Susan Carlson Retreat Part 3--Elizabeth, My Almost Perfect Cat

Elizabeth, My Almost Perfect Cat, 34" x 25"

Well, Elizabeth's whiskers are done and facing on the back, even the sleeve.
I thought and experimented with several ways to depict her whiskers (and even those little eyebrow hairs) and decided on a Madiera Glamour thread in two sizes--two-ply and six-ply white/glittery thread with a touch of glue for stiffness. The whiskers are attached to the face but are loose except where they are sewn in. They are stitched to a tiny bit of batting over white lace, which added a slight fullness or puffiness to the two cheek pads.
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Detail of whiskers

Elizabeth checking on the Madiera threads

Ear hair made with hairy ribbon overlaid with tulle

Okay, can I take a nap in your lap now?

Linked with Nina-Marie Sayre's Off the Wall Friday http://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com/2017/11/craft-vs-art-off-wall-friday.html

Retreat at Lake Tiak-O'Khata

I just spent three delightful days at a quilters' retreat at a beautiful lake near Louisville, Mississippi. About 20 of us brought whatever projects we wanted to work on, some food to share, and enjoyed stitching and visiting. Some of us only see these people at this annual event.

 

 

 

Of course, there was show-and-tell, and it was great to see the finished works that we had seen in progress at previous retreats.

It is so much fun to spend some relaxing time with other quilters. But my kitties missed me and are happy to have me back home.