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Three fleece Hug Me Kittens who scampered off already

Orange, gold, and lemon yellow fleece Hug Me Kittens by Elizabeth RuffingI finished three new fleece Hug Me Kittens this week, and they were snapped up before I was finished photographing them. 🙂 They went on their way yesterday. I will be posting my new handmade stuffed animal toys in our Ruffing’s shop.

Lemon yellow fleece Hug Me Kitten by Elizabeth RuffingI love this lemon yellow,

Lemon yellow fleece Hug Me Kitten by Elizabeth Ruffingand the silly expression,

Lemon yellow fleece Hug Me Kitten by Elizabeth Ruffingand the funny tail.

Lemon yellow fleece Hug Me Kitten by Elizabeth RuffingThese came out about 8 inches tall.

Gold fleece Hug Me Kitten by Elizabeth RuffingThese are my gold and orange fleece colors.

Orange fleece Hug Me Kitten by Elizabeth RuffingMore custom Hug Me Slugs went off this week too, to their new homes.

Light green, orange, and yellow Hug Me Slugs by Elizabeth Ruffing, original art toysI received this adorable photo of a new collector of Hug Me Slugs! So cute.

Baby playing with his Hug Me Slug by Elizabeth Ruffing, original art toysI visited the handsome Jack and Ignatius, two rescue kittens. Jack just got neutered this week and will be up for adoption soon. Update: Jack has been adopted.

Jack the orange kitten, Alley Cats and AngelsHe’s so photogenic. These are two of my favorite photos of him.

Jack the orange kitten, Alley Cats and AngelsHis playing and cuddling buddy, Ignatius, who is beautiful too.

Ignatius the gray-and-white kitten, Alley Cats and AngelsIgnatius is available for adoption already. Update: Ignatius was adopted today, at his very first adoption event!

Ignatius the gray-and-white kitten, Alley Cats and Angels

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Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Black Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey

Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Black Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLucinda is a beautiful black cat. If you are superstitious about a black cat crossing your path, you haven’t met Lucinda.

Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Black Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyShe is called “Lucky Lucy”. She brings good fortune to everyone she meets, and it is widely known that everyone who meets her feels better for the experience.

Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Black Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLucinda’s disposition is as sunny as her bright yellow eyes. She is cheerful and affectionate by nature, and will always listen to your troubles, and give kind and thoughtful advice. It is a great gift to have Lucinda as a friend.

Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Black Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyFrom near and far away, people come to the little town where Lucinda lives. They hope to be lucky enough that Lucinda will cross their path.

Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Black Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLucinda is wearing a paisley pinafore in shades of mauve, pink, and tan. It has a ruffled bib and straps that cross in the back.

Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Black Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyHer mauve shirt is scalloped at the neck and cuffs, detailed with a lighter shade of mauve.

Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Black Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyShe wears little brown high-button shoes with gold buttons. Under her pinafore are ivory pantaloons, from which her black tail emerges. Her tights are striped in two shades of mauve.

Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Black Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLucinda is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, created from my own design and pattern. She is made from 100% cotton fabric which has been sewn,stuffed, and completely hand painted with acrylic paints. Her whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Black Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLucinda’s paws are needle-sculpted, and her arms are button-jointed so that she can pose. Her face was sculpted from paperclay smoothed into her fabric head.

Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Black Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLucinda has a curled tail which enables her to sit by herself on a shelf or a table, or in a cabinet. She can also sit on a chair or stand with a doll stand. (Chair and doll stand not included.) Lucinda us meant for display only.

Lucinda is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She is 8 and 1/2 inches tall.

Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Black Cat and Maine Coon Cat Art Dolls by Max BaileyUpdate: Lucinda has been adopted. Thank you!

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Black and White Cat Art Dolls by Max Bailey

Lucinda’s friends are Marnie the Maine Coon cat and Lillie the white cat.

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Marnie, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey

Marnie, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey Marnie is a Maine Coon cat. She’s not sure where Maine is, but she thinks it’s probably very nice there.

Marnie, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey Marnie likes where she lives. In the winter, the snow doesn’t get very deep, and it’s only cold at night while she sleeps in her warm little bed. In the spring, she tends to her catnip garden and sits on her porch reading about places where she’s never been.

Marnie, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey “I could go water skiing in Maine,” Marnie announced to her friend one day. “I could go fishing too, and catch lots of great big fish.”

Marnie and Lucinda, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat and Black Cat Art Dolls by Max Bailey “You would get all wet,” her friend replied. “And besides, if you went to Maine, I would miss you.”

Marnie, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey Marnie put her book down. “I would miss you too,” she said. “I guess it’s pretty nice here. I think I’ll go make us some catnip tea.”

Marnie, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey Marnie is wearing a pretty taffy colored pinafore with ruffles that go over her shoulders.

Marnie, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey It has tiny blue flowers and green leaves, and looks just right with her cream colored blouse with blue bands around the neck, cuffs, and hem.

Marnie, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey Her little kitty feet are covered by tan high-button shoes over blue tights. Under her dress are white pantaloons, from which her striped tail emerges.

Marnie, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey Marnie is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, created from my own design and pattern. She is made from 100% cotton fabric which has been sewn, stuffed, and completely hand painted with acrylic paints.

Marnie, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey Marnie’s curled tail enables her to sit prettily all by herself on a shelf or a table, or in a cabinet. She can also sit on a chair, or stand with a doll stand. (Chair and doll stand not included.) Marnie is meant for display only.

Marnie, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMarnie is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She is 8 and 1/2 inches tall.

Marnie, Original One-of-a-kind Maine Coon Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyUpdate: Marnie has been adopted! Thank you!

Marnie’s friend is Lucinda the black cat (coming soon).

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Edith, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey

Edith, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey Edith lives in an old farmhouse at the end of a winding country road.

Edith, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey She likes the sound of crickets and katydids on warm summer evenings, and admires the puffy white clouds that hover over the pasture during the day.

Edith, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey Edith wishes she could learn to play the guitar. She could sit on her long front porch and accompany herself while singing country songs to all the little animals who would surely gather around to listen.

Edith, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey When Edith got up this morning and saw what a pretty day it was, she put on her pale yellow flowered pinafore over her yellow blouse, with the green scalloped collar and cuffs. She picked out matching green tights to wear under her white pantaloons. She chose her light brown high-button shoes to go with her outfit.

Edith, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey Edith is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, created from my own design and pattern. She is made from 100% cotton fabric which has been sewn , stuffed, and completely hand painted with acrylic paints. Her whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Edith, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey Edith’s paws are needle-sculpted, and her arms are button-jointed so that she can pose. Her face was sculpted from paperclay smoothed into her fabric head.

Edith, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey Edith has a curled striped tail which enables her to sit by herself on a shelf or a table, or in a cabinet. She can also sit on a chair or stand with a doll stand. (Chair and doll stand not included.)

Edith, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyEdith is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She is 8 and 1/2 inches tall. Edith is meant for display only.

Edith, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyUpdate: Edith has already been adopted. Thank you!