Why? Because I started putting things all over it and I just couldn't stop! There's a little bit of everything, but the main part is a sampler by Dany called Marquoir Dany. I stitched it with my favorite DMC red--666. I love that color but I always feel vaguely guilty when I use it, you know, it's the number of the beast! I made one change to Dany's design by adding a cat just under the alphabet.
Here's the back side with a large pocket featuring an embroidery that I did. It was really fun putting this one together! On another subject, I would like to thank every single person who left comments with well wishes for our son-in-law Joe after his accident. Your kind thoughts and prayers mean more than I could possibly say. He's doing a bit better now, he's been moved into a nursing home until he heals enough for physical therapy. The extreme pain he had been in seems to be less intense now. Our daughter Jessie is of course under a lot of stress but she's coping well because she is a very strong person. Thanks again, we appreciate your thoughtfulness so much! Now, a couple of silly kitty pictures:
Cricket who forgot to put his tongue back in his mouth before he posed.
Harley--Ok, I'm ready for my close-up now!
Thank you, friends, I'm so glad you dropped in for a visit!
Gorgeous bags. Your little extra kitty is so cute!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your SIL is improving. Sending good thoughts ..
That is SO pretty!! What a gorgeous way to finish it off.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful kitty photos. :)
Your bag is so pretty and cheerful Karen! I love it. You always do such beautiful work. I always enjoy pictures of your kitties!
ReplyDeleteJust a beautifully stitched piece! I love the back pocket as well. As always......love those cats! blessings, Kathleen
ReplyDeleteI love how you've finished off your bag. It is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful
ReplyDeleteThat's a great bag - a real one off.
ReplyDeleteLove what you've done.
Margaret
Cute design. Wonderful red. I love a large pockets!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to finish off your sampler. It's such a pretty bag.
ReplyDeleteIs one allowed to still your idea with their own creation? It is so cute. You did a great job with the colors...so many colors just right.
ReplyDeletehugs,
babs
Very creative bag!
ReplyDeleteTrès belle idée le montage en sac !
ReplyDeletemerci Karen
Un gros câlin aux chats
Belle fin de semaine