Winding Down from BlogPaws 2013



Yoga Cats - NutmegTorbie, Dash Kitten, CheshireK

 I didn't go to blogpaws as a flat pet this year, but Stuffed Parker watched everything from Mom's backpack. Once he flew out of the backpack, and she left him in the litterbox. Luckily she remembered, and found him just shaking off his back paws.

Mom and Parker learned meditation and did yoga with CheshireK's Robin. Parker didn't see what the big deal is about yoga - he stretches like that all the time. Said they did a pose called Gate. Well he does that everytime he licks his you know.

We are such simple bloggers that some sessions about marketing really don't appeal to Mom who is an introverts so selling yourself is a foreign concept. Rescues, proper reporting skills, etc. are our milleu. Steve Dale was phenomenal and then Dr. Bisha reinforced his idea.

Their highlight was honor flags. Stuffed Parker proved his worth. He was the security cat for folks who got emotional making their flags. Lots of lovely participation. And, lots of great response.

Wordless Wednesday - BlogPaws or Bust!

Mom is going to BlogPaws and has been collecting fun stuff for DIY night and the Honor Flag Project. I, Maggie, was protecting the box until Ken decided to help. Fortunately, the dog decided to keep him in line.  Enjoy!

Join in the BlogPaws Hop - countdown to Ecstacy (Steely Dan Fan here!)

Wordless Wednesday - Parker: the Paws That Refreshes

Parker reminds us to kick back even during a busy social schedule.



Wordless Wednesday - The Face of a Rescue Cat

Ken trusts me enough to sit on my lap.

this is a blog hop

KruseKats Quilt! The Couch Quilt

One quilt that will never be in a show, but is a great utilitarian quilt is the triple irish chain on the couch. It is about 15 years old and has seen a lot of use. I hope you enjoy the pix of anipals and humans!

We dog sit, so Dad Art has a lap full of Tipsy the Norwich Terrier, his dog Dali, and 70 pounds of Scoop.

Art and Dali. ho hum.

Art and Dali acting up. Double Ho Hum. Art least there is a cat quilt in the background.

I absolutely love Mom's family. I especially like Grandpa!

Dali enjoying her 5 seconds of fame on the couch.

This is Parker a month ago. I don't think he fits in the cat bed.

This is young Parker, maybe 5 months old. Seems he's all tuckered from playing.

Dali did not appreciate us cats at first. this is the closest she got to allowing us near her. Notice how Parker is NOT touching her but almost! Dali kept making herself smaller as Parks stretched out.

KruseKats Quilt! Maggie's Quilt

I got my own quilt this year! It is hand appliqued based on Rose of Sharon patterns. Mom learned a different technique in each block. For example, the center 2nd block from the top has a ruched rose. The big pink one to your right has reverse applique. The bottom center is made from one 10 x 10" piece of green cloth and cut as the applique progressed. The big one to your right has folded 3D rose buds.

This is just the top and the corners were in progress. Mom put leaves and buds on the stems. It was hand quilted by the Concordia Luthern ladies in Kirkwood, MO. It isn't bound yet, but Dad wants to submit it to the UCity show this fall.

I haven't told you the name - "Maggie, there is no such thing as applique police". Dad didn't get it for a long time. Mom says that you can make a mistake but only she and an uptight judge will know it. So, she doesn't care if the "quilt police" look. She loves it, and so do I!.

KruseKats Quilt! Buster's Star

One part of quilt making that is rarely talked about is establishing provenance. It is essential to have the maker and date on a quilt otherwise you have to rely on oral history which can get murky. We have 3 incredible family quilts, but all we know is that they date to the Civil War. Most quilters today go the extra step and name the quilt to help establish what part of their life the quilt is celebrating such as a birth or the life of a dearly departed.

Mom and Dad have been naming quilts for us anipals for years. This is named for Buster, a red ticked tabby. Mom says he is the gold standard for all cats, thus "Buster's Star". (What am I? chopped liver?) It was juried into the University City, MO show last year. She didn't win anything and never figured on it, just likes folks to see her stuff. The pattern is called Pennsylvania Star. the star and appliques are batiks, the background is a print, and the border is one of Mom's hand dyed.Dad did a really cool piping between the border and binding. enjoy!