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Catnap Cuddle-Ups 2 Designs by Susan Carson
Mama Cat Approx Finished Size: 13½"long
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Originally published in October 1994 issue of Make Every Day Special magazine ©2008 by Leisure Arts, Inc.
Catnap Cuddle-Ups
For each project, you will need: tracing paper pencil fabric marking pencil medium weight cotton or cotton blend fabrics – two 18" squares for Cat Head and Body two 6" x 8" pieces for Cat Tail two 9" squares for each Kitten Head and Body two 4" x 5" pieces for each Kitten Tail thread to match fabrics liquid fray preventative polyester fiberfill crochet hook hand sewing needle desired color embroidery floss embroidery needle craft glue one button (¾" for Cat and ½" for Kitten).
1. For Body pattern, fold tracing paper in half and place fold on dashed line of pattern; trace. Cut out traced pattern; unfold. Trace Head and Tail patterns; cut out traced patterns. 2. Center and draw around each pattern on wrong side of one corresponding fabric piece with fabric marking pencil. Mark opening for turning and stuffing. Do not cut out.
5. (Note: Satin Stitch and Straight Stitch should go through all layers to back of head and be pulled tightly to shape face.) Referring to Stitch Diagrams and grey lines on patterns, use 12 strands of floss for Cat and 6 strands for Kitten and embroidery needle to work Satin Stitch for nose and Straight Stitch for eyes, nose, and mouth, 6. For Cat whiskers, thread a 12" length of 12" strands of floss in embroidery needle. Knot one end approx. 4" from end. Referring to pattern for placement, insert needle at one dot and pull knot up to head. Bring needle from back of head to front at same color dot on other side of nose; knot floss as close as possible to head. Repeat to add remaining whiskers. To stiffen whiskers, rub craft glue into each whisker; shape and allow to dry. Trim whiskers as desired. 7. For Kitten whiskers, follow Step 6 using a 10" length of 6 strands of floss. 8. Referring to photo for placement, sew Head to Body. Sewing through all layers, attach Tail to Body through holes of button.
STITCH DIAGRAMS
3. Matching right sides and raw edges and leaving opening for turning and stuffing as indicated on pattern, use a short straight stitch and sew matching fabric pieces together directly on drawn line. Apply fray preventative to stitching at top of legs (indicated on Body patterns by pink lines); allow to dry.
4. Leaving a ¼" seam allowance, cut out each piece. Clip curves and into corners and turn right side out, carefully pushing curves outward with crochet hook. Stuff with fiberfill using crochet hook to stuff hard to reach areas. Blind stitch openings closed.
Satin Stitch: Knot one end of floss. Following Fig. 1, come up at odd numbers and go down at even numbers with the stitches touching but not overlapping. Fig. 1 Straight Stitch: Knot one end of floss. Bring needle up from wrong side at 1 and go down of 2 (Fig. 2). Stitch lengths may be varied as desired. Fig. 2
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L e i s u r e A r t s L i b r a r y. c o m
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Catnap Cuddle-Ups 2 Designs by Susan Carson
Mama Cat Approx Finished Size: 13½"long
Click Here to sign up for the FREE Leisure Arts E-newsletter at www.leisurearts.com to receive free projects, book reviews, handy tips, and more Inspiration!
Originally published in October 1994 issue of Make Every Day Special magazine ©2008 by Leisure Arts, Inc.
Catnap Cuddle-Ups
For each project, you will need: tracing paper pencil fabric marking pencil medium weight cotton or cotton blend fabrics – two 18" squares for Cat Head and Body two 6" x 8" pieces for Cat Tail two 9" squares for each Kitten Head and Body two 4" x 5" pieces for each Kitten Tail thread to match fabrics liquid fray preventative polyester fiberfill crochet hook hand sewing needle desired color embroidery floss embroidery needle craft glue one button (¾" for Cat and ½" for Kitten).
1. For Body pattern, fold tracing paper in half and place fold on dashed line of pattern; trace. Cut out traced pattern; unfold. Trace Head and Tail patterns; cut out traced patterns. 2. Center and draw around each pattern on wrong side of one corresponding fabric piece with fabric marking pencil. Mark opening for turning and stuffing. Do not cut out.
5. (Note: Satin Stitch and Straight Stitch should go through all layers to back of head and be pulled tightly to shape face.) Referring to Stitch Diagrams and grey lines on patterns, use 12 strands of floss for Cat and 6 strands for Kitten and embroidery needle to work Satin Stitch for nose and Straight Stitch for eyes, nose, and mouth, 6. For Cat whiskers, thread a 12" length of 12" strands of floss in embroidery needle. Knot one end approx. 4" from end. Referring to pattern for placement, insert needle at one dot and pull knot up to head. Bring needle from back of head to front at same color dot on other side of nose; knot floss as close as possible to head. Repeat to add remaining whiskers. To stiffen whiskers, rub craft glue into each whisker; shape and allow to dry. Trim whiskers as desired. 7. For Kitten whiskers, follow Step 6 using a 10" length of 6 strands of floss. 8. Referring to photo for placement, sew Head to Body. Sewing through all layers, attach Tail to Body through holes of button.
STITCH DIAGRAMS
3. Matching right sides and raw edges and leaving opening for turning and stuffing as indicated on pattern, use a short straight stitch and sew matching fabric pieces together directly on drawn line. Apply fray preventative to stitching at top of legs (indicated on Body patterns by pink lines); allow to dry.
4. Leaving a ¼" seam allowance, cut out each piece. Clip curves and into corners and turn right side out, carefully pushing curves outward with crochet hook. Stuff with fiberfill using crochet hook to stuff hard to reach areas. Blind stitch openings closed.
Satin Stitch: Knot one end of floss. Following Fig. 1, come up at odd numbers and go down at even numbers with the stitches touching but not overlapping. Fig. 1 Straight Stitch: Knot one end of floss. Bring needle up from wrong side at 1 and go down of 2 (Fig. 2). Stitch lengths may be varied as desired. Fig. 2
©2008 by Leisure Arts, Inc., 5701 Ranch Drive, Little Rock, AR 72223. All rights reserved. This digital publication is protected under federal copyright laws. Reproduction or distribution of this digital publication or any other Leisure Arts publication, including publications which are out of print, is prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, or e-mail transmission. We have made every effort to ensure that these instructions are accurate and complete. We cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes, or variations in individual work. LeisureArtsLibrary.com • #800515
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