I had three tuxedo cats. Charlie, his brother Chucky; they were almost identical. But the one I miss the most is Boots. He didn't know he was a cat! He answered the door bell by standing just inside to say Hi. Slept on the couch with his front leg on the arm (like he was leaning on his elbow). Just a character.
Love the fabric, and will have to look for it! Thanks for the memory walk! :)