blankets for shelter

[Sirrahsim]

Ok, I managed to squeeze a little more juice from my batteries, so here is what I've done so far:






They are obviously hand made by someone with very little sewing experience 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.

[sirrahbed]

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 They look great and NOT like someone who just got their first sewing machine 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.....

[Laura's Babies]

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!

[catcrazylady]

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!!

[Laura's Babies]

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.

[catcrazylady]

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.



Tried


Tested


And Approved by Pervy!!


Laura your quilts are absolutely adorable!!!

[jenluckenbach]

Oh DRAT!!!!

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

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

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

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

[Laura's Babies]

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.)

[catcrazylady]

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!!!

[CatDad]

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.

[Laura's Babies]

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!!!!

[jenluckenbach]

Laura, check your PM's

[Laura's Babies]

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!

[sirrahbed]

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
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!!

[catmandu]

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!