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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Pets On Quilts - 2011


SewCalGal is holding a virtual "Pets on Quilts" Show for 2011.  Anyone can enter photos for the show. To enter a photo and see the rules click here.  




Now on to my entry...




This is my lovely cat Sheen..At first glance he appears quite content watching me quilt but then...

He gets distracted by the shinny pins and tries to eat them....

 In his effort to get at the safety pins, he becomes an extreme sewing obstacle.


 After giving up on trying to get the pins I thought he would get up and go about his business.

 But his business appears to be getting comfortable on my quilt and sewing machine...


and taking a nap.  Needless to say, I was done quilting for the rest of the afternoon.



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37 comments:

  1. Vroomans' QuiltsAugust 16, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Just so cute - mine only touches the pins when they are in to baste and quilt. AND falls asleep around the machine too which ends the day. Sheen reminds me of the gray we had when my kids were little.

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  2. Wacky WomanAugust 16, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Oh that's funny. What a character.

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  3. SewCalGalAugust 16, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Sheen is very good looking and your quilt is beautiful. But wow, Sheen definitely does get in the way. Maybe he needs to see the photos of the other cats on quilts that are helping. Too funny, but I suspect he could really slow you down. Maybe we need a quilt retreat for cats?

    Do let Sheen know pins can be very dangerous and he should stick to his cat toys.

    Thanks for sharing. Quite fun to see the antics that Sheen is up to.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  4. Nanbon44August 16, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Your post was so cute.. Looks like we all know now who is the sewing room boss...

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  5. pauletteAugust 17, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    I think Sheen is trying to tell you something...I think it's time to get her a sewing machine of her own...and a little quilting time of her own!
    Take care!
    Paulette

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  6. marinaAugust 17, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    How beautiful! I think I looked a little like sheen in that pic with his arms all over the place when I was trying to quilt on the weekend.
    He is a handsome boy.

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  7. Dana GaffneyAugust 17, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    What a wonderful post. I'm still laughing. I don't know how many times I've walked away from something so I don't disturb a sleeping animal. I guess we know who rules. Thanks.

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  8. Stray Stitches (Linda G)August 17, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Sheen is a beautiful cat! How funny that he tries to steal the pins. He must make your sewing time quite complicated at times. Thanks for sharing those great photos :)

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  9. QuiltSueAugust 17, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    I don't think he wanted the pins at all, it was just his way of getting you to leave the quilt for him to snooze on.

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  10. Connie Kresin CampbellAugust 17, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Sheen is such a cutie and wow, what a helper! My cats love to get right in the way too!

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  11. LynetteAugust 17, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    LOL!! How funny. :) Sheen knows a good napping place when he finds it - a comfy quilt to lay on and a nice warm machine to lean against. 1

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  12. StaciAugust 17, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Oh, he is just such a charmer! Loved seeing your photos! Thank you so much for your post!

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  13. JenAugust 17, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Too cute! My cat will chase the thread when I'm hand quilting, but Sheen is too funny! These pics are priceless, thanks for sharing!

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  14. Talin's CornerAugust 17, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Great post and good luck in the drawing at SewCalGal.

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  15. BeckyAugust 17, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    LOL:) The quilting boss! Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Sew Create It - JaneAugust 18, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    Oh how adorable...not productive...but adorable!

    He's obliviously been paying attention to you and your quilting and is trying to mimic your behaviour and has discovered the delight of a newly quilted quilt. :o)

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  17. KimAugust 18, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    That is just so funny. He's so adorable.

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  18. ThearicaAugust 18, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Sheen must know when you have sat at your machine too long! :)

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  19. GladysAugust 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    He's so cute!!!

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  20. Sand and SunshineAugust 18, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Oh my! I have trouble like that here too. Especially when I want to sew but don't want to disturb them!

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  21. hettyAugust 18, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Oh, he's cute! You can tell who is the boss in your sewing room!

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  22. JoannaAugust 18, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Those pictures are precious! I love the name Sheen, and think he is beautiful.

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  23. BelindaAugust 19, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    We can certainly tell who rules the roost around there! Beautiful cat.

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  24. Kelli Fannin QuiltsAugust 20, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    I love his gray color! How do all of these cats keep their feet out from under the sewing needle? ;) Seems they all like to help out. :)

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  25. Miss HillbillyAugust 20, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    LOL, poor baby had to work so hard no wonder he fell asleep.

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  26. Kendra from missknittas studioAugust 20, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Sheen is so lovely :) I think it's so funny that we're willing to stop working rather than disturb the critter who's resting on our WIP! Thanks so much for sharing your photos :)

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  27. JocelynAugust 20, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Oh my this is hilarious. What a beautiful kitty. And such a big helper ;-)

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  28. The Vegetarian HunterAugust 20, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    HA, that is so funny, I cannot believe Sheen just fell asleep on your machine! He must love the heat from the light? Great entry, I laughed right out loud.
    hugs,
    Carolyn

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  29. Pat V.August 20, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    That's hilarious! So far my kitty only sleeps on the fabric, not the machine.

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  30. andsewonAugust 20, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    So funny! Sheen is just pooped from dealing with all those pins!
    Very pretty kitty!

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  31. Melissa ;-)August 20, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Thank you for sharing your lovely kitty with me. My dogs will not allow me to have a kitty, so I do enjoy looking at photos of other folks kitty companions.

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  32. Talin's CornerAugust 21, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    You are lucky to have such a helper. Love all your pics.

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  33. JanetAugust 21, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    He is too funny snuggled right up with your machine. I think he thinks since you love it so much that he needs to love it too.

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  34. LethargicLassAugust 21, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    those pictures made me laugh out loud... what a little scamp :)

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  35. QueenBAugust 21, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Sheen just loves to help, he is just so beautiful, must be wonderful company when he is not assisting so much.

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  36. The Quilting ElfAugust 22, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Sheen knows when it's time for a nap - and yes, that means you, too! Smart cat (and gorgeous). Love the quilt in process ...

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  37. MicheleAugust 26, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Sheen seems to enjoy quilting :-)

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