Samantha makes some curtains!

[Killearn Kitties]

Some time ago, Samantha was impressed by her namesake in Vermont’s knitting ( Knitty Kitty (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=93715&highlight=knit) ) and was inspired to do something creative around the house. On hearing that new kitchen curtains were required, she kindly made herself available.

Let me turn that hem up for you Mum.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid211/p3251f1efe28c951eb43fcc22d0efa08f/ed70b96a.jpg

Are you sure we need this much off?

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid211/p4614968c1255673ca7fb18b4f2b6c5f4/ed70b968.jpg

I’ll just get this last pin in.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid211/pbd179490bd4eb7925e08c319aeb76d32/ed70b96c.jpg

You can tell from the tools used that Samantha does not sew too often, but I was very impressed by her willingness to have a go. :D

[catmandu]

Bewitching Samantha is just the assistant that you need to decorate your home.
Shes determined to be as useful as possible, besides being a beautiful accent to her home.

[Sonia59]

Oh Samantha, what would meowmie do without you? :rolleyes:

I love that face on the first picture. Sam looks very serious and concentrated on the task :D

[Laura's Babies]

Mine are ever so helpful when I try to sew too. They are especially good weights to hold the fabric down or if I am making a kitty bed to test it out an give their approval on it's comfort.

[Lizzie]

Samantha has rather flamboyant tastes, also, if she is going to use that pink thread in picture 3 to hem up the blue curtains! Or was playing with that the reward for making the curtains?

[jazzcat]

Wow, what a talented girl. I can tell she sews better than I do!

[catnapper]

Oh Samantha, its not the tools or technique, its the final outcome. And I'm sure you did a purrfctly lovely job of making new kitchen curtains.

[catlover4ever]

Samantha you are just like my Tucker.....the PURRFECT SUPERVISOR.

Keep up the good work. :)

[elizabethann]

That's one talented cat! :)

[momcat]

Such a talented girl you are, Samantha! As far as sewing, I know the needle from the thread and that's about it. But here you go making such beautiful curtains for Meowmie! There's no question that you have earned a few extra treats and tons of thank you scritchies!

[kimlovescats]

What a beautiful helper!!! :)

[Edwina's Secretary]

Samantha! What a mother's helper you are! Edwina too, likes to supervise the making of curtains....she specialize in pin removal!

By the way...are you suing the pink thread for basting or are you going for a cheery pink and blue theme?

[Cataholic]

Samantha, a very talented girl all around! Make me a bonnet, would you?

[Vermontcat]

The title of this thread got my attention. I knew it wasn't my Samantha though because the only curtain she comes in contact with is the shower curtain in the bathroom that she likes to hide under when she takes a nap in the bathroom. :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/vtcat/pets/findsammy2.jpg

I'm very impressed with the work your Samantha does, she certainly pays attention to the details. ;)

[Kirsten]

What a wonderful little helper you have there! :)

Samantha, you can come here anytime and help me with my curtains, too! :)

Kirsten

[jenluckenbach]

SAMANTHA, YOU SURE HAVE AN EYE FOR A BEAUTIFUL COLOR! (oops, caps lock :o ) And it goes so well with YOUR color. :D

[Pam]

Samantha your sewing abilities are indeed admirable. I am impressed with your ability to insert those pins so evenly. :) I hope we get to see the finished product. ;)

[kitten645]

Oh miss sam...you do have an eye for decor. Can you tell my boys that shredding the curtains isn't an option? :rolleyes:

[Barbara]

Sewing has always been too much of an intellectual challenge for me (too much of left-right, top-bottom and upside-down for me ;)) but Samantha can do it purrfectly! I'm full of admiration ;)

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Wow, you are a talented tailor, Samantha!

ps. I'd love some new curtains too! When can your meowmie send you over??

[zoey]

Now that's an industrious feline!
Beauty and brains. My, my. :D :D
Love the pics., Killearn Kitties.

[kilbarchancats]

Oh Samantha sweetheart, the quality of your seamtress-ness (?!? :p ) is just astonishing. Why, you would put the soft furnishings department of John Mew-is to shame!

PS Tom says the sparkly stuff in the long containers behind you in the third picture looks dead cool :D

[rkidsrcats]

We think Samantha is ready for "Project Runway" and look forward to her Spring Home Collection! ;)

[rg_girlca]

Wow Samantha, I never knew what a fabulous seamstress you are my dear.

I am in dire need of new curtains for my kitchen. Any chance on getting your expert help?

[Vio&Juni]

Aaaw, Samantha, what a good little kitty you are! Don't we love our little helpers. My sister likes to make clothes and Juni loves to try the fabric, and Pichu likes to help with cutting and sewing. :)

[Randi]

Samantha is such a sweet girl helping you sew the curtians, and I can see she knows excatly what she's doing! :D

Years ago, when we moved in to this flat, I sewed curtains for the bedroom - 13 meters of fabric!! If only I've had Fister to help, I would have done it in half the time, don't you think! ;)

[Killearn Kitties]

Samantha thanks all her PT aunties and uncles for their kind words about her handiwork. :) She would like to make clear that she used the pink thread for tacking the material, holding it in place along the bottom, while she cut the fabric. (Is that basting? Must be one of those "lost in translation" moments. I would only baste a turkey during cooking. :D )

Samantha would be delighted to fly anywhere to help her aunties with their curtains, or to help with the correction of kittens. Everything she knows she learned from her mother, Jessica of the icy glare and the fast paw! She will bring sparkly ribbons from the Lakeland Gift Accessory pack for all cats!

Here is a picture of the finished product. Sorry it's so dark, it was very bright outside.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid212/pf30e31746a6821385f7572fbc15271f7/ed604bf3.jpg

A bonnet? Hmm, that could be tricky ...

[Pam]

Samantha I was so excited to see the finished product this morning. You and your meowmie have done an excellent job! ;) Of course those curtains frame your *window on the world.* What cat wouldn't like to spend endless hours gazing out that window. Trevor and Andy are wondering if you ever get the naughty desire to sweep those plants down onto the counter because they have. :o In fact, Trevor says that leafy green one on the left looks just perfect for nibbling! LOL! :D

P.S. Yes, we refer to a wide, loose stitch which holds the material in place as "basting." :)