Wednesday, February 27, 2008

P'tite Mignonne got a gift



P'tite Mignonne / Miss Cutie just received a glorious surprise in the mail.
You may first need to know that P'tite Mignonne has a far-away twin in my friend Molly's kitty, Lily Bart (oh, the name!). Just as Molly and I share an astounding lot in common, so do our two furry friends.

When Molly made a Kitty Pi bed for Lily, I mentioned to her on Ravelry that I had wanted to adapt the pattern to loom knitting - but that it probably wouldn't happen before months. Molly took pity on poor P'tite Mignonne and thought how unfair it would be that Lily would have her bed while her alter ego would be waiting for so long.

P'tite Mignonne definitely understood that this was a gift meant for her. She made herself comfortable right away and started purring loudly. As I am typing this a couple of hours later, she still hasn't got out of it, and lets out occasional groans of bliss.

Can you see how perfectly the colours suit her? Grey and cream, just like her; and purple as a reminder of the official name she had when we adopted her from a shelter - Violette. (we still find her official name cute, but P'tite Mignonne came naturally and has stuck ever since. She does respond to P'tite Mignonne, but not to Violette anymore)

Thank you, Molly, for this beautiful gift, and for the love that inspired it. Thanks to you, there are two happy souls in Paris today!

(This also reminds me, I've been meaning forever to show you the loom-knit projects I have made over the past year... but have yet to do so. While I haven't sewn in eons, I may hopefully find a few minutes soon to upload pictures of these for your enjoyment. )

34 comments:

KarenV said...

Awww! She looks so cosy in her new bed :) What a wonderful gift!

It's lovely to hear from you again Isabelle {{{hugs}}}

Adrienne said...

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww she looks so comfy!

Redwitch said...

Just purrrrfect! :)

Anonymous said...

Great pictures, great story! Isabelle, I look forward to reading what you are doing with loom knitting, when the time is right for you to share it. In the mean time, keep peace in your mind and joy in your heart.
Miriam

Barbara said...

Oh my goodness, it is so perfect for her!!

Shashi Nayagam said...

Oh she looks so contented!! What a perfect gift for P'tite mignonne.
Great pictures Isabelle.

Karoline said...

Oh she looks so comfy there, what a lovely gift.

supermollio said...

It was such a pleasure to knit this simple little bed for your P'tite Mignonne!

There's something about this bed that is magically magnetic for kitties. I'm made three now, and all three kitties are deeply and immediately smitten with the bed.

Thank you for posting the pictures! I'm dying from the cuteness

christina said...

Too cute. I want to feel that content...!

Alexandra said...

Awww! How cute! And what a lovely present!

Jenna said...

What a lovely Kitty Pi for P'tite Mignon. She looks like she is in heaven. :)

Karen said...

What a lucky P'tite! And what a good friend to you both.

anneke said...

What a great gift and what a cute picture.
Good luck with everything you have to do.

Tracy said...

Isabelle! So wonderful to see you posted, and so lovely to see Lil' Miss Cutie!! Her little bed suits her so perfectly--just adorable. What a terrific, generous gift. Hope you are finding time for fun in between all the work...Happy Day ((HUGS))

paco peralta said...

Isabelle .- this cat is precious. We hope your new projects in the seam. Forward dear friend. Greetings. Paco

Maeve said...

There is something so charming and delightful about a content kitty. :)

Carol said...

Miss Cutie is a very lucky lady!!

Sharon said...

She looks quite content there! What a lovely gift!

Casa Pearl said...

What a lovely gift - and a lovely kitty!

lobea2004 said...

Dear Isabelle,
just a quick "Hello" to let you know that I'm still reading your blog even if I'm often busy and I don't leave comments.
Kisses from Florence
Bea

brodstitch said...

elle semble vraiment apprécier le cadeau!

Nicki said...

Awww, she looks so cosy and happy. It's lovely colours for her too. What a great gift! :)

Lisbei said...

Hello my dear friend !
Wath a lovely sight, a cute cat in a pretty and soft bed !
Have a good week-end !

Ann's Fashion Studio said...

Too cute and comfy :)

Anonymous said...

Oh, la jolie petite dame chatte, si confiante et si heureuse. C'est un réel bonheur d'avoir des nouvelles de sa gentille maîtresse.
Mouchka.

Patty said...

hi, dear!
lovely bed!

j'ai bien eu ton commentaire, merci!
je traîne toujours sur le web comme tu peux le constater! peut-être reviendrai-je un jour!
nous allons bien. Goblin est encore au chaud dans sa bulle :-)
j'espère que tu tiens le coup!
xxx

Pirouette said...

Oh, my! The cuteness is just overwhelming! :-). What a precious kitty, and what a comfy little bed!

Tany said...

What a fabulous gift! She looks so confy and rested!

MANY hugs and good wishes for you, my friend! I have been thinking of you a LOT and I'm still knitting your gift (I'm so ashamed it's taking forever to finish...)

Hala said...

she is so mignone indeed in that bed and btw her names fits her perfectly...
lots of kisses

Anonymous said...

How great to have news from you Isabelle. Great gift indeed and P'tite Mignonne looks very happy in it. Ann.

Dénia said...

oooooh, comme elle est mignonne! C'ets trop joli! Elle a l'air de vraiment l'aimer.
Mille bisous et carresses à la Ptite Mignonne

Anonymous said...

Bonjour Isabelle,
Contente de te "retrouver"...enfin de te relire ! Ah oui c'est très chouette les Pays-Bas, les canaux...! J'espère que tu vas bien, penses à te ménager tout de même et faire des pauses dans ce rythme de travail plus qu'assidu ! Heureusement ptite Mignonne est là pour te le suggérer...ses photos en témoignent !
Bises
Olivia
(LaBobine)

Lisbeï said...

Bonjour ma chère Isabelle !
Ne t'inquiète pas, je sais bien que ton silence n'est pas synonyme de négligence, et que ton travail t'occupe de longues heures ...
Je t'envoie de gros bisous ensoleillés pour te tenir chaud ce week-end, et repose-toi un peu, sinon j'écris à Lady Violet de te serrer la vis et se vautrer sur ton clavier pour t'empêcher de travailler ...

stitcherw said...

She looks very happy with her present, and wonderfully warm and comfortable. What a lovely surprise.
Sue