blankets for shelter

Deb - those are so cute!! I saw the blue fabric and walmart and almost bought some. I did splurge and bought some neat looking cat fabric on ebay.

I see you did the bisi.cat face on your blanket - yours if very cute too. Bisi.cat is trying to teach me how to do that. She was even kind of enough to send me a picture of her hand drawn stencil so I can copy it (I can't draw a straight line). I hope to start putting a face on my blankets soon. I also like your quilt squares idea. I'm sure the kitties will love them.

Cubby's blanket is gorgeous. There is so much work put into that!

I'm going to make a few larger blankets for the dogs too.:)

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Originally posted by jazzcat
I'm going to make a few larger blankets for the dogs too.:)

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Dale's big dog bed...i made myself. It was much more cost effective than spending $80 on an extra large dog bed from petsmarts. I had an old comforter...folded it in half and then in half again (so it is quite fluffy)...and then sewed some fleece fabric that i got for a great price at Joanne's, and made it so, i can slip it off and wash it, when need be! :)

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Dale's big dog bed...i made myself. It was much more cost effective than spending $80 on an extra large dog bed from petsmarts. I had an old comforter...folded it in half and then in half again (so it is quite fluffy)...and then sewed some fleece fabric that i got for a great price at Joanne's, and made it so, i can slip it off and wash it, when need be! :)

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Great idea!!

I went to wal mart and while I have TON'S of fabric here at home, I HAD to buy some more, just for this!! I have LOADS that was my Mama's and I got it when she passed and I know she would be thrilled to see me use it for this.... But I saw the cutiest fabric and had to buy it! ( I made anout 6 small fleece ones last night and took to show my neighbor, her Senior cat claimed one so I let him keep it.)

Keep it going folks. It may inspire more and I am sending mine to that Animal shelter that CCL is helping out at!

Recently I bought a couple of sheets sets that were on sale so that I could recover my couch cushions. That took less fabric than I thought so I have a whole set of sheets left over! Sooooo I read this thread and got the bug to make some:) I don't know if the adoption center here on base will be allowed to take them, but I figure that if they don't I can send them home to my mom and she can give them to wherever she's giving hers:) I don't have any pics yet because my camera batteries died, but I'll go out and buy some tommorow. I folded the sheets in half so that the covers were nice and thick. Boomer has given them his seal of approval:p yesterday I heard him playing around and when I went out into the hallway I found him on top of one blanket and under another :rolleyes: :D I love that little goofball. I attempted to copy that kitty face design, though mine is nowhere near as nice. I also stiched a few fish onto another. Anywho, I'll put up pictures tomorrow:)

Ok, I managed to squeeze a little more juice from my batteries, so here is what I've done so far:
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They are obviously hand made by someone with very little sewing experience:p but I don't think the kitties will mind too much if they don't LOOK perfect:):):)
I used a zigzag stitch to make the kitty face and a very small straight stitch to make the fish.

Missy, these are really cute! Digitals cameras are WONDERFUL aren't they? Everyone, PLEASE keep posting your blankets to give us all more idea, OK? Everytime, I see pictures - off I go to sew more!! Really cute ideas, Missy :D They look great and NOT like someone who just got their first sewing machine :eek: I am going to try the fish and kitties because I have a large amount of lightweight denim. Maybe a cute mousie too?? How would I draw a mousie??........mmmmm.....

I emailed the shelter in Shelbyville, Ky. that CCL works at and they will be glad to take my blankets and that is where mine are going. Anyone else want to send some? These blankets on here are just so cute. There are going to be a lot of very happy kitties!

Missy your blankets are adorable!!!! I love that fish idea!! Your moms idea of a mouse is cute too!! There are going to be some very happy kitties all around the world!!:D :D http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/o...es/biggrin.gif

You asked for more pictures, well, here are mine! I have 24 that I am boxing up and fixing to mail off to CCL's shelter. You can see the stack on the side of some that I shot for you.

Most were made out of stuff I already had onhand, some, with scraps.

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Ok, I know I would be thrown out of a quilting bee for these but they will do for mass production!! Here are a few I made today.

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Tried
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Tested
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And Approved by Pervy!!
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Laura your quilts are absolutely adorable!!!http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/o...es/biggrin.gif

Oh DRAT!!!!

I resisted looking at this thread until now and now I MUST go sew up some blankets!!!!!!!!:eek:

I don't have time for this!!!!!!!:p But I can't be out done!!!:rolleyes:

I'll let you know if I am successful......hee hee

By the way 1) Great idea and 2) Great looking blankets......EVERYONE!!!!

CCL, you baby is beautiful! She looks so darn sweet laying there. Your blankies are so pretty!!!! Mine too, were kitty tested and approved. Giz even tried to get in the box while I was boxing them up.. Goodness, there are sure going to be some happy kitties!! That is what we should call ourselves "The Happy Kitty Blanket Club"! (Mine are more pad size since I am not sure how large or small those cages will be.)

