Fur and Feathers
 

Fur and Feathers
This was another quickie piece. I just love the expression on the face of this silly cat. It looks like it's saying, "Hey! I got a bird on my back!"

I stitched this up as a surprise for my daughter for her 17th birthday. I was able to complete it without her knowing I was even working on it — a feat!

The chart called for some Weeks Dye Works floss, but I didn't have that in my stash, so substituted some DMC floss. I used:

  • 413
  • 415
  • 814
  • 840
  • 3371
  • I also did some outlining that wasn't charted simply to help the grey of the cat stand out better against the tan of the fabric. It seemed to need more contrast.


    Pattern name: Fur & Feather
    Designer: Bent Creek (BC403)
    Stitch Count: 83 x 85
    Finished Size: 8" x 8"
    Fabric:
     
    28ct cashel linen by Zweigart
    (not sure of color name - was in my stash)
    Floss: DMC cotton
    Original Cost: $2.50
    Copyright year: 1998

    Bent Creek
    1408 Tender Trail
    Powder Springs, GA  30129

    Zweigart


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