I did something minor to my thumb, the other day, which made punching uncomfortable. So, I set aside my punch needle and picked up my hook. Instantly, I was set upon by dozens of cats! (Actually, it was just my three companions, but when one is trying to hook, three cats seem like a bushel!)
can i help?
This is the only picture you’ll see of Lilly in this post. The rest of the time she was attempting to curl up on my lap under my frame.
oh boy!
Otis is a perfectionist, watching every loop I pull.
“i’m not sure i approve of your color placement”
He would like to be in charge of all wool ~ pointing out which techniques he likes, and those that he doesn’t.
“no… no, I can’t agree that this strip should go here…”
He often takes matters into his own “hands”, and he’s really, really good at….
“let me help you with that”
…REVERSE hooking!
Ellis takes a completely different approach, much less subtle than Otis.
“‘scuse me, this is my spot”
Ellis doesn’t even pretend an interest in hooking.
“keep the noise to a minimum, please”
Meanwhile, with Lilly under my frame enjoying my lap, Ellis on top of my frame taking a snooze, and wool all around me, I’m beginning to feel rather too warm. It’s time to put an end to this frivolity, get up, and move my backing on my frame. This will give me the opportunity to photograph my progress, so far.
“ta da!”
Otis misunderstands, believing that he is the object of my camera’s lens. I distract him with a kitty toy, and…
ta da!
This is one of Lori Brechlin’s fabulous, prim designs. I love the simplicity of this pattern, which is from one of her Notforgotten Farm design booklets. I would love to tell you which booklet it’s from, but at the moment of writing this, I have three cats on my lap. It may be possible to get out from under one cat, but three?! So, I’ll add the link to Lori’s blog, where you can find so many good things and a brand new punch needle pattern! Click here to visit Lori.
Wishing you a quiet and happy day!
rebecca
They do like to get into the midst of things and they do love rugs, can’t wait for us to finish them.
Debbie
Cats are just crazy and all alike!!! I love your color palette ~ I’ve probably tole you that before ~ so subtle and distinctive. Beautiful starts,
Told ~ not tole!!!
Oh my goodness, how fun…
If I had all of these kitties on my lap, I would throw it to the wind
and take a nap myself !!
Rose
looks like otis has extra ‘toes’ capable of much hooking ! love the colors yo’ve chosen for your work ~ love the light & airy look ~ thanks for the shout-out
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Too darn cute!! Love the pattern but I believe Lori’s pattern books aren’t available any more. Sad for those of us who started punching later.
I think cats just like fiber of all sorts. I take a weaving class and the instructors cats are always in the middle of someones project! Great post.
What sweet helpers! The rug is wonderful!
i love your little helpers! they all have there own job dont they! it never fails the minute we sit down we have a kitty in our lap ready to help! love it! love your rug too!! enjoy your day!!