Pets On Quilts Show 2013

Cat On Quilt Category - Princess Suzi on Red and White Pinwheel Quilt

This is our entry for 2013 for the 'Cat on Quilt' Category in the Pets on Quilts Show 2013, hosted by LilyPad Quilting.  It is a picture of Princess Suzi looking cute and cuddly on the Red and White Pinwheel Quilt.  Yes, it is back from the show, and now it can be smothered in cat hair, just as all good quilts should be!

This competition journey has not been an easy one.  Earlier in the week, I faced an all out strike, by both cats.

Where has Suzi gone?

Then, once Suzi realised the Red and White Pinwheel was finally in circulation, I think she misread the brief - and did Pets Underneath Quilts.

Suzi under the quilt

Once enticed onto the top of the quilt, realising the importance of the photo - ie: to win fabric for owner, she spent over an hour cleaning herself in preparation.  The clock was ticking, but finally, we managed the photo at the top of the page, which is our official entry.



Suzi choosing fabric for Easy Street Mystery Quilt

A bit of background: Suzi is about 8 years old, and joined us from another home last year, and having never done any sewing in her life before, has become a keen quilter in a very short time. Her first major project was the Easy Street Mystery Quilt, and she particularly enjoys machine piecing.  She has also won fabric for her owner before. 

Sparky taking a rest from Quilt Inspecting

Not to be missed out, above is a snapshot of Sparky on one of his quilted cat mats.  He is about 17 years old, and was adopted from my sister.  He has always been keen on testing out the quilts, especially at the 'design floor' stage.  Dedicated to his work as a Quilt Inspector, he actually wore one of his eyes out earlier this year - talk about dedication!

 

Cats. Quilts. What is there not to like? Pop over to Lilypad Quilting to see lots of other cats, almost as cute as mine. Judging this weekend!

BEWARE: there may be some dogs there too.