Title: My Favorite Kitten Pinkeep
Threads: DMC
Fabric: 28 ct country mocha Cashel linen
Source: primitivebettys chart
Source: primitivebettys chart
Designer: Betty Dekat
I finished this little kitty over a week ago, but since I'm not overly impressed with my finishing skills, I was reluctant to show it off. The model pictured on the chart pack looks sooooo much better than mine. I have a really, really hard time sewing curves. I have no formal training on a sewing machine and it shows! My daughter thinks it's pretty spiffy though, so I'm going to make another one just for her. To reduce the curves, I'm going to sew it without the tail. I experienced some fraying of the linen when I turned the piece for stuffing, so on the next one I'm also going to use interfacing. Hopefully it'll turn out better.
Speaking of my daughter, I haven't posted a picture of her lately. Her she is (making a goofy face, as usual) posing just before going to her school's Valentine's Day dance.
I've finished my Prairie Schooler exchange piece, but I can't show you a picture yet. I'm going to mail it tomorrow, and I'm hoping it will arrive at its destination in a week or two. If all goes well, I'll have an ornie finish to show before then anyway. Until then...
keep on stitchin'!
Is that a cheesy closing or what?! Seriously, I need to come up with a closing. Otherwise, it's just awkward. Ya know?
9 comments:
That's such a cute kitty! I keep avoiding it but I think I'll have to get the chart! It looks great.
Your daughter looks very sweet decked out for Valentine's Day!
My gosh I can't believe how big she's gotten!!!!!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your kitty!
I think your kitty is very spiffy too! He looks cute to me. Your daughter is such a sweet Valentine!
Oh Leah, I think your kitty looks great. I have that pattern, too -- I like your linen choice & do think the finishing is fabulous
I think Kitty is adorable :o)
I think your kitty came out great! You should've seen my early attempts to make a decent bird - yikes!!
I think your kitty is very lovely. I don't have any formal training with my machine either. A couple of tips I can give you... use a tiny stitch on your machine and move slowly ~ maybe even stop & pivot a couple of times on the tighter turns.
Your daughter is beautiful. :)
Smiles,
Betty
That kitty is just adorable... of course I'm quite partial to cats!
Your Daughter looks so cute ready for the dance!
Sewing curves is really a challenge but you definitely managed. Your little kittie is so cute!
Beutiful picture of your daughter.
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