Miss Puny Puss & Pets on Quilts

I thought I might take a moment and introduce my quilting pal. She is the ever lovable, Miss Puny Puss from The Spencer Ranch in beautiful Etna, CA.  Her Highness is part Absynian, and thinks she is the cat's meow. She is named Puny Puss because she was the runt of her litter, and even has a kink in the end of her tale from being squished in Mommy's tummy.

I am finishing a quilt for daughter, Amber. Guess who is helping me get it all together? Miss Puny Puss is a pest! Could she possibly think she's napping with friends? Who knows what goes on in a cat's brain, which happens to be the same size as a horse. (scary thought)

 I made the mistake of keeping kitty treats upstairs in my quilting studio... She thinks it a grand idea, I think it a grand nuisance! But, she needs the pampering. Miss Puny Puss is an old girl now, 16! She doesn't bring as many lizards or birds into the house anymore. She prefers to be waited on... give her nice juicy raw chicken, shrimp, or fish. She begs with such dignity.

She always seems to be right where I want to work... cutting area, sewing table, ironing board. But, now I've solved my problem... I found an old pillow that one of my first grade students gave her years ago. Will she crawl on it to sleep??? You've got to be kidding! What planet are you from? Since when did any cat do what we want them to do? :-)

Hugs from Mary and Princess PP

Comments

  1. Connie Kresin CampbellAugust 17, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    What a sweetie! I bet you are glad she doesn't bring lizards into the house anymore! I bet Miss Puny Puss crawled right up on the old pillow once you put the camera away!

    Quilting by the River
    http://conniekresin.blogspot.com/

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  2. StaciAugust 17, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Miss Puny Puss! What a darling name! She looks like quite the little sweetie!

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  3. Dana GaffneyAugust 17, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    She's wonderful. That first picture she looks so regal and laying on the quilt she does look like she wants to be one of the cats. Beautiful, thank you.

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  4. BritaAugust 17, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Miss Puny Puss is sew sophisticated! I always wanted an Aby, but decided they are too "busy", so Annabella the Ragdoll is perfect. I'll bet Miss Puny Puss is fun to have around :-)

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  5. Wacky WomanAugust 17, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Hello Miss Puny Puss. You look very regal. Keep your mistress on her toes...what is she thinking constricting you to a corner. giggles

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  6. JenniferAugust 17, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    She's so petite and cute! And what a good helper too..

    Thanks for sharing!

    Jennifer :)

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  7. Nanbon44August 17, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    so cute...

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  8. Vroomans' QuiltsAugust 17, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    What a dignified 'elder' lady! I made my cat her own quilt - HA - not a chance. I hope you have the pleasure of her company for more years.

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  9. QuiltSueAugust 17, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    She is beautiful. I love her colouring.

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  10. BeckyAugust 17, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Your daughter's quilt is awesome. Thanks for sharing Princess Puny with us!

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  11. marinaAugust 17, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    what a beautiful old girl. Why should she restrict herself to one old pillow when there must be so many beautiful quilts to experience! Gotta love cat attitude.

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  12. Marcia - Crafty Sewing and QuiltingAugust 17, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Cool Cat! So cats like quilts too! Love the cat quilt too!

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  13. AmberAugust 17, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Ooo! I'm loving my quilt. My Shirley will also love it.

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  14. LynetteAugust 17, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Aww She is very striking. And I've had cats all my life but never knew the horse-brain size thing! That's interesting, indeed!

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  15. pauletteAugust 18, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    You have got a great helper there!! haha
    Paulette

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  16. KimAugust 18, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    She is a beauty. Looks like she's ready to give you a hand.

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  17. ThearicaAugust 18, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    She is a very special friend not to bring you lizards any longer. :)

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  18. Talin's CornerAugust 18, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    She is very pretty. I got a peek at the stork quilt she is sitting on. I also love your header picture.

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  19. JoannaAugust 18, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    I have a soft spot for the runts. Miss Puny Puss looks like she went from runt to royal highness - she's lovely.

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  20. hettyAugust 19, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I can see who is the boss in your sewing room! She might have been the runt of the litter, but she looks quite regal now!

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  21. SnoodlesAugust 19, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    She is a lovely cat...she looks like she is queen of all she surveys!

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  22. Kelli Fannin QuiltsAugust 20, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    I almost thought that was a kitten in the middle of the quilt! Great idea. Miss Puny probably does think she's among friends on that quilt. :)

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  23. BelindaAugust 20, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Well, she's sure a beauty!

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  24. Miss HillbillyAugust 20, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Her highness deserves treat in the sewing room as she has to work so hard!

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  25. LeslyAugust 20, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Oh she is gorgeous! I love the photo of her on the quilt - she looks like she is appliqued on!

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  26. JocelynAugust 20, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    What a sweetie. And such a big helper :-)

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  27. The Vegetarian HunterAugust 20, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Miss Puny Puss is lovely - but I fully understand what you mean by them being a pain! HA HA, but we love them anyways don't we.
    Cheers,
    Carolyn

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  28. Pat V.August 20, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    I will be sure not to make the mistake of keeping cat treats in the quilting area, lol!

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  29. andsewonAugust 20, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    What a pretty gal she is! That is a very lovely quilt you are making for your daughter!

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  30. Melissa ;-)August 20, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Love that kitty and that quilt!!!

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  31. Kendra from missknittas studioAugust 21, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    Miss PP is so lovely! Our senior pets are such treasures :) Thanks so much for sharing!

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  32. JanetAugust 21, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    What a lovely cat. Abyssian's are so majestic.

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  33. Sand and SunshineAugust 21, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    I didn't know a kitten could get a kinked tail that way. What a special girl you have, cat treats in the quilt studio made me smile. I thought of going that at one time, but they never made it there...

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  34. LethargicLassAugust 21, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    she is so regal in that first photo :)

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  35. IzzieAugust 23, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Typical kitty, fur sure. She knows how to find just the right fabric to compliment her, of course!

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