pets on quilts show

I just couldn't resist entering this cute pets on quilts show.  I have only one quilt to my name so far, but my cats Alex and Jasper have given it their approval.  They of course, assisted with the making process as only cats can.  They helped me pin everything together and carefully observed the binding process.  Yep.  Very helpful.

Alex is about 3 years old now and was rescued from an RSPCA shelter.  He's an interesting creature.  Think Garfield, and you're pretty much spot on.  He has little interest in being held or patted most of the time.  But he does like to follow me around the house and observe from a close distance.  And he will purr madly away when he's being brushed.

Jasper, on the other hand, is your typical younger brother.  He is a Tonkinese and was bought from a breeder about 2 years ago.  He must be the centre of attention at all times and is very good at stealing things from Alex - namely food and toys.  He loves a good pat and loves to sleep under things - blankets, beds, furniture...whatever is on offer.  He certainly keeps Alex on his toes!

Despite their differences, on top of (or under) this quilt is their favourite place to sleep.  It is a nice lap quilt and has become a necessary addition to TV watching in this cold Melbourne weather.  As soon as it comes out the cats emerge from whatever place they had been sleeping in to take up new residence on top of the quilt (and us).  It always makes us laugh.  They seem to have no interest in us sometimes, until the quilt comes out!  I'm not sure why they love it so much, but they do.

I must say, I'm pretty proud of it too :)