Introducing Pointy Kitty

Hello Kitty!

The first Pointy Kitty is done!

Pattern:  Pointy Kitty from Wee Wonderfuls  by Hillary Lang
Fabric:  Kaffe Fassett’s Cool Dahlia Blooms cotton, purchased from Glorious Color Shop

In my mental peregrinations about this kitty, I never imagined it with the felt appliques at the back and top of head.  But as I was making this I had second thoughts and put them on in a deep red felt to coordinate with the red parts of the dahlias.  After sewing the piece on the head, I decided it distracted from Kitty’s charm so it was removed.

Since I am planning on giving this to a new baby in September (which means I get to keep it for over three months) I decided that button eyes were risky and used felt.

I really enjoyed sewing this kitty, which surprised me somewhat.  I have never been fond of home dec sewing or quilting, perhaps it is all the square shapes and straight lines, but putting kitty together was fun and interesting.  With tiny 1/4 inch seams and interesting curves and bits it was a fun sew.

I did not find it difficult to turn, despite the warnings, but perhaps all my practice sewing garments has given me ample opportunity to practice turning small narrow objects.  Stuffing was more of a challenge for me, it takes a little skill to get the batting in so that kitty’s limbs are evenly filled out without creating a misshapen creature. 

I will enjoy making a few more and will certainly hold on to the pattern as it will make a cute gift that I am sure will prove popular.  Since the entire figure takes only a 1/4 yard of fabric or so, it is also economical and encourages one to save bits of fabric.

Here are more pics:

and a back view: