This cat was recently found hiding in one of my closets. Probably because I don’t use him in my decor. But s(he) does provide a great example of some of the little projects that can be done with an antique or vintage quilt or part of one that is can no longer be used as bedding. Actually, the cat is also vintage since he has made is home in the closet for so long.
Overall, it is about 17” long and is about 12” tall.
The quilt used here was originally stitched together by hand. The picture below shows the tiny little hand made stitches where the fabric was pieced together. Of course, it was also hand quilted.
This close-up below shows the aged and yellowed antique lace that was used as the collar.
The project is really a very nice way to salvage, or make cute vintage “thingys” from a vintage quilt that was once so lovingly pieced together.
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Too cute.... so happy to find you!!
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Such a sweet kitty!
ReplyDeleteLoving the cat you made from quilt parts. inventive and charming...
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Such a nice kitty...the best part is the sweet lace around the neck.
ReplyDeleteSherry@Back2Vintage
So sweet. I love it when we can save and reinvent things. Although I would never cut up a quilt in good condition, I've cut into many a "cutter" over the years -- and the nice thing is the "cutters" can usually be had very inexpensively :)
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Precious kitty. It is amazing what can be done with old quilts. My daughter inherited one of her grandmother's rocking chairs. It happened to be an upholstered chair. She had it professionally upholstered with one of grandmother's old quilts that was tattered.
ReplyDeleteThe upholsterer thought she was crazy. Afterwards he posted photos of the chair in his shop. Go Figure.
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That looks like a cute way to use some favorite scraps. Thanks for showing it. Thanks also for following me. I'm glad to be a follower of yours too. See you soon.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and it helps keep part of the vintage quilt alive. I love quilts and hate seeing them so torn. You did a good thing with this one.
ReplyDeleteI have one similar that my mom gave me years ago. It is standing up, can't bring myself to part with it
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your beautiful kitty. I would definitely have it on display.
ReplyDeleteHi Honey,
ReplyDeleteI remember those kitties. She is adorable!
One year I used my parents old worn out quilt that was made by my Grandma to make throw pillows for everybody. I also cut out stars from it to give as Christmas ornaments, with names and the year on the back.
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Kathy
Love your quilted cat..I have a doggie like that. He's packed away too. Think I'll go find him and bring him back out.
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What a beautiful project!
ReplyDeleteOh Such a beautiful Kitty to be hiding!!! I'm so happy you have brought him out to play!
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Donna
Very cut kitty and a good idea for a small quilting project. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Isn't it fun when you rediscover things?!
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Sally
Thanks for sharing.
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very cute cat, and what a great way to use vintage fabrics and quilts. Love it. Happy VTT!
ReplyDeleteHe's lovely, and what a great idea. I have some vintage quilt tops that could easily be used for such projects.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great project idea, Honey! My mom collected antique quilts when I was a child and their beauty stays with me today. I can't usually afford the nicer ones at estate sales but now I'll have to keep an eye out for the not-so-nice ones to salvage. :) I'm also hoping to try my hand at quilting (probably simple patchwork to start with) this year to create a vintage-looking quilt. I <3 vintage quilts!
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