Pretty Kitty Fabric , Blocks and Cats, Oh My!

More kitty fabric blocks! 

These are for a monthly sew along I am participating in

on the same FB group for which I sewed the Birthady Swap block. 

Here are the cutting instructions that were posted.

We may make the 12" or the 6" block or both.

Although we are a swap group,

we are sewing and keeping these blocks to make a quilt for our own use. 

Here are my fabric choices

I am sewing from my kitty fabric stash ... 

Posted Here

I am using the blue, raspberry, pink and black fabrics in my stash 

for my sew along blocks.

Here is the block layout for my 6" block.

The corner triangles were made in pairs using the draw a line method.

The cut apart, pressed and trimmed to size.

Here is the layout for my 6" block.

I fussy cut the centers.

This center kitty looks so much like my Nutmeg!

As you can see, Maestro was very helpful in my sewing room today. 

I am really enjoying seeing along and seeing everyones' blocks 

in our Facebook Kitty Quilters Group.

I will post my blocks here each month 

and my friend gave me permission to post her block instructions.

If you are a kitty lover and are interested in joining the FB group, 

send me an emailto 

scrapatches@gmail.com

and I will pass your info along to our group leader.

Happy Sewing!  

The "Katitude" Block

I am calling this block "Katitude." 

This block is inspired my my Nutmeg.

I am sure you can tell which one of the three is Nutmeg.

Nutmeg has lots of personality.

This little kitty has large ears and likes to turn them forward,
and a long, quirky tail,
and sometimes sits on her back paws with her tail up,
which you cannot see in this photo.
I need to catch that in action.

I think I have this block the way I want it now.

I am designing this 12" finished block for a year long 
birthday swap block 
for a kitty quilters swap group on facebook
where I am a member.

I need to get the January Birthday Girl's Block in the mail.


Anyone interested in a tutorial? 

Kitty Block ~ New Design

I am working on a new variation of my

Kitty in the Corner Block

which I designed for this quilt ...

Kitty In the Cabin Quilt Tutorial

Not sure I have the block the way I want it yet.

Hmmmmm.

Your thoughts are welcome ... :-) 

One Monthly Goal ~ January

I am joining in the

One Monthly Goal Linky Party

hosted by

Elm Street Quilts

My January goal is ...

... to complete all the cross stitching on my 

Vintage Christmas Sampler started HERE

Too often I put aside a holiday or seasonal project once the day and time has passed.

I am back in my sewing room which was Christmas Planning Central

for a month and my machine is uncovered 

and I have projects to sew.

I need to take a few minutes a day and get this cross stitch done this month.

I do enjoy sitting and slow stitching.

This is a good goal.

Wish me luck!

I used to have quilty list for myself each month.

and I have let it slide the last year or so,

I am thinking I need to revise my monthly list.

Not to stress myself out.

Just to organize myself.

I need to keep it simple so I can cross things off

and feel accomplished.

Do you set monthly goals?

Crazy Cat Lady & Fabric

Yes, I am a crazy cat lady and I have the fabric to prove it ... ;) 

I need to make a swap block, a sew along block,

and other quilty kitty projects.

Katniss is, of course, is helping choose the fabric. 

Are you a crazy cat fabric stasher, too?