Furry Friday - Sue, Tilli and Meggy

It was pouring in rain in London. Mary and I went for a book launch this evening and got ourselves totally soaked (more on this later post). We had our umbrellas but they just weren't enough.

Right now, all I need is a good furry story to feel alive once again. It's Furry Time everyone! :D

Today is all about Sue from I Purr-Furr to Craft (with the cutest banner). She is an amazing doll creator. I often visit her blog to see her new dolls. What's more amazing is that she is making 100 dolls for charity for this Christmas! Way to go Sue! ;D

About Sue...
My name is Sue Niven I am 47 years old and loving it. It has taken me a long time to like myself, know who I am and be comfortable in my skin. I love to craft, and I LOVE cats! they rule.
I like all animals even spiders and such and won't kill any of them If any unwanted critters are in the house, I let them be but if the family object I capture them and put them outside.

I love to craft and many a time I do not go outside the house except to check the post box.
My passion is for charity. In the past I have knitted for the Red Cross, crochet and knitted hats and outfits for premmies. For the past 3 years my main outlet is making things to put under the Christmas Wishing Tree in K.Mart. This year I am concentrating on dolls. I am planning on making 100 and currently I am half way there. their picture will be posted on my blog on the 1st of December. The doll pattern I have chosen and have been given permission to do is Jodie Carleton Kinder Kids pattern. My good friend Vikki encouraged me to blog. Here is her site. I have made a few things, usually gifts for friends and things for the challenges at out cloth doll club called ACDA Australian Cloth Doll Association.

Now enough about me, onto my Kitties.
I have two cats. Both from the Cat Protection Society in Greensborough. They are both indoor cats that have their own garden enclosure.

Tilli (2 years old)
Brave Little Maiden. A gorgeous tortoise shell who is happy and loves to play with Sue's son).

The eldest a tortoiseshell with white called Tilli (short for Chantilly named by my daughter and her name means Brave Little Maiden. We have had her since she was 1 years of age and she is now 2 and a half.

The youngest a ginger tabby Meggy (short for Nutmeg) we have had since she was 10 months old, she is now almost 2.


How would you describe Tilli and Meggys' personality?
They have very different personalities, Tilli is LOUD (that is what attracted us to her) and Meggy is so quiet that her voice is barely a croak

What are Tilli and Meggys' favourite toys?
Tillis' favourite toy is the orange ping pong or table tennis balls. She loves to play chase with my eldest boy and hide and seek. Tilli loves to jump and run around. We have plenty of cat play equipment in the house. plus they can jump anywhere and climb anywhere. If the boys do not want the kitties in their room, easy! shut the door!!
Tilli loves the males in the house and me second,

Meggy (2 years old)
Silent "meower" and loves to play feathers with her mum ;D

Meg likes to play a game I call feathers. I have tied a feather to a long shoe lace and she follows it around the house with me pulling it along. Meg is a mummy's girl, follows me everywhere, and sits on my lap when I knit, sew on the machine, or at the computer. She loves to play with my cotton reels and laces and ribbons, and makes it difficult if i want to cut some fabrics so i have to choose my time wisely if some measuring or cutting is involved. Luckily cats like to nap.

What is Tilli and Meggys' favourite food?
Their favourite food is dried cat food. We have tried them with fancy cat tins but they are just not interested.

What do you like most about living with cats?
What I like most about living with cats is everything! They are warm and cuddly, funny, lovely to look at even when they are sleeping I am mesmerised. They do not mind too much when you are busy doing something else and will sit quietly or sleep next to you for when you do have time to give them attention.

What is the most annoying thing that Tilli and Meggy do?
I don't find that they can do anything annoying, I am under their spell. ;)

Thank you Sue, Tilli and Meggy!

Next week's Furry Friday (14/08/09) will be:
Jo from Today we are...

Have a wonderful weekend!

If you want to participate in Feline Friday (any pets welcome!) please don't hesitate to contact me. I would be delighted to feature you! :D