Seriously, there isn’t a Charley Harper canvas out there that doesn’t speak to me in some way! This one is called Cat O’Nine Tails….now if you say well there are only 7 tails, can’t you count? well the cat’s tail and the mouse’s tail round it out to make it 9. This had to come home with me from the trunk show at Needlepoint of La Jolla. I have some great ideas wandering around in my head for it. But first I need the time!

Another one is Cleopetria as you look at this sleek obelisque looking black cat! AlleyCat you are not. She stands in the shadow of a Sphynx. This one had to come home with me from the trunk show at A Stitch in Time.

Charley Harper’s unique minimalist approach is unmistakable. From his groundbreaking mid-century illustrations for Ford Times Magazine and Golden Books, his impeccably composed posters to his whimsical serigraph and glicée prints, Charley Harper’s art is a beloved treasure and inspiration to an entire generation of artists and generations.

His canvases are wonderful for stitches! Large expanses lend themselves to amazing techniques with all types of threads, beads, Turkey work and ooh so much more.

This was my first Charley Harper that I did years ago called Fishful Thinking. Do you see the cats face behind the fish? My amazing framers freshened it up and gave it a new look…

If you really need to add a CharleyHarper or 2 to your stash Needlepoint of La Jolla is having their trunk show right now! Give Michelle or Bill a call at 858-454-0082

and I would stitch any, did I say any Charley Harper and it doesn’t even HAVE to have a cat as the subject matter

AlleyCat is chillin’ and looking like the sphynx. and until next time…keep on stitching