I didn’t go to sewing class yesterday. I have a sore throat and a hideous hacking cough and didn’t feel up to the half hour walk across the snowy park to get there.
So I stayed at home, drank tea, and tried out a cushion idea I’ve had brewing for a while.
This is the result. What do you think?
He was inspired by this ceramic cat I saw yonks ago on ebay.
I call him Banbury cat, after the fabric from which he is made that arrived yesterday morning: a recent bargain purchase of an unusual pastel colour variation of Banbury fabric, designed by Colleen Farr for Heals in the 1960s.
He has eyes in my last tiny remnant of yellow Verdure fabric, with black vintage button pupils, a pink felt-backed nose and an embroidered mouth.
I rather like his slightly knowing but hopeful expression.
I have just one dilemma: does Banbury cat need whiskers?
Most of the time I think he is fine as he is.
But every so often I sort of wonder – does his face look a little naked without them?
I think he is really pretty the way he looks right now, no need for whiskers 🙂
As a crazy cat lady trapped inside a guy’s body – can I just say – these are too cute for words!
Ah I love him! I think he’s great as he is…but I know what you mean about not being 100% sure! Maybe you could lay embroidery thread out across his cheeks and see how he looks with them? Just so you feel sure…well done though he’s great. Hope you feel better soon! x
Thanks! Feeling a lot better today. Well supplied with tissues and tea, and there are even some home-made cookies left, so can’t complain!
No whiskas! he is gorgeous as is!
D x
I love him, but would love him more with whiskers
I don’t think he needs whiskers, he has a gorgeous heart nose already! Heather
Adorable! And I don’t even like cats.
Banbury is totally gorgeous! I “thought” Banbury looked fine without whiskers, until you mentioned whiskers… now I can’t help but wonder…
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Love him! Off to pin! x