[ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  Missing the eyes, but that is two blocks for the back so far

Its lovely, the best quilts aren't usually fancy, just personal ...

The Double cat block is just 7 HST's of two colours and 1 solid square in each colour ... Simples!

I have already started making it! Thanks for that @Iminei 

This is the top, finally managed to take a picture. It isn’t a fancy design, but many of the fabrics mean something to my daughter and her favourite seasons and holidays are represented   [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  

Thanks Ruby, I know it may look like nothing to you lot of experienced quilters, but I am dead pleased that the pieces matched up, as there are so many of em! I am only really beginning to experiment with different blocks, and had not worked with little squares before, just big stuff. (six inch or so) I began this thing ages ago, but, although the top is very simple (will try to photograph it today) due to my workload which is heavy, it is taking forever. I then found that the backing fabric I had bought for the purpose, was mis-measured (one metre less than I requested). I bought it an age ago, so cant really complain. I went off to shop where I bought it, and of course, that fabric has been discontinued! So I thought I would make some blocks of some kind and back it in black with blocks in centre or something. Anyway, to cut a long story short, this is where we stand at present. I am thinking of making maybe four different blocks with names I like and make a centre with those, with sashes in between, to make up for the missing fabric. We'll see how it goes. Watch this space for me coming back desperate for advice and encouragement! Wine may be needed...

I am working on a quilt for eldest daughter, it’s a double and a big project for me. I have the top finished but cannot make up my mind what I want to do with the underneath. What I do know is that I don’t want it to be plain. She and her partner have three cats and this block is called “cat’s cradle”. I know it isn’t perfect, but I am dead proud of myself as it looks the part. It is 11 inches square.  I think it will feature in the centre of the back.

Mugrat swap, definitely; the animal quilt I would love to do but realistically I am not sure I can manage. I am not sure how the block of the month works, but I am certainly very interested. I find traditional blocks fascinating, although I have not tackled many.

Aw, love the runner - and your furry assistant is gorgeous too! They are such inquisitive souls, aren't they? Mine will also come and help me at the most dire moments too - when you drop a needle/are trying to measure/are trying to clear threads out of the machine....you name it.