Thursday, 16 April 2009

Cat Tales

Goodness me ... the week is really zipping by. Started to feel better yesterday but the weather has been terrible. Lots of thunderstorms, wind and rain. We were without power from 7 in the morning til 2.30 in the afternoon yesterday so spent most of the day hand stitching.

Here is another block of Truly Scrumptious. I have actually finished the final block but the light is not good enough to take a photo today. Looking forward to piecing the quilt together soon.


Earlier in the week I basted a tablerunner with some 'assistance' from Oliver. He always seems to appear when there is a sewing project spread out on the kitchen table


... and always has to sit on it!



Here he is hard at work!


As I have said before, 'it's just as well, he's so cute!'


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29 comments:

  1. Cathi16 April 2009 at 12:15

    Your Truly Scrumptious block is ... well, truly scrumptious!!
    Looks like you're getting the kitty's paws up seal of approval!

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  2. Unknown16 April 2009 at 12:17

    Loving Truly Scrumptious! Gorgeous! And of course, my dear friend Oliver, I am so glad that you stopped by in the pictures. It is always good to see his sweet little face or tail! Glad you are feeling better.

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  3. Karen16 April 2009 at 12:27

    These are such fun blocks!

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  4. Quilty Cat16 April 2009 at 12:49

    Hi Christine, That cat is just too cute and helpful! Carmel

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  5. Lurline16 April 2009 at 12:57

    Love your stitchery and always nice to have a little help from your friend!
    Hugs - Lurline♥

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  6. Anonymous16 April 2009 at 13:19

    Handsome Oliver is such a help, and I agree with him, your stitching is as yummy as ever.

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  7. Unknown16 April 2009 at 13:21

    Aren't those BLOCKS the Cutest...and Love the Quilt you are Basting...so Pretty...Nice Company you have there too..lol...
    cheers

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  8. Unknown16 April 2009 at 14:03

    Beautiful stitchery . My cat likes to help us read the newspaper what clever cats .

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  9. Bec16 April 2009 at 14:41

    Beautiful tablerunner! Must be nice to have Olivers company (sometimes!), my cat only seems to want to walk across the keyboard....
    How many Truly Scrumptious blocks do you have to left to stitch?
    Bec xxx

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  10. Stina Blomgren16 April 2009 at 17:25

    Christine... I love that tablerunner... sooo lovely colours...:o)

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  11. Jenny16 April 2009 at 17:58

    what lovely colours, and a lovely cat!

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  12. dutchcomfort16 April 2009 at 19:06

    Oliver is approving the pretty tablerunner!

    I wonder if all cats were quilters in former lifes...

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  13. Jan16 April 2009 at 20:11

    As Ihave said before your work is sii beautiful ,and so is Oliver ,Kizzie our Dog likes to help too !!..love Jan xx

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  14. Chookyblue......16 April 2009 at 20:15

    lovely stitching shame about the power.........

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  15. Melinda16 April 2009 at 21:32

    Oliver is one cute cat.

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  16. Gesine16 April 2009 at 21:59

    It seems to me that a Quilt without cat-hairs on it isn't a real quilt - well, my cats like to do the same as your cute Oliver.

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  17. Peg - Happy In Quilting16 April 2009 at 22:03

    Glad to hear you are feeling better Christine, love the TS block and the table runner pattern looks familiar..lovely fabrics, nice to see Oliver is being so helpful, what would you do without his help....

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  18. Amy16 April 2009 at 23:07

    That kitty face is kissable.......I luv your block...so sweet..........Amy

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  19. Lynn16 April 2009 at 23:55

    Such pretty fabric. Oliver seems to approve of it. What is it with cats - our cat always comes running when I'm folding laundry to lay on it. So I try to sneak and do it - which is just silly

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  20. hetty17 April 2009 at 01:03

    What is it that turns every quilt into a cat magnet? I know we always complain about our cats' antics, but let's face it, we couldn't do such beautiful work without them!

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  21. Darlene17 April 2009 at 04:26

    Oliver is wonderfully adorable - I love orange cats!

    I have that Truly Scrumptious project in a pile of 'to do' projects - you may have provided the inspiration I need to get started. Looks great!

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  22. Me17 April 2009 at 05:38

    Hi, Christine.
    What wonderful works!
    The stitcheries, the fabrics, the colors ... the lovely cat.

    I looooove everything.
    Hugs
    Me

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  23. Unknown17 April 2009 at 06:08

    I agree with you, Oliver is very cute! And so are your projects....

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  24. Candace17 April 2009 at 07:02

    Christine, Oliver certainly has to mark his territory! And he's chosen such an adorable tablerunner - I love the fabric!
    Cheers!

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  25. Joy17 April 2009 at 08:01

    I love it when Oliver makes an appearance on your blog ... yep, he's gorgeous alright :o)!! So's the tablerunner, what pretty fabrics!
    Hugs,
    Joy :o)

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  26. Grazia17 April 2009 at 17:59

    I'm so curious to see your quilt assembled...it will be gorgeous for sure!
    Ciao
    Grazia

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  27. Anne Ida17 April 2009 at 19:42

    Is the weather bad all over Tassie? I heard some "rumours" about a hail storm in Launceston... Brrr.... Hope this bad weather doesn't bring your cold back!

    Congratulations on finishing all your Truly Scrumptous blocks! It will be a wonderful quilt!

    Looks like you had some great "help" basting that table runner - at least he approaches the task eagerly *lol*

    Hope you'll have a lovely quilty weekend!
    Hugs and stitches

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  28. Janet17 April 2009 at 22:24

    I can't wait to see your Truly Scrumptious put together, mine, well I haven't been able to get near it to do any more, You might just be inspiring me to get it out agin.

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  29. Solstitches20 April 2009 at 04:16

    I spy another Crossroads table runner from that well loved book Charmed and Dangerous ;)
    I'm planning to attempt one tomorrow and had come here to check whether you do the folded corner version or the plain.
    Oliver is so cute and I know he must be a huge help to you as all of your projects turn out so beautiful.

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

Christine

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