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| This is the last of the purchased hammocks and fearing for it's life (the buckles might snap at anytime), I decided to purchase the fleece material and buckles and my Mom helped with the sewing |
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| Ta-da! The finished product (it is the exact same measurement as the purchased hammock) |
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| Felix tests it out What do you think of it, Felix? |
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| Felix : Why do I have this *SINKING* feeling? |
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| Felix : Mommy, I think I'm about to fall out of this hammock... Felix vacated the hammock shortly after this photo was taken and no cat was really interested to sit in it |
49 comments:
I wanna one too! har har har *evil laughs*
Oh Felix's face is priceless. We are no good at sewing but it needs to be firmer..lol What about some straps going underneath to give it more support? You know, material straps. Oh you have 3 paw tokens... game coming again this week :) xx00xx
Mollie and Alfie
It's a very pretty hammock and it looks ever so snug!!
Me and Charlie hope you find the right fleece/material - it does look lovely! Take care
x
Yes, I love the expression on Felix's face!
If you have sewing instructions, best fabric, etc., would you post them or email them (keas DOT fuzzy DOT tales AT gmail DOT com). I can't sew for beans, but my mom loves to sew. :-)
It looks like a great idea! Hope you can work out the fabric details!
You should use less elastic material, like pure cotton or a very firm fleece.
LOLOL Felix is priceless!! Yes I think less stretchy material, but it looks very well made! :)
Oh dear Felix are you getting that sinking feeling? Where will you end up?
Could you fix the lovely fleece onto a firm material (maybe cotton or similar) and hang it fluffy side up and hopefully the other material will stop that "sinking feeling"
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Great idea. We like the look of that. Have a wonderful Monday.
Best wishes Molly
I don't think you would fall Felix, but it is really very pretty!
What a great idea. Just a little fine tuning and you'll have it. I'm not a sewer, so have no suggestions, but I like the idea.
A firm canvas like or twill material BUT it would need a heavy duty needle.
We say throw a blankie in it and it will be great. Or a piece of that fluffy sheepskin stuff. (fake) Mebbe just rub it wif sum nip. It looks great!
Wow ! that's a nice bed ! I think my cats would love it !
We laughed out loud at Felix's sinking picture. You and your mom did a lovely job. I have no idea what to suggest but it's true that kitties love fleece. Looks like you got some good suggestions from some others. It's so great to see you guys again. I love that top pic!
yikes.....we don't think we would be using that either.....
Oh Felix, you gave our Mom a really good laugh this morning. Too funny. Hannah and Lucy's idea sounds good to us if you can figure our a way to put two fabrics together. Write to Merceda ( makes the ham-micks) see what she uses.fortypaws@sbcglobal.net
Maybe there is a stronger fleece or if there was a way to put the hooks that hold it up further apart. I don't know, why am I trying to tell you. LOL.
since I can't sew worth a darn I can't help. To show how pitiful I am, I thought it looked great til the photo where it caved in lol
Furry cool! I want one
Nola
looks comfy
That fleese is just super stretchy, you need to make the hammock smaller to allow for stretching without giving the bottomless feel. Try removing about 3 inches from each corner and reattaching the hooks? Oh, and maybe wash it so it doesnt smell like sizing and other store and manufacture smells? rub some catnip on it, MOL, it'll be irrestible!
I think it's an adorable hammock!
fleece.. I am a terrible speller...
I was thinking about some of the fleece I've bought in the past, and the predone stuff is always more sturdy and less stretchy than the by the yard stuff.. I have no idea why that is. I read the other comments and I like the idea of lining a sturdier fabric with fleece too, but you still need some give.. so if you do that, put the other material, cotton, flannel, whatever, on a bias maybe. Anyway, those are my thoughts!
The hammock looks great, but I guess a sturdier material is needed!
I thought about using a stiffer woven fabric and attaching a fleece liner with velcro--that way you could take the fleece off and wash it.
OMC Felix! You really did have a "sinking" feeling didn't you?
The Florida Furkids
Felix you just look soo cute in the picture : Why do I have this "sinking" feeling *MOL*
Sorry can´t give you any suggestions on wich fabric to use :(
Oh this is too funny! We're sorry it stretched so much for you Felix but you made us laugh so hard! We hope you can find the right fabric!
That is so cute!
Felix is really cool in your network who knows if you sided with another fabric that does not stretch. Anyway was very beautiful.
What a great idea.
We would have thought fleece was the right fabric too.
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Haha! Felix, that look is priceless!! We thought you were gonna end up on the bottom!!
Hahaha, I love Felix's face expression! It looks very comfy hammock to me, but kitties don't like the sinking feeling?
Durable fleece! (Can you tell our mom doesn't sew?) The undersides of our beds looked like that when Oui Oui tore the under lining and climbed inside. Then the rest followed her.
The ones at our shelter were made from fleece, I think. I will ask!
My Human is laughing so hard she can barely type. We know you worked hard on it and we should not be laughing, but seriously--ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha --we can't help it. Those pictures are HILARIOUS! Kinda wish it was Boomie though!
LoL. Sorry about the failed hammock. You're in Malaysia right? We have this clothing in the Philippines that's been used to create baby hammocks for infant. I forgot the name but it's like a checkered clothing that's very cool and sturdy. It's not flannel. Maybe you're familiar with it. Here's a stock photo of it.
http://www.spraguephoto.com/stock-photos/06km342-Mother-with-her-baby-who-sleeps-in-a-hammock.-Kampot-Province.-Note:-use-in-Scotland-embargoed-until-March-2009,-Cambodia.%7C14787.jpg
Huggies and Cheese,
Haopee
Fleece being so soft and comfortable would have been our first thought, too. I like Trish's idea of a removable top to wash. It seems we're always cleaning cat hair from everywhere..:) Good luck!
Tom
Yeah, this fleece seems to be a little bit elastic. But Felix loved it! This is a very creative and well done cat hammock!
Awesome! I think I need one of those!
I still believe it was a lovely idea..I am sure my kitties would love a hammock. Tutu didn't even try it?
What a nice hammock! We want one,too!
Well, Boomie, I wouldn't get *too* oberconfident if I were you. Did you read Katie's comment on my blog today??? Heh heh.
what a creative idea! I wonder if our mom would put a hammock in our kennel?
yuki and rocket
that hammock is amazing!.. but once inside is there any escape?
Love Helen, Darcy and Bingley xxx
Do they do plus sizes?! Bol!
Slobbers
P.S thanks for sharing Whiskeys experiences with arthritis..it's nice to know the meds work!!
Slobbers
Very cool! Looks a bit like the Cat Cradle I reviewed - which of course the cats loved!
Hope all is good with you and your fur kids! :)
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Thanks for stopping by and letting us know about your fun group play activities! The Kitty Kopter!?!? We have so got to check into getting one of those!!
I had no idea fleece would sink like that! I don't know much about fabric so can't make any suggestions.
Your pal, Pip
MOL! Um, felix, you need to go on a diet or something? (just kiding!)
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