Christmas is coming. I’m slowly coming to terms with that. But am not dealing with the fact I have not, up until yesterday, started making teacher’s gifts! Because for some crazy reason, I started making them gifts a few years ago, and sort of feel like I’ve set myself a bloody standard going forward! Anyway, yesterday. I bought myself a geometric cat pattern from Quiet Play, and got cracking. Today, it’s finished. May I present to you – the beginning of my Christmas sewing…..
It’s a ginger cat! Now I am not a cat person. Truly. But one of my kid’s teachers really is! So it was a bit of a no-brainer to make her something including a cat. And when it comes to paper piecing patterns, my first stop is always Quiet Play. Best. Patterns. Ever. I contemplated colour for a bit, and decided to go with orange, because my go-to colour seems to be blue these days. Step on out of my comfort zone…… And I’m super happy!
And when it came to the quilting, I wanted it to be simple, but am SO sick of straight line quilting it’s not funny. I had a play around with my machine stitch settings, because I’ve seen lots of quilters using a cute wiggly stitch pattern, and knew it had to be done somehow??
And found it! I have a Bernina, and it’s stitch #4, but I lengthened it to a 3.00 stitch length. I can now see why so many people use it – it’s a gorgeous finish! You know you’ll be seeing it again right? As per usual, I used my favourite 40wt Aurifil thread from start to finish. It’s hard to tell in the photos, but it’s a gorgeous variegated grey/green #4060. Super versatile!
And just because I didn’t get around to doing my Throw Back Thursday this week, I thought I’d give you a reminder on a great finish for cushion backs. You can find my tutorial HERE. Super easy, and super neat!
Ok. That’s one gift down. Only about a zillion left…… How are you going with your Christmas sewing?
Totally gorgeous puddy tat!!
What size did you make the cushion finish at?
Hey Dawn, this is an 18″ cushion insert. I usually make the cushions about an inch smaller than the inserts 🙂
I’m not a cat person either, but this one looks great! I love your color choice.
Thanks so much!
Love this kitty and might have to get the pattern. I used to not be a cat person but I’ve had a couple dropped on me over the years and now I love them.
Yes you need this pattern! 😉