Sirrahbed those are PRECIOUS!!!! You certainly are feeling creative!! How cute!!
Laura your blankets made me feel warm and snuggly just looking at them! I love the kitties you put on them!
All the blankets I have seen have been ADORABLE!! I'm telling you guys that there is no way all these kitties can not feel some of the love that was put into them!!!
Lets send the love around the world folks!!!http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/o...es/biggrin.gif

Great looking blankets everyone. I wish I had talent in that area.:) However, if the kitties ever need help with there computers please let me know.;)

CCL I loved the shots of your blamket tester. I think thaey passed.:D

My blankets were mailed to CCL's shelter today and should be there Wed.! YIPIEE! I am so excited and dissapointed that I can't do more before I have to go back to work. I can not wait to see pictures of the kitties on them. This is so exciting!!!!

Laura, check your PM's

Time for me to go back to work so I will be gone for about a month. BUT, please keep this going, keep sewing. There are a lot of kitties out there that need these blankies and the love we put into them. Just wish I had my sewing stuff on that boat!!! Think of how many I could make in 28 days!!! I would run out of supplies real quick! One of the first things I will do when I get back is ask if you are still doing this and how many have been donated so far.. ...so keep a count!

Hey all! I have been temporarily working on a cradle bumper for my new grandbaby (well, due in August anyway) but now back in production of kitty quilts! Oh, and of course the bumper has kitties on it. ;) I was looking at the quilting section of Wal-Mart yesterday and found "quiltbundles" of fabric and each piece is a quarter yard cut to 22"x18" which is exactly how I cut my blankets! So I bought several bundles and this is great fun to open them up and see the fun assortment of fabrics!! And, already cut to size!! I am now using muslin for the backing and an old blanket for the batting. The handtying - I have given up because it is hard on the fingers and I read at the "Snugglers" site that many shelters do not accept them - the danger that the kitties can pull out the yarn and ingest it - and my quality staff showed me this early on.
Jen - I am eagerly waiting for pictures of your masterpieces:D
Off I go to sew and will post the blankets of the day later on. I would really love to see what else some of you are doing because the new ideas keep me excited and wanting to keep sewing! Thanks!!

I am not a sewing person , at all , and usually wait for eithr garage sales , or a Cat Food promo , like the Science Diet Blankets , or The Iams cat Beds that were out last year. But The English Cat sitters brought new bedding , and some blankies that the Cats , of course just love! They are wonderful people!

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Oh DRAT!!!!

I resisted looking at this thread until now and now I MUST go sew up some blankets!!!!!!!!:eek:

I don't have time for this!!!!!!!:p But I can't be out done!!!:rolleyes:

I'll let you know if I am successful......hee hee

By the way 1) Great idea and 2) Great looking blankets......EVERYONE!!!!

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ME TOO!!! Now I know what to do with all of my fabric samples! I have three drawers full of designer fabric samples of discontinued fabrics too prettty to throw away:D So some cat is going to get a blanket made out of 100% silk and another out of 100% wool, and another 100% mohair!!! LOL! I'll get cracking as soon as I'm finished with this one project I'm working on!

Sirrahbed those are gorgeous!! They told me at the shelter last night that Laura's little quilts had arrived. I went looking for them and most were in the wash. They had used them that fast!! They were amazed at the cat faces and detail that are in these quilts. I told her that a lot of people on this website were making blankets and sending them to shelters all over the world!! She was amazed and in awe of what happens on this site. I told her that I was too!!

If the world ever gets enough of these blankets then I want you to make me a BIG blankie!! They are so cute!!!http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/o...es/biggrin.gif

A lady here at work brought me an old torn quilt today so I'm going to cut it up and add some binding. I've got to get busy and make some more. They get dirty so fast and have to be changed often. Kitties just love to flip their water bowls!!!

I am so very proud of all of you!!!! I just read through each and every one of these posts and saw all the pictures. There are some kitties who are resting more comfortably because of you efforts, for sure!!!!! :)

Thank you all, from the bottom of my "non-sewing" heart. :)

Logan

catnapper - I want to see pictures when you get those designer blankets made. Just remember though, if you're going to give them to a shelter make sure they are machine washable. Although I'm sure some shelter kitty would look smashing on a mohair blanket, lol!

sirrahbed - your latest blankets look great and what an excellent job your quality control officer is doing.:D

This thread is so amazing!!!

The power of Pet Talk!!!:D :D :D

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catnapper - I want to see pictures when you get those designer blankets made. Just remember though, if you're going to give them to a shelter make sure they are machine washable. Although I'm sure some shelter kitty would look smashing on a mohair blanket, lol!

sirrahbed - your latest blankets look great and what an excellent job your quality control officer is doing.:D

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He he he! I know mohair, wool, etc is not machine washable! I was so blown away and excited that I was thinking how Fab-u-lous everyting would look in these stun-ning fabrics! I'll have to search through for ones that are machine washable.... in the very least, three years ago my daughter and I cut sqaures for the fish-themed quilt we were making for her room. It never got past the square stage! I'm sure cats would love tropical fish print quilts! Hmmmm.... the lost squares must be around somewhere.

