Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Cat blocks!

 I have finished 6 of my cat blocks for the cat block exchange!  I wish I had more of that cat fabric, I love it with that turquoise blue!  I have two other cat fabrics to use for the rest of the blocks though.
Pippi and Precious
 My husband and I tried to get the cats to pose with my blocks, but they were not cooperating!  Yes, those are cat toys all over the floor!
Muffin

Custard
This block was a lot easier to make then I expected and I am in love with this block.  I have decided to make it a twin size quilt instead of a throw.  So if a twin size mattress if 75 by 39 then I would want 10 (80") blocks down and 6 blocks across (48") making 60 blocks? Plus a border or two. Is that correct?  The blocks are 8 1/2" finishing at 8".  I am terrible at math!  Which would mean I need to come up with a lot more cat fabrics because 30 blocks is the max for the block exchange!  LOL
Here is the pattern we are using:  http://vickisvintagestitches.blogspot.com/2014/01/treadle-on-cat-block-exchange.html

There are two patterns, a sitting cat and a reclining cat.

Have you ever made a cat quilt?  Please share it in the comments, I would love to see them and add them to my pinterest board!

Missy
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10 comments:

  1. NancyFebruary 5, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    I like your cat blocks, Missy. Will you make them all the same or vary them?

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  2. Denise :)February 5, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    Looks like your math is just fine! Really CUTE blocks -- totally appropriate for YOU!!! :)

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  3. Siouxzq64@gmail.comFebruary 6, 2014 at 4:54 AM

    Cute blocks. I was thinking you were doing the Catvent blocks that everyone was doing a couple of months ago which just looks like a cat face. Love the colors

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  4. donnaFebruary 6, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    Your cat blocks look great. I have not ever made a cat quilt. I am so not good at the math either. I usually ask my hubby.
    Hugs
    donna

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  5. Deb@asimplelifequiltsFebruary 7, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    I have a cat quilt on my Make Someday List... the blocks like yours are my favorites! Too funny that the cats wouldn't play nice.

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  6. SarahFebruary 7, 2014 at 2:50 PM

    Ok, one (crazy cat lady) has to wonder if the furry cats realize they are sitting on fabric cats!!?? I have made a cat quilt but I'm not sure that I ever shared it on my blog - how about I share it next week! The blocks are similar to what you have.

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  7. Lindsey February 7, 2014 at 10:53 PM

    Hi Missy! Your cat blocks are awesome! I haven't ever made a cat quilt--but after seeing so many of them around--I think I might have to!

    Thank you for linking up to Fabric Frenzy Friday!
    -Lindsey
    Fabric Frenzy Friday

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  8. vintage greyFebruary 8, 2014 at 12:28 AM

    So cute!! What a fun quilt! Have a wonderful weekend! xo Heather

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  9. Katherines CornerFebruary 9, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    fun pattern! Thank you for helping to make the Thursday Favorite Things Blog hop so much fun. Big Hugs ♥

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  10. MrsAshleeFebruary 19, 2014 at 6:43 AM

    lovely! this isn't my cat quilt, but one that i hope to make soon.
    http://www.ohfransson.com/oh_fransson/2013/11/the-cat-quilt-along-is-coming.html

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