So what has Ms. Quilt Obsession been doing while I’ve been pinch-hitting, you might ask? Well, not only has she pressed me into service but Smudge got roped in too! Here he is trying to read the chart for the sampler she’s been working on!
And her progress on said sampler. I’m sure glad she can do this still with no pain — otherwise, who knows what other chores she’d find for us!
For example … she hostessed another one of the Inklingo swaps and, from that swap and from some of her own fabric she’d printed, has all these sheets of fabric that are printed with the bits for stars. There were rumblings about “perhaps you could cut those out?” but I wasn’t biting!
16 shapes on the back of each piece of fabric to be cut out?? A guy’s gotta draw the line somewhere, right? I mean, I’ll take a load of fabric and wash and dry it, cut some fabric and freezer paper for her, even try out ironing but …
The requisite kitty pictures, of course. Smudge is tuckered out from all the activity around here.
While Lester finds the windowsill enticing, even after the sun sets.
Ms. Quilt Obsession’s hands are feeling much better and, barring anything unexpected, will be back in full cry Monday.
Thanks for all the neat comments.
MR. Quilt Obsession for …
Quilt Obsession 
Mr. QO, If you haven't been told lately….you are a treasure. So good of you and the kitties to help Cathi. Hope you have agreat weekend.Hugs, Barb
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I'm glad she's working on the sampler, too. You're right! Lord only knows what she's have you doing then. That sampler is so beautiful… But yes, if the pressure is on for Smudge reading – you'll be done-for certainly. I'd say luck is on your side. You mentioned a guy's gotta draw the line somewhere? Well, actually I have a quilt that needs to be marked for hand quilting so yes, line drawing if you will. That's a great service. :)*karendianne.
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Well, Mr. QO – we're all quite impressed with you. Thanks for being out guest host in Mrs. QO's absence!(And are you absolutely sure you don't want to cut out shapes? I think you do!)
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you are so fun, mr. obsession…wonderful job of pinch-hitting this week! cathi's sampler looks wonderful! and i don't blame you for not tackling those stars! ☺
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I agree with you Mr QO, the recipients can cut them out. I'm sure they all know that you are a novice cutter and would rather do it themselves LOL.Oooo did she start the Mary Wigham…so pretty!!Crispy
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How cute! I'm so glad I visited the Quilt Obsession home today. The kitties are always a treat and it is nice to know Mr. QO is taking care of business!
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Mr. QO, do I detect a bit of whining between the lines? Now you know first hand about our 'trials and tribulations' in the stitching world.You've been a great stand in but it'll sure be nice when Cathi's back because that'll mean her hands are improving.Seriously though, you've been great and I'm sure all Cathi's readers would agree that you've brought a smile to us all.Don't forget to feed the fur babies!
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C'mon, just cut a few. . .And that sampler is beautiful! What a lot of work!
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Yep, am mans gotta draw the line somewhere….
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Cathi…that sampler is wonderful! I do mean, wonderful!!!Also..I'm beginning to notice a trend of Lester always on the windowsill and Smudge lays around….tell them to mix it up a bit! LOL
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Chivalry is alive and well in Canada.The sampler is coming along nicely…your tempting me to take a stitch on a larger piece!Hope you are improving and can pick up where you left off on your piecing.have a wonderful weekend to the both of you!
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that is a great night time view that Lester has. I hope Smudge isn't napping too much while reading the chart, LOL. Knowing kitties, naps are priorities.
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I'm with Lester–that night view looks pretty enticing from this side of the screen, too.Hats off to Smudge for holding his head upright in this photo.
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I just wanted to say I love your 2 kitties. Smudge is so beautiful. But Lester's mane is the neatest I have ever seen. What kind is he? I have not had a kitty for a long time, so I really enjoy looking at yours. Thanks for sharing them.
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I think you and Smudge are very lucky that Mrs. QO is working on the sampler 😉 Thanks for pitch hitting with the blog and I hope you'll drop by again. Very cute photos of the cats too!
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