Monday, December 21, 2020

GARDEN CATS AND HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

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.

Saturday my granddaughter and I tackled the Baklava.  It is a two person job and takes two days.  We ended up with two large trays.  Sunday morning they had set overnight in their honey/sugar/lemon baths and got their whole clove decoration.  We finished cutting them and boxed them up for family and friends.  We tackled 3 dozen decorated sugar cookies most of which I sent home with my granddaughter Suren.  I still have another chilled sugar cookie dough in the refrigerator to get baked later this week.  

My daughter's cats have a fascination for the Hanukkah candles.  Now the worry is that they don't set their tails on fire or knocks them over.   


  


  

 

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16 comments:

  1. LIttle Penguin QuiltsDecember 21, 2020 at 10:37 AM

    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.

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  2. betty-NZDecember 22, 2020 at 11:50 PM

    I love baklava but have never tried to make it, so good on you! And those patterns are just adorable like the mesmerized cats!

    So glad you joined us at 'My Corner of the World' this week! Merry Christmas!

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  3. Handmade in IsraelDecember 23, 2020 at 3:08 AM

    Love the cats looking at the Hannukiah! That Baklava looks delicious!

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  4. SandeeDecember 23, 2020 at 8:52 AM

    Oh the baklava. I had a fabulous Greek friend that made the very best baklava ever.

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥

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  5. Catscue Cat MomDecember 23, 2020 at 9:42 AM

    I love those blocks, so beautiful. I've made baklava before, but it didn't look as nice as yours, but it tasted good.

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  6. Home Sewn By UsDecember 23, 2020 at 11:41 AM

    Hi 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

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  7. Marvelous MarvDecember 23, 2020 at 1:56 PM

    The 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!
    Sending you the very best wishes for a joyful holiday season!
    Purrs
    Marv, Jo Jo, Kozmo, Cinnamon and Barb

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  8. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterDecember 23, 2020 at 8:40 PM

    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!

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  9. BonnieDecember 24, 2020 at 6:28 PM

    Wow Baklava! That is a job. I'm sure it was wonderful.

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  10. chrisknitsDecember 25, 2020 at 6:30 AM

    Those cats are just adorable!! The fabric ones and the real ones, hope they still have their tails intact. LOL!

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  11. Norma SchlagerDecember 25, 2020 at 1:50 PM

    Your Avacato cat is so cute and lets hope the kitties don't knock the candles over. Happy Holidays!

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  12. JennyDecember 26, 2020 at 12:31 AM

    Oooh, baklava, I love it but have never attempted to make it. I'm sure it was well received.
    Cute pussy cat patterns, as are your daughters cats.
    Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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  13. Sylvia@TreadlestitchesDecember 26, 2020 at 12:07 PM

    Adorable cats, real and quilted. And such beautiful baking! Have a happy New Year!

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  14. scraphappyDecember 27, 2020 at 6:14 AM

    The 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

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  15. LynetteJanuary 4, 2021 at 5:10 PM

    That is such a precious photo of the kitties looking at the Hanukkah candles. Sure love the garden cat blocks!

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  16. Andree G. FaubertJanuary 13, 2021 at 8:23 PM

    Hi 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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