This week has been filled with construction of a fence in our yard and having our wood deck torn out and to be replaced. Not the best time of year to be doing something like this. But when the contractor says he is ready to do the job, there you are. So not much sewing done this week, busy making decisions on what materials to use, and do some holiday baking instead.
A month or so ago I purchased a couple more of the Garden Patch Cat patterns to do some wall/table toppers for one of my daughter's cat rescue group. They were half price so I decided to buy these two and one more. The first Pumpkin Cat I did was so much fun I decided to try a couple more for her.
Of the three this one I decided to work on first. They are just too cute. I have all the appliqué done. Now just to spray baste it to the batting and back then quilt and bind. I did try something different for the eyes this time. My original Pumpkin Cat had the black part of the eyes appliquéd down with black fabric and for the white accent I used beads. This time I decided on black two hole buttons and tiny white two hole buttons. I just set the white ones on top of the black sewed through both with white thread. I liked the results much better and easier than appliqué on such tiny pieces.
Those cat blocks are so fun! Your baklava looks just delicious - I've never made anything like that, but looks like you and your daughter are experts at it! Great photo of the cats, too - they are definitely mesmerized by those candles.
ReplyDeleteI love baklava but have never tried to make it, so good on you! And those patterns are just adorable like the mesmerized cats!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you joined us at 'My Corner of the World' this week! Merry Christmas!
Love the cats looking at the Hannukiah! That Baklava looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteOh the baklava. I had a fabulous Greek friend that made the very best baklava ever.
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I love those blocks, so beautiful. I've made baklava before, but it didn't look as nice as yours, but it tasted good.
ReplyDeleteHi DonnaleeQ! Oh, those patterns are so darn cute. My SIL would love them - she is a huge cat lover plus she volunteers for the local shelter. I'd bet those would sell great. I might just have to get those patterns for fun. YUM!! Your Baklava looks DEE-licious. Oh my, that picture of the kitties and the candles is just priceless. Happy Hanukkah to you and your family, a bit late. {{Hugs}} Thank you for linking up this week. ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteThe Baklava looks marvellous! We made sugar cookies here for Christmas and ate them all. More were made yesterday...I'm not sure if there will be any left on Friday. The Cat Blocks look like fun!
ReplyDeleteSending you the very best wishes for a joyful holiday season!
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Love those cute kitties! I hope they don't get much closer though. That baklava looks delicious. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWow Baklava! That is a job. I'm sure it was wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThose cats are just adorable!! The fabric ones and the real ones, hope they still have their tails intact. LOL!
ReplyDeleteYour Avacato cat is so cute and lets hope the kitties don't knock the candles over. Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteOooh, baklava, I love it but have never attempted to make it. I'm sure it was well received.
ReplyDeleteCute pussy cat patterns, as are your daughters cats.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Adorable cats, real and quilted. And such beautiful baking! Have a happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThe Avcocato block is just too adorable. Good luck with the renovation. Hopefully it will be done soon and you can get back into your normal routine
ReplyDeleteThat is such a precious photo of the kitties looking at the Hanukkah candles. Sure love the garden cat blocks!
ReplyDeleteHi DonnaLee, those are such cute cat blocks! I can imagine that they would be very addictive. The image of the cats staring at the Hanukkah candles is priceless. Thanks so much for linking up to Free Motion Mavericks (sorry I'm so late getting back to you). Hope to see you again.
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