Update #6: Here, kittykittykitty!
Seems the cats were getting jealous of all the attention Lucy’s gotten lately. That could only mean one thing – time for some kitty designs!
I decided to use a snap for closure as an experiment. Since many cat collars utilize a “quick release” closure mechanism (incase Kitty gets stuck on something), I thought a regular old snap would do just about the same thing. Think of it as a safety feature!
I experimented with different textures by using the smooth cotton upholstry fabric in combination with the felt. As you can see, I think the “heartbeat” stitching may continue to show up in our work.
Oh, forgot to mention! This collar could also be used on small dogs, and the final would be made with several snaps for adjustability.
Let us know what you think!
Hallie clearly likes it:
:)
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Connected as Christy Berghausen Drackett (604 friends)
I am a creative and visionary individual, not afraid to take risks to make the world a better place or to find personal fulfillment. I am a practicing art therapist, and I am also an artist with a degree in design. I also love my pets! And, my dog has heart disease. So I've started Big Hearts Fund to help raise funds and awareness for other dogs and cats and their people who may struggle to provide these special needs animals with the proper care (it is costly and time consuming). I believe that passionate and creative people working together can achieve anything, and this is what it will take to change the world, one small step at a time.
I love this collar design! In addition to being so very stylish, the softer fabric may be less irritating for finicky kitties that don't like collars. Good work!