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Kitty Hanky Pillow
This soft pillow, made from vintage hankies, will surely make your kitty purr. Look at flea markets for vintage
handkerchiefs with animal designs.
What You Need:
8 clean, ironed vintage handkerchiefs
Thread
Needle
Square pillow form slightly smaller than pillow top
1/8-inch satin ribbon
Scissors
Basket the approximate size of the pillow form
Instructions:
1. Choose four hankies for the pillow top and four for the bottom. On a flat work surface, arrange the hankies for each layer into a square.
2. For each layer, stitch the corners of the hankies together. With the wrong sides of the hankies facing, place a pillow form between the hankies.
3. Stitch the hankies together at the corners and sides using running stitches.
4. Tie ribbon bows around the corners of the pillow. Trim the ribbon ends if needed. Place the pillow in a basket that is approximately the size of the pillow.
"There's no need for a piece of sculpture in a home that has a cat." ~ Wesley Bates
When arriving home with a new cat, place her in a small room with closed doors and windows and provide her with food, water and a litter pan. She will need time to get to know you, so keep the room quiet and keep your distance. Don't be surprised if your cat hides under the bed and refuses to come out. You may be anxious to make friends but you must not rush her or force her. The best thing to do is to let her get acquainted with you in her own time.
