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Cats owned: torbie/white & 2 siamese xs
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22-10-2008, 09:47 PM   #1

practice bed


i tried to make a deep dish ferret bed. the fabric was just something in a free box down the road. i don't have a sewing machine so it's a little lumpy and the stitches look bad because i only had white thread. instead of using that flat foam for plushiness (which i can't afford to buy right now) i used stuffing out of an old pillow (just the cottonish type stuff).

i figure it's my "practice bed" so hopefully there will be more to come that look progressively better. until i can get new supplies i think i'll just try to work on a bed for the senior kitties next.

k, here's pix (ignore the annoying white stitching please). this all took me a few hours to make by hand.





















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22-10-2008, 09:49 PM   #2

Re: practice bed


Very nice, you are clever, I could not make something like that...Looks like its being appreciated already...



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22-10-2008, 10:00 PM   #3

Re: practice bed


It looks great. Honestly if the thread matched you'd think it was shop bought. I bet he's not bothered. Looks just the right size for him.

Your guys are so lucky to have you spoiling them.

CM



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22-10-2008, 10:16 PM   #4

Re: practice bed


You're getting very good at making things for your pets Tink....well done!



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22-10-2008, 10:50 PM   #5

Re: practice bed


That's brilliant! My mother is a retired seamstress; unfortunately I haven't inherited her talent as I can barely sew a button. So I'm in awe of the cushions, beds and snugs you are making for your ferrets and cats. Nice job Tink



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23-10-2008, 08:44 AM   #6

Re: practice bed


That looks just fine - he's obviously very pleased with it



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23-10-2008, 10:25 AM   #7

Re: practice bed


That's so wonderful! I'm really impressed, and the white stitching gives it a nice home-made feel You obviously got the seal of approval too from those who know best He looks very comfy in there!



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23-10-2008, 03:46 PM   #8

Re: practice bed


It's amazing Tink - you are ingenious at making things that your furry friends really appreciate right away.



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23-10-2008, 04:51 PM   #9

Re: practice bed


You're so clever to be able to do that! And all by hand, too, I'd never dare tackle doing that. It definitely has the Ferret Seal of Approval!



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