|
Carly
Oct 2, 2013 14:52:38 GMT -6
Post by Michele on Oct 2, 2013 14:52:38 GMT -6
Cat made a beautiful commission piece of Carly for my husband, Joe to put in his office. A little background about the piece - Carly was a dear sweet kitty that we lost last year. She was my husband, Joe's girl. She was a stray, and at one time, was an outdoor cat. She used to follow Joe everywhere, laying under a tree when he was working and then following him back to the house when he was finished working. Wherever he went, she went. Carly loved the sun. If we were looking for her, we just looked for the sun. Cat has her basking in the sun. Don't you think Cat did an amazing job? This is something we will treasure forever. This photo was taken by Cat. She's a much better photographer than me. Attachments:
|
|
|
Carly
Oct 2, 2013 14:54:54 GMT -6
Post by Michele on Oct 2, 2013 14:54:54 GMT -6
I found a shadow box to put Carly in. I didn't want to put pins through her and risk damaging the piece, so I have pins at an angle to hold it in place. If anyone knows of a better way to secure it, let me know. Attachments:
|
|
|
Carly
Oct 2, 2013 14:55:57 GMT -6
Post by Michele on Oct 2, 2013 14:55:57 GMT -6
This is Joe and his two girls, Cricket on the desk, and Carly on his lap. They were taking a nap. Attachments:
|
|
|
Carly
Oct 2, 2013 16:03:59 GMT -6
Post by lotty64 on Oct 2, 2013 16:03:59 GMT -6
You are lucky to have a Cat original. She is an awesome weaver. I think how you have it mounted looks good. x
|
|
|
Carly
Oct 2, 2013 20:52:59 GMT -6
Post by gbobmi on Oct 2, 2013 20:52:59 GMT -6
What a lovely piece! Cat really has a feel for these things. I love the black shadowbox.
|
|
|
Carly
Oct 2, 2013 21:29:21 GMT -6
Post by Sophy on Oct 2, 2013 21:29:21 GMT -6
Cat did a wonderful job. I am glad you have something so lovely to remember Carly by.
|
|
|
Carly
Oct 3, 2013 9:50:05 GMT -6
Post by Michele on Oct 3, 2013 9:50:05 GMT -6
Thank you Caroline and Gayle. It is a stunning piece.
|
|
|
Carly
Oct 3, 2013 10:00:18 GMT -6
Post by nicker on Oct 3, 2013 10:00:18 GMT -6
That is a gorgeous special piece.
|
|
|
Carly
Oct 3, 2013 14:47:11 GMT -6
Post by rocknwow on Oct 3, 2013 14:47:11 GMT -6
Omgosh...
I gotta remember to hit 'post reply'. Bad habit...you should see my email draft folder.
What a sweet and complimentary post everyone missed.
And the funny story about sleeping at the work desk.
|
|
|
Carly
Oct 3, 2013 15:29:45 GMT -6
Post by gbobmi on Oct 3, 2013 15:29:45 GMT -6
So, Kevin... What about this "sweet and complimentary post"?
C'mon. We're waiting... LOL!
|
|
|
Carly
Oct 3, 2013 15:46:43 GMT -6
Post by Michele on Oct 3, 2013 15:46:43 GMT -6
|
|
|
Carly
Oct 3, 2013 22:44:26 GMT -6
Post by DawninCal on Oct 3, 2013 22:44:26 GMT -6
Cat captured Carly perfectly. I can totally picture Carly laying in the sun waiting for Joe to finish whatever he's working on. Michele, you have a beautiful work of art that you'll both treasure forever and it looks great in the shadow box. Job well done, Cat! Dawn
|
|
|
Carly
Oct 4, 2013 2:23:39 GMT -6
Post by violetmoonnl on Oct 4, 2013 2:23:39 GMT -6
I adore the gift Cat made for Joe, well actually for you both.
About the attachment in the shadowbox.
What is the material of the background? Is it fabric or some sort of foam?
Can't you sew it on with tiny stitches? so the stitches go between the beads and one can not see them.
|
|
|
Carly
Oct 5, 2013 8:07:23 GMT -6
Post by caeterle on Oct 5, 2013 8:07:23 GMT -6
Michele, it was a special honor to make this piece.
Of course I can't forget to give credit to my dear friend Heather for painting the lazy cat that this piece also was based upon.
|
|
|
Carly
Oct 5, 2013 9:11:25 GMT -6
Post by Michele on Oct 5, 2013 9:11:25 GMT -6
|
|