This would be the start of the Stripe-y Patchwork Cat. He has a tail! The tutorial didn't say to stuff the tail, so I didn't. I played around with it a little bit and decided the stuffing in the tail looked a little weird. Maybe that's why the tutorial didn't tell me to stuff it.
The cat doesn't yet have a face, but it will soon. This tutorial was super easy! And you know I've become a bit obsessed with the patchwork projects lately. This was fun! I bought this fabric (the three flowered fabrics, anyway) from Joann's last winter. I used them to make a fabric bunting for my sister's baby shower. You'll notice that I tend to buy yards and yards of a fabric that I like. You wouldn't believe how much of this fabric I had left over from the bunting. I probably bought two yards each...a little bit of overkill. I thought I'd make more accessories and things for the baby, but I haven't exactly gotten around to it yet. Maybe for Christmas?!!
Here's the full shot of the unfinished cat sitting in Mr. Plaid's chair (Mr. Plaid is allergic to cats, and also gets annoyed when I leave my sewing projects strewn about his work area). The cat's not yet stuffed...that's the interfacing keeping him standing. I think he'll be quite charming when finished. And probably not a "he" at all, given his feminine colors.
I loved this tutorial because it came together so quickly (well, so far, anyway. I'm not looking forward to hand stitching the bottom). I'm thinking of adding these to my Christmas list. I'm sure I know at least a couple of children who would love a Stipe-y Patchwork Cat. Don't you?!
This guy could be yours! Or yours to give as a holiday gift to your favorite child/cat lover. All you need to do is leave a comment on this post before next Wednesday and you'll be entered into a random drawing to win this cat. I'll even finish him first.