Zen Cat Quilts ~ Cat Allard – Quilts, Quilt Repair and Restoration, Fiber Arts, Food and Felines

Quilting Services

Quilt repairs, restorations, commissions. What should I do with Grandma's quilt? As quilters and collectors of quilts we are all faced with decisions about what to do with our quilts that are showing signs of wear, especially older quilts that are near and dear to our hearts. I can help.

My Quilted Diary

We just moved in and I'm surrounded by boxes! I've brought fabric, projects, sewing machines (7) and a Bernina sit-down long arm. The room is smaller than my old one and I fear it won't all fit. I still haven't found my box of thread. I might have to dig out some handwork just so I have some material to fondle. I'll keep you posted.

Connecting

We moved! I'm now living in Hendersonville, NC. Anyone who knew me in Savannah knew I could be found any Wednesday at Sew Much More quilt shop. There is a lovely quilt shop near by "Beginnings Quilt Shop." I've been in and have quite a selection of quilt fabrics, notions and yarn but they don't have an "open sew." Its the first store I've been in that doesn't have one. Hum.... what to do? What to do?

What's Going On

A quick look at what's going on in my world. New stuff, old stuff, fabric, felines, and fun stuff.

Embroidered Baby Quilt

Hand embroidered, Made with love. This baby quilt was commissioned by Michael for his sisters' new baby. It's based on a quilt he had as a child. He suggested topic for the embroidery that was meaningful to his family. It was a joy to work on.

Cathedral Windows Quilt Repair

This beautiful Cathedral Windows quilt was coming apart. The little window pictures were charming and the quilt was clean and […]

The Dog Ate my Quilt

A new puppy did some serious damage to this beloved quilt. The gentleman who brought me the quilt his grandmother […]

Quilt Repair Lady Log Cabin

This quilt was brought to me for repair several years ago. It’s one of my favorites. It is made of […]

Christmas Bird Ornament

This little ornament was a hand class I taught at the Quilted Ewe. It always makes me smile.

Yoko Sato Bag

All hand stitched.

Gina’s Wedding Quilt

Yankee and Policeman blue for Gina and Dave.

Zipper bags with smaller bags and masks

Zipper bags with smaller bags and masks.

Baby Quilt

Baby Quilt – the Hungry Caterpillar

Red Work

Red Work Embroidery first popular in the 1800s.

Tulip Quilt Repair

,Tulip quilt repair. Blocks and embroidery. 1940s

Layered Curves Log Cabin

Layered curves log cabin design, technique by Karen Eckmeier of the Quilted Lizard

Quilt Repair and Restoration

The Process of Repairing Quilts ~ Coming Soon

OUR TEAM

Charlie

Quilt Inspector One

Softness and snug-ability are his specialties. Although blind, Charlie can locate and occupy a quilt in record time.

Sammy

Quilt Inspector Two

Sammy evaluates all quilts for sleep-ability. Napping is her specialty: back, side, curled up, stretched out. If a quilt is nappable she'll know.

Maggie

Queen Quilt Inspector

Elder of the inspection team. No one knows quilts like Maggie. Spending most of her time in the "quilt room" keeping a eye on Mom, Maggie has been known to play the gravity game with sewing objects if the room is empty for any length of time.