Scrap Happy is that time of the month when our host Kate encourages us to bust out the scraps and give them a new life. It’s open to everyone.
This is Queen B. She loves sitting on my sister’s lap, but her sharp claws go right though Sharon’s clothes. I thought it would be fun to make a lap pad that would be pleasing to them both, protecting Sharon’s legs while providing warmth.
The lap pad needed to be thick and warm, but I also wanted it to have some weight to keep it in place.
I used three disparate scraps to pull this together: Leftover Minka fabric from my sister’s shrug project,
terrycloth cut-off from the bottom of a long robe,
and a linen calendar, a gift from my friend Marcia in 2018.
I doubled up on the terry cloth, essentially making one piece out of two scraps. I sewed the layers together in a few places to stabilize. The outer layer uses the linen cat calendar and the Minka.
I tested the pad before delivering it and it is warm and cozy.
Kate, thanks for keeping us organized and engaged. See more inspiration at the links below:
Kate, our host, Gun, Eva, Sue, Lynn, Lynda,
Birthe, Turid, Susan, Cathy, Tracy, Jill,
Claire, Jan, Moira, Sandra, Chris,
Kerry, Claire, Jean, Jon, Hayley, Dawn,
Gwen, Bekki, Sue L, Sunny, Kjerstin,
Vera, Nanette, Ann, Dawn 2, Noreen,
Bear, Carol, Preeti, Edith, Debbierose, and Jule
Gardening Nirvana 
Of course the title of your post caught my eye, and I was delighted to see sweet little Queen B prominently featured! What a cutie! I do remember her claws — they never fully retract. What a great idea, and such a thoughtful gift, to make a protective and comfy lap pad for Sharon and Queen B! And naturally, your artistic talent and skillful craftsmanship turned out a beautiful piece.
It warms my heart to see Sharon and Queen B enjoying each other’s company, and I remain ever grateful to you, Alys, for facilitating their connection.
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Hi Alicia! Queen B is so sweet. I love visiting as her Auntie, aka “the treat lady.” She is as cute as a button. I should thank you, Alicia, for getting Queen B into Sharon’s home and heart. They are so good together. xo
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My pleasure, and I always enjoy coming here to see what your creative brain has devised. I’m surprise Her Majesty doesn’t demand the minky side for extra soft coziness, I know Mouse would…
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Thank you, Kate. That is so nice of you to say. I noticed the pad on the chair next to Sharon’s desk last week, Minka side up, so I think Her Majesty is sleeping on the Minka side when its not in use. =^. .^=
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That is lovely. The calendar made a perfect pad. What a sweet project for both Queen B and Sharon. You are so creative with scraps.
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Thank you, Amy. This was a lot of fun. It’s great breathing new life into scraps, too.
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Such a thoughtful gift
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Thank you so much.
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Anonymous is Derrick
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Thank you, Derrick.
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I smiled at the fact that you used Minka fabric for this cat pad – Minka is a common cat name around here. 🐱
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Jule, thank you for sharing that. That made me smile. Kismet!
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This is wonderful. I love the color! You’re so creative!
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Thank you so much, Jill. By the by, I poked around on your website the other day, looking for your new blog address. I’m not sure of the best link to follow you. Will you please share it here?
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Thank you for asking, Alys. I’ve combined my blog and newsletter into one platform. Here’s the link and you can sign-up via email: https://JillWeatherholt.substack.com
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Thanks, Jill. I just created a profile.
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Thank you, Alys! I appreciate your sweet comment. Although my mother doesn’t remember me, we still have a wonderful time together. xo
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Oh Jill. I’m so sorry. My mom had dementia toward the end and she started calling me Mom. She knew I was someone close but not exactly who. xo
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I’m sorry to hear this about your mother, Alys. I’m trying to stay in the moment with my mother and enjoy every second with her. I know she has fun when we’re together even though she might not remember it. xo
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I believe the bond is strong, even as the memory fades. Your mom knows you’re someone she cares about and is comfortable with so that in itself is a gift. xo
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A great use of scraps!
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Thank you!
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Great project!
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Thank you!
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Wonderful repurposing, Alys, and a welcome gift, I’m sure!
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Thank you, Eliza!
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Adorable! Such a thoughtful gift for your sister. Always enjoy seeing what you come up with for scrappy projects.
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Thank you, Laurie. It’s so fun when you can pull together a variety of things to make a pretty and practical whole. xo
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So why didn´t I think of that? 🙂 It´s a great idea!!!!!
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Thank you so much!
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What a great project. My Mum would have such a one. I shall file the idea in my brain….
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Thank you, Cathy! I’m really pleased with the way this turned out.
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What a great use of those scraps and unused items. I’m sure Sharon and Queen B are both grateful for the practicality and the beauty of that lap pad. I know how much Sharon loves purple. Let nothing go to waste.
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You and I were together when I bought that gorgeous purple Minka. It’s nice to finally put it to good use for two projects. I still have a bit left. I’ll let the ideas keep brewing. xo
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Without a doubt you will find more ideas.
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I appreciate your vote of confidence. xo
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It’s so nice to use up scraps and you really hit the mark. May it have much use!
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Thank you, Lisa. I love putting scraps to good use.
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awesome solution to a problem that so many pet owners have to deal with…
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Thank you!
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Love this idea!!!
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Thank you!
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Clever you ! I’m sure Sharon is enjoying it as much as Queen B. BTW, what does the B stand for? How do you organize scraps of fabric? Do you have a bin or draw somewhere? I’m in the process of organizing all my DMC Floss onto little skeins that fit into a small clear box. I’m enjoying the rainbow that’s transpiring. I kept buying the same colours over again, LOL ! 💗🥰
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Sharon’s kitty used to live on Beverly Street. When Alicia rescued her, she called her Beverly. Sharon said that her kitty is a queen so she calls her “Queen B.” Cute, eh?
I have a small ottoman that I use to store my fabric scraps. I don’t have that many to be honest, so it all fits. How exciting to be sorting your floss into bins. I hope you’ll share a photo when you’re done.
Your stitching is always pristine. Everytime I see it I’m reminded of my days of embroidery, needlpoint, rug-hooking, etc. Time seemed infinite in my youth. I really enjoyed it. You make magic at the end of that needle. xo
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gah, thanks hon! I love the texture it adds. I got a whack of variegated floss b4 Christmas and it’s all so pretty. I did finish my sorting on the weekend. All labeled with my pink P-touch 😀 The fact that it’s pink makes the task more fun.
So an ottoman hey? You always seem to have just what you need.
What a fun story about Queen Beverly! I’m so happy she has a forever home with Sharon 💗🥰
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I’m so glad she’s with Sharon, too. They are made for each other. On the subject of P-touch, I’m thinking of getting a new one. Mine is 14 years old, so while it still works, it lacks all the improvements of the newer ones. I use a newer version downtown, and I like it so much better: the tape is easier to peel in half, the cutting tool is on the right instead of the left, the buttons are more readable, etc. It’s a handy gadget that I use again and again.
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