After finishing up the row on Peacock Cypher I was at loose ends! It wasn't yet time to start the next block on Crabby and I can't bring myself to cheat; not even by a few hours! I remembered these little kitties languishing in my WIP box. The cross stitches were completed a couple of years (years! ~ OMG) ago and all they needed was a bit of backstitching to finish them off. Admittedly, Margaret Sherry designs have tedious backstitching but that's really no excuse, is it? These kitties are an Heritage Stitchcraft Coaster kit called Margaret Sherry 'Cats'.
Holly had a great suggestion for my dread of 'up-stitching' in the comments on my last post. Turn the fabric and pattern upside down and stitch down instead. I've heard about this technique before but never tried it. I think I'll give it a go. Thanks, Holly!~~~~~~
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I just love the kitties!! As you know, I made the same piece you have in your header. I changed the colors a bit to match my kitty. I think Sherry's critters are just too adorable for words!!
You're good to go on Crabby now, right?? have fun!
Those are so cute, WIP killing feels goooooood :)
Aww they are soo cute.. I love these cats!!
Those kittehs are a.d.o.r.a.b.l.e. !!!!
omg I love them! I just want to give them a hug! I'm glad you finished them!
I'm glad you brought those out again - they're cute!
I love the look of these kitties but damn do I hate stitching them! or more specifically backstitching them :) They look wonderful when finished though, congrats!
Awww... cute kitties!
These kitties are just adorable!!!! I can see why it to years for you to come back to do the back stitch!! But it is truly worth it!!!!
Your kitties are adorable. Great finishes!!
Margaret Sherry kitties are sooo cute! I did manage to find a copy of Crafty Cat, but haven't stitched it yet. I'd love to find more of her patterns
I'm glad you liked the up-side down idea and hope it works out for you.
The kitties are really cute. Congrats on finishing them!
Too cute!!!
wow...they are cute
Those are absolutely gorgeous! Well worth coming back to.
Oh, I love these Margaret Sherry's kitties!
oh they are cute
Great finish on the kittens, they are so sweet!
Congrat's on your adorable kitty finishes...whew, doesn't it feel good??? Any idea how you'll finish them off?
Awh, bustin' at the seams to get back to CAY, are yah? Hope it's "safe" to work on it now. You are a trooper in that you did not cheat. Tee Hee
Happy Stitching~have a fantastic week ahead.
Very cute!
Here, kitty, kitty, kitty! They are so adorable. Glad your stitching mo-jo is in full swing.
I do love her cats even with all the annoying back stitch!!
Love these cuties - always make me smile. WTG on finishing 2 UFO's. :0)
These are the cutest little kitties! And your work is so fine. :-)
Margaret Sherry's are just the cutest. You did a great job.
Never heard the term 'upstitching', but I do it all the time... Works fine but reminds me of sitting backwards on a train or a bus... it's just not right!
Cute kitties! The backstitching does give them a lot of fluff and personality!
I'm not a cat fan but these kitties are just too cute.
they are just purrrrr-fect, great stitching :)
The kittens look so cute. Am I alone in enjoying back stitch, I love the fact it makes the sewing come alive.
Cute little furfaces!
The backstitching is so worth it for these little cats.
Your kitties are so cute but I definitely understand the whole backstitching thing ;o)
Yes, I've heard of that technique but I've never done it myself. Lmk how it works.
OMG!! the kittens are soooo adorable. The backstitch is well worth it.
It's great that you found some time to finish these kittens, they are so cute!
*squeal* TOO cute!! Love them, love them. The Margaret Sherry backstitching is a pain, but essential to the cuteness. *sigh*
Cute kitties!
ROFLMAO - and I thought I was bad because Off to Plough had to wait about 6 weeks before the bs got added.
The backstitches complete the kitties and made it looked so much more adorable.Congrads on the finishes.
Well, those are just too cute for words. Next time you are rambling around looking for something to stitch just email me. I could send you a couple or a dozen or maybe more lol
Arrrrrrr they are so cute, beautiful work, x
LOL, these cats just made my day! So cute, unlike the snobby cat designs on my blog. Did you see the expression of those snobby cats in the Jim Shore Publications? hehe
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Those kitties are just so cute!!!
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Your cats are fantastic!
what cute kitties!! Peacock cypher is looking fabulous too. But the big question is... how is crabby co,ing along???
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Congrats on finishing the kitties! I love the look on the face of the first one...like he's been caught doing something. =)
So when are you going to make a FoodPyramid cross stitch?
Great blog! Maybe some day up at work you can teach me the fine art of cross stitching.
The kitties are so cute. Thanks for the designer's name.
Such cute little kitties! Great job in getting that backstitching done.
These are adorable! Miaou!
Awww they're adorable!
I just love Margaret's cats. They are so cute and everyone has a unique character. Lovely work.
I have that coaster set too...those sure are cute! (As all MS cats are!) I highly recommend "up-stitching" on large projects. I do it on all my Chatelaines, and also now on Growth Rings. Anything I can't reach the upper left corner in fact. It's that or get longer arms!
TOO cute :) Congratulations on your finishes :)
Though I am not much of a cat stitcher (I do love kittens... lol)
I fell for this little darlings..
Great job!
This is probably the only way my dh would let me have one ( he has allery).. someday..
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Wow.... like you I love the Margaret Sherry cats... I have been trying to get hold of the Crafty Cat chart for ages as it is so gorgeous... .does anybody have a copy they no longer want please? It would be cherished....!!
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