Hi everyone, if you remember "littlharley" posted her picture of the calendar cats applique quilt and everyone loved it. I was fortunate to be able to purchase the pattern book which was written and designed by Barbie Jo Paquin. I love this quilt, but of course, I am a cat lover anyway and was looking for a "cat" project so this one fit me perfectly. Here are a few pictures of 4 blocks that are completed. I have had such fun doing these blocks out of my scraps. I did make a few changes from the way the pattern instructed to put the blocks together. Instead of applying the "torn" background blocks to a block of solid fabric, I just used 3" borders to make a sturdier block. 6 blocks will be bordered in blue and 6 in yellow, alternating each one. Also I used a heavy heat and bond to secure the cats to the blocks. It is a little harder to get a needle in the bonded fabrics to do all the outline stitches but I managed it. I have a couple of sore fingers though!! I was concerned that the blocks may not hold up as a useable quilt unless I did these things. Seems like the pattern book calls this a wall quilt and I want to use it as a bed quilt. I am working on block 5 now and hope to have them all finished by this time next week. This pattern/quilt was such a hit when it was posted, thought you would enjoy seeing my start. If anyone is doing this quilt I would love to see yours. Thanks for looking. Barbo

Those are really adorable. I love them!

Cute kitties!

ADORABLE kitties!

Those are adorable..I can't wait to see the final project!

Very cute!

From another catlover- I love it!! :D

I am not a cat lover, but your Calendar Cats are so adorable!

Definately what she said!

from another cat lover, beautiful blocks. Can't wait to see the whole quilt.
Sue

Love the kitties!

LOVE IT!!!

It is darling I just love it!!!

Those are just darling. What a lovely start for you quilt.

These kitties are too, too cute!!! Can't wait to see them all!!!

Very very cute. I too will be waiting to see the progress.

Those are soooo sweet! I'm a cat person always looking for a cat project too. Can't wait to see the entire quilt!

I think those are adorable. You are doing a great job. I'm still pretty new to quilting, so I haven't tried applique yet. I would love to learn one day, but not sure where to even begin. I will have to research this a bit. I can't wait to see the quilt finished.

Too cute! Can't wait to see the whole quilt!

Daisy, the min pin, says "No, Mom," (I can't have a cat) But I can surely enjoy yours...Beautiful, meticulous work. Pattern name"

What a beautiful quilt - love all your fabric selections