1968 Australian home. Some Ruska. Teak furniture. Native Australian gardens. Splashes of Marimekko. Rimini blue Bitossi. 50s, 60s and 70s homes. House plants and succulents. Woody Allen. The occasional appearance by some Solid Gold Dancers. That's what you'll find here. And lashings of chutzpah thrown-in for good measure. Pull up a Suekichi Uchida and make yourself at home.
That chest wall injury looks terminal... Although the red gingham hospital that treated the horse with the head injury may be able to help. Do they have a cardiothoracic surgery department???
Bad washing machine. Hmm. Tough one. There's some major surgery needed there. How much is Spotty cat loved? Is it a case of never forgiven and years of therapy if you give up and chuck him out? If the answer is yes then I think more surgery might be needed. Otherwise I would just give in!
Oh he'll be fine, few patches, new look.. face will be the biggest challenge, just pop his appendix back, patch with something stripey, circle of flowers on the knee.... good as new!!♥
Maybe do your best with patching, then give him a set of overalls for future protection? This from a mother who accidentally bleached then overdyed her firstborn's favourite toy dog. It used to be cute... but it is still around, 12 years later...
This little spot needs a trip to the hospital...Mine is usually my Mother who's the one that sews in the family! she groans about it, puts it in her to do pile and we see it about a year later....I have to say she's fiesty but she gets the job done in the end!
You should fix him up especially if someone is very attached to him. Poor thing. I remember my Raggedy Ann doll was pieced together numerous times. Someone gave me a new one but I didn't take to her. Loved my old one to the bitter end. (Marriage) seriously.
Oh dear! Crisis in homestead A&E. Ct hit the nail on the head. Recall Bubby's total skin replacement therapy. And she' survived until now even without a face. Cuddles never die ; change them as you need,but the aura stays the same.
I think Spotty Cat looks fine. It is all about the company you keep. I know a certain Blue Dog and particular Yellow Rabbit that would make him seem spritely again.
Hmmm , i think you should take up knitting.OR you could make a new one with lovely patchy vintage sheets. Sorry Spot, but i think your days are numbered.
I believe a frame up is in order. Go the other way and completely unstuff him. Literally stick him under glass like a bug on a wind screen then he can gaze down with J.C. of the C.C. on those who loved him and did him in. For similar enshrined softies peruse this very entertaining kids' book: "Cautionary Tales for Boys and Girls" by John Hay- Mackenzie. Good luck!
If it was on my shift, the best I could do was stuff him back and whack a few safety pins down his side. Pathetic I know. How I've survived having a blog with not an inch of sewing skill is quite amazing.
Hellooooo! (we're back online at last!) Definately patch him up AGAIN! Hes just going to become more and more individual with all the patching, and more adorable.XX
dear carmel, you must be deep into your studies! so glad you decided to pop in to entertain us. yes, patch up the old dear. We are still challenging ourselves with drawings if you want to come see. any news from Lilli? good luck with the move and all. xo stephanie
That chest wall injury looks terminal... Although the red gingham hospital that treated the horse with the head injury may be able to help. Do they have a cardiothoracic surgery department???
ReplyDeleteBad washing machine. Hmm. Tough one. There's some major surgery needed there. How much is Spotty cat loved? Is it a case of never forgiven and years of therapy if you give up and chuck him out? If the answer is yes then I think more surgery might be needed. Otherwise I would just give in!
ReplyDeleteI would! He's a cutie!
ReplyDeleteOh dear!
ReplyDeleteI fear a full body transplant may be in order.
Oh dear. Grim times for Spotty Cat. Have you consulted Horsey? I'd say he'd be able to help. Or his clone? xx
ReplyDeleteOh he'll be fine, few patches, new look.. face will be the biggest challenge, just pop his appendix back, patch with something stripey, circle of flowers on the knee.... good as new!!♥
ReplyDeleteOh I would absolutely patch him up. The more patches the better. But then I am more of a rust than a chrome kinda gal.
