Hi Izy- I'm kitty girl and i just adore your quilt! The cats look like they could come walking off the quilt and right into your friend's lap.They are the most realistic looking animals I've ever seen. The striped cat in the quilt reminds me a whole lot of one of my four cats at home. He has some bobcat in him and he is huge, but he's still my big fella. Have a very Merry Christmas and a very creative New Year! Kitty Girl.