It is no secret, I am a huge cat lover. With a grateful heart, I can say there are many cats who have shared their life with me. Our sweet Callie Mae passed May 29, 2017. I have not written about her passing. She left a huge empty place in our hearts and home and even though it has been 20 months since her passing, the tears still flow.
After Callie Mae's passing, AppleJack begged for another kitty. I was not ready. One day he reminded me there were many kitties in the world who needed a home and to be loved and we could make difference in their life. Christmas 2018 enter Violet Noel. On a happy note, Christmas 2018 was a silent night at our Humane Society because all the kitties and doggers had either been adopted or were in foster homes.
A very special thank you to my friend, Jan for helping me to make this rug a reality. Each time I see this rug, it will serve as a reminder to me for all the kitties who have given me unconditional love, free advice and counseling sessions and brought endless hours of joy to my life.
Violet is doing great! She has gained weight, is growing, healing and getting stronger each day. With improved nutrition, physical therapy (interactive play) and heaping amounts of love and encouragement from AppleJack and me she is becoming Violet. We hope we are making a difference in her life, she has certainly made a difference in ours.
Several years ago, Liseanne Miller (W. Cushing & Company/P is for Primitive) held a rug hooking event in Franklin called March Madness. Patriotic designs are one of my soft spots and I thought this design would work well with my other patriotic pieces. Nothing better than playing in the wool box auditioning fabrics for the next rug on these cold winter days. Am a little stumped on the background section behind the letters. Liseanne and the March Madness event are returning to Montgomery Bell State Park March 15 and 16 and she and my hooking sisters will be there to help with fabric selection.
There was no snow for Music City during the Polar Vortex just very cold (for Music City) temps. I was hoping for a snow day so I could stay home and hook/stitch/quilt/punch but no snow for Music City.
So sorry for your loss. Miss Violet is lucky to be a part of your family.
ReplyDeleteI can't help with the colors for your new project, but those red flowers in the kitty rug really pop. Love!
So very sorry to hear of the loss your dear Callie Mae....trust me, I know your pain having lost two kitties within the last year and within months of each other. I did not post about it either until last week....it was too hard, and you’re right, the tears still come. That kitty rug, though, is amazing! Great color choices!!! And I like your description of how it encapsulates all the kitties in your life.... Perhaps that will give me the inspiration I have been lacking to finish my cat rug. Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry you lost your baby, I had Verne the cat for 19 years he was my best friend, now we have blondie the cat.
ReplyDeleteYou are lucky to have Violet to fill your hearts with love.
I am loving your Cat rug it is beautiful.
We have had -31 degree weather for three days finally its in the +30 degrees what a difference.
I am looking forward to seeing your Patriotic design finished.
Catherine
I created a rug for our kitty Peeps who passed away last year. He will be missed, however we have two others that still give us joy. All 3 at one time were rescues. Love your tribute rug! Janice
ReplyDeleteI come from an animal loving family(I have severe allergies to dogs and cats) so I do know how much it hurts to have one pass. I love the rug. what a great tribute to all the cats you have loved. Glad to hear Miss Violet is doing well! Can't wait to see the patriotic rug.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering when I saw Violet in your blog if Callie Mae had passed. I'm so sorry that happened. But it's wonderful you have Violet in your lives now. I love seeing your beautiful rug hooking. The cat rug is gorgeous! Looking forward to watching your progress on the new patriotic rug.
ReplyDeleteThat rug is a sweet remembrance of your furry family member.
ReplyDeleteViolet is lucky to have found such a caring home.
That is a great patriotic design for your new rug. How large will it be?
I am so sorry about your loss of your dear friend. It's so hard that we never replaced our Egyptian Mau who we lost many years ago and quite prematurely from cancer. We have garden cats that pass thru our yard and my DH has humorous names for them like OC = Orange Cat. We would love to feed them and help them out but EGADS we did that 10 years ago in our old area when a feral black cat dumped a litter under our house and they were all so pitiful. In nothing flat we had a horrific issue that ended in tragic consequences I never want to face again.
ReplyDeleteyour little patriotic rug is cute - I love the warm colors you've picked out. I hear Kris Miller is doing a camp in Franklin TN in the fall. Already sold out with 4 teachers. Lucky bird if you are signed up. Cheers Mel
I still love that rug and the next one is going to be fabulous. I can’t wait yo see it. Judy
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