Comments on: (not) repeating myself

By: katechiconi

katechiconi — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 09:27:33 +0000

In reply to modflowers. I think you're probably right, the flower crowns are more Eastern European, and it works well.

By: modflowers

modflowers — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 22:47:31 +0000

In reply to Jane Everest. That’s the main appeal of a good quality velvet - stroke-ability!

By: modflowers

modflowers — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 22:46:27 +0000

In reply to Margaret Heuman. Velvet certainly has its challenges! I had to find the right weight of fabric before I could consider making these cats. I once tried with furnishing velvet - never again! My outfits are never very authentic for any cultures, just a mish-mash of styles I like (and can actually make! )

By: modflowers

modflowers — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 22:41:27 +0000

In reply to katechiconi.

The previous batch I made (nearly five years ago!) were a touch more boho and had gold embellishments – charms, beads, sequins and brass bells. This time I wanted a slightly more Eastern European look – and the flower crowns made good use of the scraps as well as being visually in keeping. I’m unfamiliar with Haitian dress, must look it up!

By: Margaret Heuman

Margaret Heuman — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 22:19:53 +0000

I LOVE the cats!!! I agree with the comment about Haitian ladies, I myself immediately pictured a cat in Scandinavian folk dress, in rich reds in the skirt. The flowers suit them better than bonnets or headdresses and of course no shoes. Something in a gorgeous blue like Nigerian ladies wear would suit a cat too. How about a cat in a kimono? I tried sewing a toy from velvet, I leave it to the experts like you. Dreaming now of beautifully dressed black velvet cats.