Monday, April 13, 2015

Cat Scratched!

I was asked ever so nicely if I would make a cat pillow last month.  My daughter Britt, thought it would be the perfect birthday gift for her childhood friend Anne.  How could I say no to that?!

 She has a love for cats so it was easy deciding what to make.  

I love this paper pieced pattern from Six White Horses and the pattern is available on Craftsy~ Whiskers.  The first time I made this was for my sister, ( Pillows for Christmas ).  I knew one day I would try it again!

Plus, it was the chance to practice a little free motion quilting!  I used a bright yellow for the whiskers, Denyse Schmidt Posie (from my secret stash) for the cat and cream background.  I added a white border to make it an 18" x 18" pillow.  

This was my second attempt at a hidden zipper.  It wasn't as successful as my first.  Not sure what the deal was, but I tried!!  (the third time was so much better).  Sorry Anne!!  Just don't look too closely at the zipper please.


What's a birthday without a birthday card?!  I cute, quick and fun way to wish someone special a very Happy Birthday! 

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14 comments :

  1. The Cozy PumpkinApril 13, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    How cute, and what a fun gift! Hidden zipper is on my to try list...for whatever reason I find it intimidating. :/

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    1. JayneApril 13, 2015 at 5:54 PM

      Hidden zippers aren't that bad and thats coming from someone who also finds them intimidating!

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  2. TennjennyApril 13, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    THAT IS SO CUTE!!

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  3. Lara B.April 13, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    Your pillow is the cat's pajamas Jayne! Very cute and in a way that will look great in many settings.
    Hidden zippers can be so tricky - i'm a chicken about them so usually resort to doing an invisible zipper on the bottom.

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    1. JayneApril 14, 2015 at 8:57 AM

      I tried an invisible zipper in the bottom once. I totally failed!

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  4. CarlaApril 13, 2015 at 10:24 PM

    Very cute and your zipper looks lovely

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  5. amanda@cut.piece.quilt.April 14, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    cute! I just discovered your blog and this pillow would be a perfect gift for my cat-obsessed friend, so thank you!

    cutpiecequilt.wordpress.com

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  6. carolina anneApril 14, 2015 at 8:38 PM

    I love it so much!!!!! Thank you x a million!!!!!!

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    1. JayneApril 15, 2015 at 8:14 AM

      My pleasure and I hope you had a great birthday!

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  7. Teresa Duryea WongApril 15, 2015 at 7:02 AM

    That zipper looks pretty good to me! Love the yellow whiskers!

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    1. JayneApril 15, 2015 at 8:13 AM

      I thought the yellow whiskers would give him a little more personality!

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  8. CherylApril 15, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    This is such a cute pillow and the blue fabric is one of my all time favorites! (I may have a few yards stashed away in my sewing room). I look the yellow whiskers too!

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  9. Soma @ inkTorrents.comApril 15, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    Your hidden zipper looks fantastic. Such a cute pillow, love the yellow whiskers :)

    -Soma

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  10. JulieApril 16, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    Seriously, this is Too cute! Such a sweet idea for a little friend, too.

    Julie

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