Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Cat or Alien?

My niece Madeline requested a stuffed kitten for her birthday - "an orange kitten with a purple face" to be exact. Nice color choice, if I do say so myself girlfriend.

I found this free Amy Butler pattern, but I'm wondering if it looks more like an alien/Pokémon cat of sorts. I don't want to scare the poor kid, but I want to follow through on my delivery of an orange stuffed cat. What do you think? Cat or Alien? Anyone know of a pattern that is a little more cat-like out there, but still cool?

at

27 comments:

  1. MalissaApril 14, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Oh my gosh! I don't know if it's a cat or an alien, but I love it! What a keen color sense on that girl...

    A quick google gave me:

    http://www.craftandfabriclinks.com/christmas/xmascat.html

    http://dollmaker.nunodoll.com/cat/terrycat.html (my favorite!)

    http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/pata_the_cat/versions/1

    ReplyDelete
  2. Kimmie and RandyApril 14, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    I like it! I think kids can be very liberal about their interpretation of what things look like. I bet she'll love it!

    BTW: First time commenter. Love the blog!

    ReplyDelete
  3. JenApril 14, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    I think it is an alien cat, but I think she'll love it. It is super cute, even if it does have some alien qualities.

    ReplyDelete
  4. AnonymousApril 14, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    I have made about 4 of these for my daughters friends for birthdays and I have to say that they were all a huge hit! They are so much fun. I have a 4 year old niece, 6 & 9 year old daughters and 2 year old twins all girls and they all loved them.

    ReplyDelete
  5. N.April 14, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    I think it's adorable - can't see any reason for her to be freaked out by it! How can you resist those eyes? :D

    ReplyDelete
  6. AlexisApril 14, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    That cat is soooooooo cute! Maybe it's a cat from outer space?

    ReplyDelete
  7. BrookeApril 14, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    I think it's cute!

    ReplyDelete
  8. ErikaApril 14, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    I say alien cat. A super cute alien cat.

    ReplyDelete
  9. RebeccaMomApril 14, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    alienish... but she would enjoy it anyway...

    ReplyDelete
  10. AnonymousApril 14, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    It's cute! She's going to love it! How could she not love something made by her dear Aunt Sarah? Plus, it's exactly what she "ordered."
    Janine

    ReplyDelete
  11. UnknownApril 14, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    I think it's really cute! And what she requested - that's gotta count :)

    ReplyDelete
  12. roseylittlethingsApril 14, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    I think it is super cute, combo cat/alien:)

    ReplyDelete
  13. MartaApril 14, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    very cute, Sarah! I love it.

    ReplyDelete
  14. MelissaApril 14, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    I second Jen's comment: Alien Cat! I love it.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Dave B.April 14, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    AHHHHH!!!! THEY'RE INVADING!

    ReplyDelete
  16. KellyApril 14, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    Outer space kitty in an awesome color combination!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Jaime BenavidesApril 14, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    That is sooooooooo cute! I wasn't sure about the orange/purple combo, but it's fabulous...thanks for sharing;)

    ReplyDelete
  18. IsaApril 14, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    I say its a alien cat,
    Perhaps it would be more obvious as a cat if you put whiskers on the creature.
    Isa

    ReplyDelete
  19. Sarah PeadApril 14, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    I love this pattern. I downloaded it a while ago and just haven't gotten around to making it. It does look like an alien, but it's still really cute!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Jessica HanleyApril 14, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    The space cat you made is adorable, but if you would like to try another pattern, have you seen the "Pointy Kitty" by Wee Wonderfuls? It's here:
    http://weewonderfuls.typepad.com/wee_wonderfuls/store/pointykitty.html

    ReplyDelete
  21. amylouwhosewsApril 14, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    I think he's cute! And orange - for all those orange people out there! Maybe you could just draft a bigger body for that head.

    ReplyDelete
  22. LindiApril 14, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    Ask her.

    ReplyDelete
  23. UnknownApril 14, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    it makes me laugh! I just want to say, "Meow....take me to your leader." Janine, let us know what she names it!

    ReplyDelete
  24. Carson.J.DesignsApril 16, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    it does look a little like a japanese craft-style cat. I love it, and the amy butler you used!

    on a side note, I do think we may be separated at birth! My family isn't as hard core swedish as your in-laws, but we did take a trip there and stay with family, does that count?? so next trip will be up on the northside! My mom will love it!!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Heather and SpencerApril 19, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    I'm a little late, but thought I'd chime in...it appears everything you make is adorable Sarah, she will love it...even if it does look a little alien-ish! And great color choice indeed! :)

    ReplyDelete
  26. JulieApril 20, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    I love it too....I think it looks enough like a cat, that she won't care at all. It's fantastic!
    She definately chose wonderful colours!
    Julie

    ReplyDelete
  27. UnknownApril 22, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    That is adorable! It should be a catalien.

    wow, thats a tongue twister.

    ReplyDelete