More Crazy Quilting

I think my blog needs some cleaning up.  It seems too cluttered now.  It's been a long time since I've even thought about it.  I've made a few changes but there will be more.  I haven't had time to do much blog hopping so I don't know what's in and what's out anymore.  What are your thoughts?

I have another crazy quilt block to share today.  

I finished this one yesterday.  The heart was a cross stitch ornament that I made my beloved mother quite a few years ago.  There were two of them.  I took them apart and using fusible web, I applied it to the block.

Here's the one I'm going to start on this afternoon:

I have some other cross stitch ornaments that I made for mom and I'll do the same thing.  These small blocks are a nice way to display memories.  Quite honestly, I'm lost without my mother.  She's been gone 2 years now and I still can't wrap my mind around it.  I can't change it but I can do this.  Many of my upcoming blocks will display things in memory of mom.

If you click on the photos, you can see them up close.  Sorry if the photos aren't perfect.  My digital camera went out a few years ago and I never got around to getting a new one.  Replacing it is on my list.

A Little Crazy Quilt Eye Candy

I've mentioned in my last couple of blog posts that I had a lot on my plate.  My plate is finally just about cleared off.  I need some time to let the dust settle and get my brains back in my head like my mom used to say, but hopefully, I'll begin to get my routine back.

When I'm completely done, I'll share what's been going on but in the meantime, I've done a little bit of stitching.  I can't focus on cross stitch for right now.  I keep making mistakes for which I have to rip and that's not fun so I've done some 6 inch crazy quilt blocks.

I started doing 6 inch blocks a few years back with small things that I've collected or saved over the years.  I thought that it would be a nice way to display them.  I probably have over 60 blocks now with a lot more do-dads to use.

So this one is a 4th Of July block.  The Uncle Sam and the little beaded heart at the top left were Mill Hill pin kits that I made years ago.  I've used a lot of Mill Hill pins on these blocks.

This one is another Fish Under The Sea block.  I used some Shibori ribbon for waves.  The Swordfish is a pin that my husband bought me at a flea market years ago.  The little Treasure Chest was an Avon necklace.  My mom sold Avon for many years and I've been using the pretty jewelry pieces on these blocks.

Fancy yarns and fibers are couched on, beads and sequins add sparkle....I love my sparkles!!  I added a few crystals near the treasure chest and the tiny seashells are glued on using E6000.

Yesterday, I pulled out my McHenry Landmark Quilt.  It's been on hold for a long time.  I need to get some border fabric for it.  I'll talk more about that when I can.  For now, I thought I'd share some eye candy!

 

Cats And Mandalas PDF Entire Collection

Hello everyone!!  Still have a lot on my plate right now but I was asked if I could put the Cats And Mandalas series together as a PDF file set and offer them at a special price.  So I did.  You can find them in my Etsy shop for $95.00 US.

I will send you a link via an Etsy message, where you can download all 12 patterns.  I usually respond right away but please allow 24 hours for my reply.
 

2025 Colorful Birthday Cat

I apologize for being MIA lately.  It's been a rough few years.  I have a lot on my plate right now.

The 2025 Colorful Cat Birthday gift is now available.  Being that it's a Jubilee year, I named her Jubilee:

To receive her on your birthday, join Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs Facebook Group.   The "sign up" information is listed at the top of the page under "Featured".

If you signed up for previous years, you WILL have to sign up again for this year's cat.

New Release Colorful Sunshine

I've had a lot on my plate lately but I was able to get some time in on a new design.  

This is the Colorful Sunshine:

This geometric sunshine has a sweet little face, perfect for cheering up any room. Lovely as a new baby gift or a summer stitching project! Worked in shades of yellow and pink, this is an intermediate design. Kreinik metallic braids add a touch of sparkle.

Stitch count: 131 stitches square
Finished size: 9 1/4 inches square
Fabric: 28 ct white Lugana over 2
Threads: DMC and Kreinik #8 braids

Ask for my patterns at your favorite needlework retail store or find them here:

kittyandme.etsy.com