I didn’t start out to make all these kitties be girls. I traced out my pattern and drew lines to make the “shirt” piece. When I sewed them up and stuffed them, the shirt ended up looking too short for a boy kitty- there sort of needed to be a skirt. Next time I cut these out, I will adjust the pattern pieces.

She has 2 antique shell buttons- one at her collar, one at her belt. I love picking out just the right button from my collection.

And, with all the stuff-

She was a real challenge. The faces are the hardest part since they carry the personality. This fabric, with it’s bold pattern, overwhelms the details. Also, I had some idea when I cut out the kitty- the bold fabric with a black top- but I apparently forgot what the vision was when I went to finish her up. It was a challenge to find the right colors and fabrics that did not scream Halloween. I need to get better about noting down these inspirations so I actually remember them!

And here she is in front of some of our Christmas decorations. The garland was finally uncovered enough that I could take it down!

I am going to be away next week and will be putting my Etsy shop on vacation mode while I am away. That will include the patterns, in case you need to rush over and buy one!

She has a felt collar and cuffs, embroidered in place. The buttons are felt too.

You see that- the ground is beginning to appear. There is hope!

Kitty girl in grape-y purple. Another soft white kitty with a wool/angora blend but this one isn’t fuzzy.

I haven’t made kitties in a very long time. I was sorting through fabric a while back and came across some that I thought would make a perfect kitty and VOILA! Inspired! I cut out a big pile that I am still in the midst of sewing up. I also wanted to try a different style of kitty, with the clothing as part of the piece and not removable (like how I do the dogs). That is what I am working on now. The first is a fuzzy white kitty made from a reclaimed wool/angora blend sweater.

There is nowhere outside that I can take a photo of a white kitty- all the backgrounds are still all white with snow!