I am so excited to do this! I need to find my rotary cutter and start today!

I do believe we have another new and excited sewer!! I can't wait to see what you come up with Catnapper! I'm sure with Allen and Pouncer there to offer advice your blankets will be wonderful!!!http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/o...es/biggrin.gif

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I do believe we have another new and excited sewer!! I can't wait to see what you come up with Catnapper! I'm sure with Allen and Pouncer there to offer advice your blankets will be wonderful!!!http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/o...es/biggrin.gif

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I have graduated from excited sewer to frustrated sewer!!!:D

I can sit and sew for hours and hours by hand and be happy and content. But pull out a sewing machine? GRRRR....

I finished ONE quilt tonight - just as I finished, the needle snapped (is that an omen?) I must say, its pretty ugly:( but do the kitties care? I put it on Pouncer's shelf to see if he'll sleep on it and how he likes it (inspector #1) More to come though!

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I finished ONE quilt tonight

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Pictures please :D
PS - waiting for Jen's masterpieces too;) - I have run out of steam and need some new inspiration:o

Sirrahbed I can't imagine why you have run out of steam. It might be because you turned into a mini quilt factory for a while. I would say you have burn out. You'll come back to it.

Catnapper I can tell you for sure that the kitties could care less what they look like! They just want to feel the love and snuggles that come sewn in the stitches!! Don't give up!!

A friend gave me an old worn out quilt and I made 6 little quilts yesterday. I have not done anything fancy so I still have some energy. I have five more cut out and ready to go.

I am going to my Mom's again today to work on more. I don't have very much time this week to work on them. Although I would like to keep working on them. I will be taking my camera with me to take pictures of what we have done.
Katie

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PS - waiting for Jen's masterpieces too;) - I have run out of steam and need some new inspiration:o

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I haven't sewn.....BUT I DID crochet!!!
I have one finished and one started. but you know me......no instant pictures, gotta do it the OLD fashioned way! :p

I got 11 of them done today! So far my mom and I counted them and right now we are up to 20 of them. Next week we plan on taking them to the vets office and dropping them off. My mom gave me all the extra fabric so I can work on them on my own, once I get a place to sew and all the stuff that I need to do it. I will try to get pictures of all of them tomorrow and get them posted tomorrow night if I can.

Katie

P.S. I also went and bought some fabric. Because a certain cat, I wont mention any names *caugh* *caugh* Cubby, stole one of the blankets that was finished. He has gone as far as attacking me when I try to take it from him. What a selfish little boy I have here. :rolleyes: :confused:

Thought I would revive this original since Laura is now back and asked about them!! I have contacted both shelters where I got my current babies but have yet to hear from either of them:o I noticed some Ohio shelters that are listed on the "snugglers" sites and guess i could mail them there. CCL or Jen - would either of you like me to mail mine to your shelters? I don't really care where they end up but would like them used!! I loved making them and want some kitties to enjoy them.:D It would feel good to know they go somewhere that I have a "tie" to...you know?

PS hey Jen - still waiting to see your yarn blankies :D

I am reading through these and it is bringing tears to my eyes! Such a GREAT bunch of people and I am going to make more too, once I get settled back in...

My mom and I got 20 of them done. We took ours to a vets office. As soon as we walked in the woman acted so suprised. She asked us 2 or 3 times if we really wanted to donate them. She also asked us at one point what we wanted in return all I said is I want them to be used by the animals that are there. Then she pulled one out and told us how beautiful they were and that the animals would love them.

Katie

My apologies Sirrahbed. I didn't realize that you had posted about the quilts. DUH!http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/our_smilies/eek.gif

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PS hey Jen - still waiting to see your yarn blankies

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I am on my 4th but no pictures yet. :(
Catnapper (Kim) said she'd be bringing hers to Petco Adoption Day this Sunday for One by One, so I won't have you send yours to us (but I appreciate the offer). :D:D:D

My Mom brought some fabric squares with her when she crossed the big ocean and I've been busily making more blankets. I'm still going to try to give them to the onbase shelter, but who knows if they'll take them. Everything is more complicated in the military:rolleyes: :D Here are some pictures that my Mom took of me working.
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Of course, Boomer had to supervise and make sure that I was working up to proper KSA standards (Kitty Seal of Approval) I think he approves:):):)
By the way, that adorable blue bow tie that Boomer is wearing is one of the things that my Mom and I found at the 100yen store He hated it when it was around his neck, but once we removed it he started playing with it:) Silly kitty:)
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