ReplyDeleteOh, isn't he a gem? Definitely go in for reconstructive surgery. He deserves a chance.
ReplyDelete:)
ouch! spotty cat may well need a name change to patchy cat if he survives...
ReplyDeleteDo unto others as you would do unto Bubby.
ReplyDeleteMaybe do your best with patching, then give him a set of overalls for future protection? This from a mother who accidentally bleached then overdyed her firstborn's favourite toy dog. It used to be cute... but it is still around, 12 years later...
ReplyDeleteOh my, poor Spotty Cat! :(
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely a 'shove it all back in and patch it back up' kind of girl, so go for it I say!! :D
Yes, shove and patch until you reach spontaneous disintegration.
ReplyDeleteThis little spot needs a trip to the hospital...Mine is usually my Mother who's the one that sews in the family! she groans about it, puts it in her to do pile and we see it about a year later....I have to say she's fiesty but she gets the job done in the end!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm a patcher! I say stitch away.
ReplyDeleteThis is the kids doll? They must play with it A LOT!!
You should fix him up especially if someone is very attached to him. Poor thing. I remember my Raggedy Ann doll was pieced together numerous times. Someone gave me a new one but I didn't take to her. Loved my old one to the bitter end. (Marriage) seriously.
ReplyDeleteoh yes!!! save spotty cat!! I think it would look pretty with a few patches.
ReplyDeleteAll cats has to be saved, even the fake ones.
Oh dear!
ReplyDeleteCrisis in homestead A&E.
Ct hit the nail on the head.
Recall Bubby's total skin replacement therapy.
And she' survived until now even without a face.
Cuddles never die ; change them as you need,but the aura stays the same.
Just shove it all back in and keep patching, dearie.
ReplyDeleteI think Spotty Cat looks fine. It is all about the company you keep. I know a certain Blue Dog and particular Yellow Rabbit that would make him seem spritely again.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are back.
Hmmm , i think you should take up knitting.OR you could make a new one with lovely patchy vintage sheets. Sorry Spot, but i think your days are numbered.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, spotty cat needs surgery stat! Good luck, should be a challenge.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for your comments. Spotty Cat is a definite favourite, so I'll have to patch him like there's not tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI've been 'sticking it to the man' today and can barely hold my head up, so he and his innards are just going to have to wait.
If is well loved, then absolutely. Such a cutie pie :) XOL
ReplyDeleteI believe a frame up is in order. Go the other way and completely unstuff him. Literally stick him under glass like a bug on a wind screen then he can gaze down with J.C. of the C.C. on those who loved him and did him in. For similar enshrined softies peruse this very entertaining kids' book: "Cautionary Tales for Boys and Girls" by John Hay- Mackenzie. Good luck!
ReplyDeletePoor Spotty. What a perilous journey you've been on... in a washing machine of all places?? when cats don't even like water. Get well soon.
ReplyDeleteOh patches....I love patches, they are little pieces of love stitched on. Look forward to an update.
ReplyDeleteoh, he is too pretty to have his faith finishing like this. patches is the thing! so in this season ;)
ReplyDeleteid go for it....
Oh, I'm sorry you're far away. I would have loved to help the poor creature. He seems to have the potential of a cool-knitted-graffiti-cat!
ReplyDeleteI can imagine how painful those long minutes in the washing machine must have been for him.
If it was on my shift, the best I could do was stuff him back and whack a few safety pins down his side. Pathetic I know. How I've survived having a blog with not an inch of sewing skill is quite amazing.
ReplyDeleteHellooooo! (we're back online at last!)
ReplyDeleteDefinately patch him up AGAIN!
Hes just going to become more and more individual with all the patching, and more adorable.XX
dear carmel,
ReplyDeleteyou must be deep into your studies! so glad you decided to pop in to entertain us.
yes, patch up the old dear. We are still challenging ourselves with drawings if you want to come see. any news from Lilli?
good luck with the move and all.
xo stephanie
for spotty cat: more=better ;)
ReplyDeleteand thx for your lovely comment :)
happy weekend!