Well, thanks to my new sewing machine and new and improved sewing area, I am going great guns, and yesterday I finished the quilted window seat cushion for the kitties! It has a zip on the bottom (no pics of that as it was my first ever attempt at a zip and is not pretty!) so that the foam inside can be removed for the cover to be washed. It was a good practice project and I learnt a lot from trying out the templates I bought, as well as rotary cutting just using the ruler, as well as practicing my piecing. I am pleased with it, and the cats like it too!

Tonight I started my next project - quilted scatter cushion covers - four of them. The first top is done, see below. It is 18" square, and I am really pleased with it, I used a lot of tips I had picked up on here, so thank you all!

Your window ledge cushion has come out great PrettyKitty....does it not slide about when the cats jump up or have you made it a tight fit>>

LOVE your scatter cushions, they are gonna be tremendous - well done :D

Slipping was my concern, too. Is it Velcroed down?

I had planned to velcro it down, but it fits quite snugly and doesn't move around. How clever am I? :D Just a happy accident really!

That turned out really great! And Kitties seem to love it already!!! Love your star!

You did a great job on the window seat! Your scatter cushion cover is very pretty. I love the fabrics.

Kittys look very happy! Pretty. Your block for the chairs is pretty too.

Your kitties look purr-fectly happy with their new window seat.

Your next project is gorgeous-love the fabrics

That turned out just great! I like how you made different blocks over the top it's eye catching! Good thing the kitties still have "eyes" for you!

Tip: When doing a zipper, use a zipper foot. My first two or three zippers where me with the regular and/or satin foot. I couldn't believe how much closer and prettier using the zipper foot made everything.

Great job! I'm sure Kitties are loving it! Pretty colors on the star.

Very nice work. Zippers are like quilting, practice, practice, practice. :-D

You did a super job on it. Even your cats look proud!

Way to cool. Looks like they love it.

The kitties love it and I love the colors. Great job!!

Great job and the kitties love it!

Very nice girl, maybe now the kitties will spot messing with your stuff, yeah right :lol:

Sooooooooo cool. I bet the kitties are happy to have a comfy cozy nap place.

Yes they are Bev, but Satchmo tends to stretch his skinny behind down the whole length of it so Kitchen can't fit on. But Kitch has his own comfy place to sleep, so he is not deprived of snuggly areas!

ooh I just love your kitty ledge cushion and seems the kitties are quite happy and content with it too!! I love your quilt block also and the colours are beautiful!!!

So nice, you did a beautiful job. The cats seem to like it too.

Great job and looks like some pretty happy kitties

Thank you for sharing! Great job.
TIP: Lay your zipper on the bottom and top to stitch in, then sew the sides together. A first project with a zipper that I did, had me groaning when I had put it together before sewing in the zipper. It didn't come out very good. But It was a good learning experience.

I'll bet those Furballs appreciate their soft seating!!! They look very happy perched in the window.

Love both your projects , well done

Very cute!