A rejuvenated cat, exquisite fabric and teen idols.

Of course, I was always going to fix Spotty Cat.

You may not recognise him.

 

Ta Da!

In our house, we are very particular about with whom we retire at night.

So Spotty's owner was a tad restless without him

They've been together since Day Dot.

So to let Spot catch a gust of wind, and deflatedly blow away, was not an option.

Thank goodness, the fabric Queen of Washington State, KLT, sent two great bundles of beautiful fabric my way.

I was able to incorporate some Marimekko, Amy Butler (I think?), and Moda into Spotty. Thanks KLT. You're my hero!

Here's a bit of the greatness that KLT posted in one of her tote bags.

I'm just letting you imagine the sewing possibilities.

Much of it I'll use in Child One's quilt. 

Let's brainstorm it.

Bullet points at-the-ready.

• Large, unironed Marimekko bedspread 
• Rocked it. Circa 1974.
• Never want to cut it up.
• Use the entire thing.
• Backing for Child One's quilt.
• Messy bed.
• Queen-sized.
• A lot of squares.
• Library convention.

• Random eight-inch squares.
• That's not enough.
• I can't do the maths.
• Just keep cutting squares until we have a big pile. 
• The cutting blade scares me.

• Throw down KLT-sourced fabric to get a colour vibe/moody-tween-board.
• Thinking orange and pink.
• Spots and stripes.
• Different sized squares in round pegs?

• Such a great range of fabrics. 
• A lot more modern than vintage sheets. 
• That's enough for today. 
• We'll brainstorm later.
• I need a tea.

• The Biebs has suddenly appeared on the wall.

  

• He's no John Taylor.