I was itching to sew on my new/old sewing machine. Last year I saw pictures from Houston Quilt Market, one of them was an adorable cat made by Funky Fiber Factory. I found the pattern in a quilt store in Las Vegas. 
I was so anxious to start, I made some mistakes sewing the head together. Luckily I was able to remove the ears and recut some of the face pieces.
Still awkward looking, but this is correct.
Interesting construction on this one. I had to read the instructions very carefully. Some things weren’t clear, but reading slowly, really stopping and paying attention, paid off. 
So how was it working on the Featherweight? Interesting. Irene had told me that there is no reverse. I guess by 1948 they included a reverse stitch, I found this out by accident, very lucky accident.
Like any new tool, I need more practice, most of the seams I was sewing are curved seams. I had to rip out quite a few and resew them. Every machine has its own temperament. All in all, I think this is a wonderful little machine, we just need to get better acquainted. 
Here he is, all sewn together, just waiting to be stuffed. Then it was time for pictures, I decided to combine a Sunday walk with pictures of the cat.
After a horrible heat wave with a massive local fire, we had cool overcast weather on Sunday. So off to Lake Hollywood, we went. Yes, I got smiles and interesting looks, kitty didn’t stay put in the bag.
He came out to walk himself.
To lord it over all those dogs that aren’t allowed here.
To climb on pipes.
He had to stop on the walkway on the Mulholland Dam, everyone needs to pose with the Hollywood sign in the background. A father and son stopped to admire him, I told them he already has a special home to go to. You got it, he is going to my fifth grandchild. 
Here he is looking down, lording it over the dogs.
So I guess certain dogs are allowed here after all.
Posing with Smokey. Very good advice indeed! Especially since the Hills on the valley side are one fire.
Leah
Kitty is adorable. Excellent choice of fabrics!