I'm
not sure where last week went. Maybe the leap day had something to
do with feeling like I was marching in place. Looking back, we
actually got a lot done but it was a little crazy and sure went by
quickly. Between voting, errands, and routine stuff, I was able to sew.
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| Crazy Spring Geese |
This
bright flying geese lap quilt took a while to cut, lay out, and
stitch together. I love the greens and turquoise in contrast with
bright white, perfect for spring. I used variegated thread to
outline the triangles and sew long swirling trails down the middle.
I finished it up on Saturday afternoon, snapped a few photos and
spread it on the back of the couch. It turned out exactly like I
wanted and I was so pleased with my work.
Twenty
minutes later, I walked through the living room and the quilt was all
bunched up. Apparently Callie cat had attacked it and punched
several holes and a few tiny rips in it with her sharp little claws!
BAD CAT!!! I don't know whether she didn't like the colors or just
didn't want it on the couch. Strange, since she normally likes to
sleep on any quilt or fabric I have lying around. I chased her out
the back door, where she was banished for several hours. Needless to
say, I was furious.
So, here's the outcome: I was challenged to repair the quilt in a creative way. I covered the holes (which were right in the middle) using a decorative
triangle stitch with the variegated thread. The quilt is more
embellished than I had planned. It is NOT on the couch. The bad
cat is still alive. But she can no longer be trusted and will be
carefully supervised while indoors from now on.
La Vida Loca!
“Cats
are intended to teach us that not everything in nature has a
purpose.” --Garrison Keillor
“My
cat is not insane, she's just a really good actress.” --P.C. Cast,
Untamed
"When a cat rips a quilt, embellish it!" --me
