Since I know Cathy loves her cats I couldn't resist putting a sleeping kitten and the silkie with the girl with a cat in her hat. Finding a silkie that would work on a cream-on-cream block PLUS I wanted a cat and it had to be Victorian wasn't all that easy. So I was tickled to find this image. I bought a whole skein of yarn just to get the right texture for the kitten's fluffy pillow (I used about 9".). The pearl buttons on the upper left came from a pair of vintage elbow-length kid gloves. The buttons in the buttons trail were treasures from my secret sister.....
8/11/2008
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3 comments:
Gerry, I am so happy you started a blog. You do such exquisite work...and it deserves to be seen by the world!
Gerry this is just "your" bussines, this kind og blocks. Your work looks so beautiful and gives the block a super start!
I adore the kitty on the pillow! So sweet! Gorgeous ribbon roses next to the girl as well! You do beautiful work!
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