New 'Herding Cats' photos from Polly

Herding Cats hadn't been laundered and blocked but I just couldn't wait to show you this one. The block is from Carol Burniston's Wonderfully Whimsical Quilts. Methinks Carol doesn't attend the needs of kitties since her quilt shows QIs that are well-behaved and posing politely. Just not going to happen. In real life, there's one going the other way and one leaving the scene entirely. Since this is a crib quilt, I really had to quit but thought it would be fun to have one block with a kitty presenting a rear view, one belly-up and maybe one block entirely blank. Making this quilt was just pure fun. Polly

Thanks to Jenn for helping out. That is one cute quilt. I wonder what yogi thinks of all those cats? I have learned that a can of tuna is a fine helper when one is cat herding. Somebody is going to be lucky to get that quilt. I learned today that there are 9000 kids in the system of CPS in this county. The guilds make a lot of quilts but that number is beyond reaching. It breaks my heart to know there are so many kiddos in the various situations they must be facing. Keep making those kids quilts folks. There is a huge need. I think Polly is giving lots of little folks wonderful hugs. Taria

I was thinking today about Sandy trying to figure out how to press the backing for her beautiful quilt. Yogi would give her lots of help. Your number of 9000 kids in the CPS system stuns me. Nine Thousand? We can't hug them all but God help us, we'll comfort every little one we can. Polly

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Thanks so much for showing us Polly's quilt, Jenn. Having several of the little dears, knowing how hard it is to herd them >g, I just love this quilt. Polly, I specially love the one walking off into the border- and the way that you changed the angle of his leg to make him a walking cat . Wonderful! Some little soul is going to love this. . In message , Jennifer in Ottawa writes

Oh, they are a load of fun! :D Lovely!

That is one of the happiest quilts I've ever seen. I'd love to be there when some lucky child gets it for his/her very own. The smiles of joy would melt even the hardest heart!

The 'Herd' really did block nice and straight after it went through the wash/dry, and not a single QI was missing. Can't decide which way to go now. There's a silly flamingo block calling to me or I might begin the dump trucks. I wish you all could come play with me. Polly

"Louise in Iowa" That is one of the happiest quilts I've ever seen. I'd love to be there

Carole D. - Retired and loving it in the foothills of NW Georgia

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Polly, looking at your quilt album is like going to a party. Fun, fun, fun!

Karen, Queen of Squishies

Super cute! Fun to be able to use so many differnt patterns and colors in one quilt. Loved the kitty trying to get away. The child who received this quilt will cherish it I'm sure, Polly.

Donna in WA

Ohmygoodness, Polly, that is just precious. Some lucky kid is going to LOVE that quilt!

-Irene

I don't get it - where is that particular quilt? I get a page with many albums, but nothing about herding cats. Help!

Hanne in DK

Hanne, it's in the album titled "Polly's Pics." Hope that helps.

This is a really cheerful quilt. I am sure the recipient will love the humour.

You couldn't look at it and not wonder...

Nel (GQ)

Wow! i love it! love the way the faces are all green!!! and the fellow in the corner is fabulous! amy in CNY

On Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:07:00 -0500, Sartorresartus wrote (in article ):

Agreed. That is really cute and I love the one who is walking away from his block.

Maureen

Polly's clever posts that make me giggle are always "Polly-isms" in my head. This quilt is another Polly-ism. Absolutely adorable, lovable, sweet and original..... just like our dear Polly.

Leslie- recovering from a mean bout of bronchitis & The Furbabies in MO.