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| Lucy, such a pretty cat. |
I had a few odd cat fabrics and thought I'd make Lucy her own little quilt to protect where she sleeps. I didn't get it done before Christmas so I gave R a promise I'd do it. She thought about it and then requested a pillowcase instead of a quilt.
I thought of the Puss in the Corner block but wasn't sure how it would look with the odd fabrics I had. No problem. I forged ahead a few blocks at a time and that gave me guidance for what other colors I needed to work in for balance. My center block was dictated by the smallest piece of cat fabric I had on hand - 4" cut. The side rectangles were 4" x 2.5" and the corners were 2.5" squares. Some fabrics I used up completely and that was good!
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| Sorry for the blur. And this was my only shot before it was sewn up. |
Despite the lack of a plan it turned out to be just the right size. I picked a lining from my mother's stash which sight unseen was also just the right size. I did not add batting. I just sewed in the ditch on all the horizontal rows to securely attach the front to the lining.
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| Top of the quilted panel. |
Then I followed pillowcase instructions - kind of. I knew a French seam would be too thick so I bound the seam with the same lining. It worked perfectly. Then I bound the opening with left over binding from another project.
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| Lower part of the pane. I like the lion square. It can be her "dare to dream" block. |
My goal was for it to be easily washable, but it actually turned out to be completely reversible. The lining can even be folded back over the front to form a duff. This has great potential for future pillowcases.
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| She seems to like it! |
Linking up with Confessions of a Fabric Addict and Crazy Mom Quilts to show off finishes.
Precious !
ReplyDeleteAww, lucy does look very cosy perched on top :)
ReplyDeleteLovely cat and lovely pillow
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