The Harpsichord Quilt is another that I don’t want to let languish too long so I made this block.
The back:
I wore the contacts all day Tuesday with no discomfort. As an experiment, Tuesday morning I went to the grocery store without the readers to see how well I could manage. I was pleasantly surprised at what I could read, but realised I absolutely have to have the readers with me when looking at best before dates on perishable items. This morning I head to the optometrist’s office again, to try out another type of contact.
I’m in the throes of planning a red and white quilt. My experience with white on white prints has been not great as the heavily painted-on designs are so difficult to needle and finding a white on white which has the design woven in rather than painted on seems to be an impossible task. So I’m thinking this small print on white might work for my red and white quilt.
The mail brought this — the replacement iron from Rowenta. It’s not the same model as the one I had. My initial thought is to use this iron for things that need a steam iron for as long as it lasts and keep the little Sunbeam iron for dry ironing, which it does brilliantly. I have to give Rowenta credit as they must have put this replacement in the mail immediately upon receiving the cord from my old one. Now I just hope the iron works longer than its predecessor.
Smudge loves water. Absolutely loves water. If you click on this to embiggen it, you can see the water dripping down his ruff, how wet his face is and the water drops on his side. His preferred method of drinking is to stick his whole face in the water bowl and then catch the water as it drips down his face. Part of his ruff usually is in the water. This is his variation on lounging by the pool.
Lester was keeping his eye on the practice golf ball that is one of his favourite toys.
Quilt Obsession 
Smudge is a very funny kitty and Lester is looking very alert! Your quilt will be lovely.
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So funny! Pavi loves the water too and often lays down just like Smudge, and puts his paws and or face in the bowl. Too cute! I am impressed with Rowenta. Good luck with this one.
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That Smudge, he just cracks me up, he sure looks like he's making a face for the camera LOL.It is so hard finding a really good quality white on white. I have been on the lookout for a printed white but haven't seen anything I like yet. The 4 shops around here keep getting the WOW's. I keep asking them to get in some other white options.Crispy
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Like your latest harpsichord block, Cathi. I really like the idea of white with small prints and red. It is a unique combination.
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Oh you were right…I do enjoy Smudge's photo today! Somebody needs to tell him it is the Winter Olympics.
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Love red and white quilts, Cathi. Have you tried to find a white-on-white batik? That might work if you didn't want to use a print although the one you chose does go well.Smudge looks exhausted from his trip to the trough. What a character…both of them!
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I just love the photo of your water fur baby 🙂
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Heehee! Smudge looks like he's taken a swim in his water dish!!!So cute!
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I like the small print with the red fabric. It works well. Maybe Smudge will be in the high Dive competition?
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Are you hand piecing these? They're just so exact and pretty. The backs are as great as the fronts.
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If you ever have to shave Smudge's ruff for any reason, he'll dehydrate.
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I've never heard of a cat that likes to get so wet. Love and hugs Gina xxx
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Smudge's photo is incredible! I've never seen a cat that likes to get THAT wet!
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Cathi,Smudge is just like our Bess or B-Girl as I call her. Always playing in her water bowl and dripping wet with it. We daren't leave any glass or mug of water around otherwise she drinks then spills it.I am glad the contacts seem good for you.Simone
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