Best gift I've made this year
December 23, 2012
Ok. I know that's a big statement - best. But truly, I haven't made many gifts this year so I'm going with it. Mama Cat and her skirt dwelling kittens were made last week and promptly given to my eighteen month old niece (which explains the bad quality photos - sorry). Evelyn would not put the kittens down during dinner - she calls them "meows" and was hugging, patting, and kissing them. She (and the cats) were killing me with cute.
You still have time to make this, if you can string a few hours together. The pattern is straightforward and easy. Plus, cute overload! Seriously, that little baby cat is under 3" tall. Tiny, tiny. Perfect for little hands. I used a lightweight, chocolate brown Italian wool (repurposed from a pair of Fatty's work pants) for the cat bodies. In theory, it was a good idea. But, woven wool = F R A Y I N G. And a fraying 1/4" seam allowance was a bit tricky to work with, but I managed. Next time I'll stick with quilting cotton or flannel for the bodies.
I hope that everyone has a nice, blessed holiday season. I'm taking a week or so off from everything to spend time with family and just be. I'm looking forward to 2013 - it looks to be a good one.
Merry Everything, Happy Always!
We have those made by Dorie herself! I didn't know she's since made a pattern (I hardly ever read blogs anymore).
Posted by: Courtney | December 23, 2012 at 11:55 AM
Those are adorable! You did a great job and I'm sure your niece will spend lots of time cuddling and playing with them.
Posted by: SuperMomNoCape | December 23, 2012 at 03:50 PM
i love how you ended this post - merry everything, happy always. indeed!
Posted by: emily | December 23, 2012 at 07:33 PM
Ack! Do you know how happy it makes me that there's a little girl out there who calls these her meows?! Such a big part of why I make stuff. I love them, I love seeing your kitties. Thank you.
Have a beautiful, peaceful Christmas!
Posted by: Dorie | December 23, 2012 at 09:45 PM
Happy wishes right back at ya!
Posted by: Suzanne | December 23, 2012 at 10:14 PM
They're very sweet. Merry Christmas to you, Erin!
Posted by: amy h | December 23, 2012 at 10:41 PM
Happy Christmas! Love the kittens!
Posted by: Sarah C | December 24, 2012 at 12:07 AM
Oh so cute. WIsh I'd made these for my kitten crazy eldest. Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Julie | December 24, 2012 at 07:13 AM
Those are so adorable! Merry Christmas :)
Posted by: Mommyof2Girlz/StephD | December 26, 2012 at 01:25 PM
they are the best! how wonderful.
Posted by: sandy | December 26, 2012 at 05:12 PM
Squee!!!! I love love love these little meows :) And I think I know a little girl around my house that wold love some of these. Might have to make some after I finish recovering from Christmas :)
Posted by: Alexandra | December 28, 2012 at 02:39 AM
You are amazing! I'm gonna have to try the Twirly Girl skirt. Keep up the creativity- and please share! We unimaginative people need those like you to help us along.
Posted by: Rita | February 26, 2013 at 10:29 AM