I started this last Thursday and hated the color of the cat so I ripped it back out again and started over. I changed the colors to DMC 3032 and 3781 for the cat creating one that looked like Dagi. Dagi is a Mandarin cat which is a half long haired Siamese and his color is lilac tabby ticked. When he was a kitten you could see little bits of stripes on his fur which fadded as he grew. Okay, okay...I know the color is lilac but there is nothing purplish about my little man. He is a beige color actually. I am thinking about changing more of the cats to look like him as I go along.
Used for this sampler...Zweigart Autumn Fields 28 count stitched 2/2
DMC 3032, 3781, 3045, 3012 and 3371
In the meantime, I also started pulling thread for the next cat sampler from the book called S. Claws. I have to start searching for frames now as I finish these. They are all small samplers so it might not be easy to find frames for them. I have to start looking around. Humm...an excuse to shop?Note: I call Dagi my little man since he has such a big personality. He is really a little human with fur.
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Ahhhhhhhhhhhh, very cute. Dagi will just love having a wall in his honor. After all, he is a king. Just ask him. I hear him as we are talking today. He is really talking to you two.
Take care of you voice now and eat the meal I LOVE.
Hugs and Kisses, Mom
PS: You win, I kept knitting the project.
Very cute cat!
At wall of cat samplers for Dagi is such a neat idea and personalization of the cats will make it even more special.
Just love kitties and will enjoy watching your progress. Dagi is amazing! He looks like a mini cougar! (a just had to go back and see him again) Bet he is a real lover.
Oh Heidi! You KNOW this is my favorite thing that I have seen you stitch this year!! I may just have to join you in stitching a wall of cat samplers!
Congratulations on your finish! Dagi is just adorable as you've stitched him.
"winter comes gently" is a danybrod's design. She creates very nice works with sweet colors.
Congratulations from France;
Dear Heidi, I see you found your stitching spirit again! Joepie. It means you are feeling more and more at home in your new home. And your blogging spirit is back to!! Great!!!
Oooh, wat een leuk patroon!!! Dat zal prachtig staan. Dagi is ongetwijfeld erg tevreden... LOL!!
A wall full of cat samplers sounds wonderful and I love the fact that you changed the colours, that's the great things about cross stitching, you can change the colours to whatever you want!
I love the kitty! And what a neat idea to do a wall full of them this year. Can't wait to see which ones you stitch.
Your cat sampler wall will look wonderful, you'll have to get Dagi to pose for a photo in front of each sampler as they are finished
Dagi is such a handsome cat that he serserves his own wall. And I think you are off to a fabulous start. I love that you are going to try and change the colors of the cats in your sampler to be a closer match to Dagi. (I did that one many pieces I stitched for my Mom's cat.)
Great finish.
Cute finish!
Heidi,
That's so lovely :>) You really are quick off the mark. I can't wait to see the others. I wonder how Dagi will feel as his wall of fame grows - I expect he will think it's a well deserved accolade :>)
Angela xx
Cute finish!
Beautiful finish!
Your Dagi stitching is darling, Heidi--love the color changes you made, too :)
Love your choice of project, and your adaptations are fabulous!
Heidi, how neat for Dagi to have is own wall...he is a very special kitty. Love the finish and thread changes...hugs, Linda
I've done that too - ripped something out because it isn't right. I'm always ripping out faces and hands (doesn't that sound terrible?) because I have a hard time getting the colours right.
Your cat finish is so cute. Love the next one you're going to start too.
What a darling sampler! I can see Dagi smiling and hear him purring all the way across the ocean....grins....It is such a great idea to make a wall for the " people in fur" in our lives. Keep up the good work...this sampler wall is a great idea. I am looking forward to seeing more kitties soon. Hugs from CA.
Absolutely adorable Heidi. What a fab idea to make a sampler wall for Dagi. I can hardly wait to see all the wonderful designs you will be stitching for him.
Love it! Dagi is a lucky kitty!!
I think Dagi needs a dance all of his own Heidi,hes adorable. I love the finish too, I would love a wall of cats and a real one too,but I don't think the Ollie dog would approve.
You inspire us all, Winter comes Gently is being stitched at the moment! That was a lovely design by Danybrod -thanks for giving us the link.
Hugs
I think Dagi needs a dance all of his own Heidi,hes adorable. I love the finish too, I would love a wall of cats and a real one too,but I don't think the Ollie dog would approve.
You inspire us all, Winter comes Gently is being stitched at the moment! That was a lovely design by Danybrod -thanks for giving us the link.
Hugs
Heidi welke wand wordt "de Dagi-muur",langs de trap omhoog of in de studio? Dan kun je nog wel even vooruit want daar is veel ruimte.
Dat wordt veel Dagi-pratonen zoeken.Ziet er erg leuk uit hoor.
Liefs en hugs, Bep.
Adorable, just like Dagi! I hope Tootsie (my cat) doesn't get wind of this sampler wall or she might decide she needs one, too!
What a neat idea to do a sampler wall for Dagi!! I have been wanting to do Dutch Beauty for Duffy. I need to get some of my bigger WIPs fnished so that I can start it w/o feeling bad.
I'm waaaay behind on commenting and reading, so it was fun to catch up on all your posts and see your beautiful projects. I love the pillow for the couch! One of the LNS gals (in Pennsylvania) did a bunch of pillows for her deacon's bench that she has in her hallway. I've always wanted to do the same--though I'd need the bench and a place to put it! ;)
Happy new year to you & your DH!
Leuk is ie.
Goed dat je de kleuren naar je zin aanpaste.
Groetjes
I've been a little remiss with my blog reading and commenting. I just love the projects you've been working on, especially the cat sampler. Imagine...a sampler wall for Dagi. He must be a really special pet...but then again all pets are special.
I do love your cat sampler, the colours are really nice
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