wait to see what you do with the fabrics.

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  18. chiara4 June 2008 at 07:59

    dear Christine, thank you for your comment!
    I do agree with you. I prefer to make different PIFs..the problem is that I have to make 9 of them and I have no ideas at the moment.
    Your cat's pictures are funny and I wish to thank you for the link to the norwegian blog because I love Norwegian craft.
    Happy stitching!
    hugs

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  19. Solstitches6 June 2008 at 05:41

    I love those pretty blue fabrics and am looking forward to seeing what they will turn into.
    Oliver is such a character. How can you say you're a slow stitcher when you have an assistant?

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Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate your thoughts.

Christine

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