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New stuffed animal bunnies, Hug Me Slugs, and an EKG for me

Daffodil yellow Hug Me Slugs handmade stuffed animal banana slug art toys by artist Elizabeth Ruffing

Coral pink Hug Me Bunnies handmade stuffed animal rabbit art toys by artist Elizabeth RuffingIt’s been a long time since I updated my blog. I have a few new fleece stuffed animal toys, three coral Hug Me Bunnies and two sunny daffodil yellow Hug Me Slugs.

Daffodil yellow Hug Me Slugs handmade stuffed animal banana slug art toys by artist Elizabeth RuffingI’ve gotten some very sweet photos of my toys in their new homes. This sock kitten was a first birthday present from a little girl to her baby sister. There were little ones at the party passing the kitten around and hugging her.

Toddler hugging a red Hug Me Kitten sock kitten stuffed animal art toy by artist Elizabeth RuffingThis real kitty loves to cuddle with the Hug Me Slug her mom adopted. She takes naps with him.

Tabby cat cuddling with a grass green Hug Me Slug stuffed animal art toy by artist Elizabeth RuffingI’ve been trying to get some Easter bunny toys ready, in pretty pastel colors. I’m not sure I’ll have them posted by then, but if anyone would like one of the colors below for Easter, let me know. We will put them up in our Ruffing’s shop. I’ll add more as I get them sewn and photographed.

Stack of pastel fleece for Hug Me Bunny stuffed animal art toys by artist Elizabeth RuffingI’ve been struggling with fatigue lately, which makes me feel so slow. I try to keep up a steady pace, and rest when I need to. Over the past two years, I’ve felt slower, and in the past couple of months, I started noticing I had an irregular heartbeat. I didn’t want to make too much of it, and kept hoping it would pass. It mostly bothered me in the evening, and when I was lying down.

Magenta and apple green quilt blocks by Elizabeth RuffingI was at sewing and quilting club, on Friday morning last week, and my heart started acting up more than usual, which is probably a good thing, because I was able to get over to a nearby Urgent Care office to have an EKG while it was misbehaving, and they were able to record it. I was having a lot of PVC’s in succession. I have to wait a little while for an appointment with a cardiologist, but hopefully, there won’t be any underlying issues.

Stack of quilting cotton prints, Elizabeth RuffingIt takes some adjusting to. I try to remember to practice breathing more deeply to relax, and I try to stay more propped up when I lie down so it doesn’t bother me as much. I’m watching my diet more, and taking supplements again. I’m trying to take it easy, while I wait for more information. It’s on my mind a lot, which is distracting. My aunt send me a link to a site where people share their experiences with PVC’s, and it helped to read what other people were feeling. It’s kind of like having a bullfrog in my chest who comes out with a random, “Ribbit!” at any time. If I can feel it beating, it gives the impression of pausing frequently, although it is really just the ventricle beating at the wrong time. So, I’m kind of plodding along for now, and feeling somewhat tense.

Mr Bear, tabby-and-white cat behind my sewing machine, Elizabeth RuffingI have my kitty assistants always offering to help my get my sewing done, which reminds me, I need to make some  more catnip toys.

Santana, orange-and-white cat with his paws on a striped catnip toy kicker, Elizabeth Ruffing

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Patches, miniature calico cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max Bailey

Patches, miniature calico cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyPatches is a handmade miniature original, one-of-a-kind cat art doll, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Max Bailey.

Patches, miniature calico cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyPatches is a sweet calico kitten with pale green eyes. She tilts her head to one side when she meets someone new, and always wears her little kitty smile.

Patches and Kimmie, miniature calico and Ragdoll cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyPatches is wearing a grass-green dress, with a pale blue ruffle around the neck, bordered in gold.

Patches, miniature calico cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max Bailey She sits comfortably in her wooden chair that has a woven seat.

Patches, miniature calico cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyIt’s her favorite chair, and comes with her.

Patches, miniature calico cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max Bailey Patches is a one-of-a-kind work of art, and is meant for display only.

Patches, miniature calico cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyShe was sculpted from paperclay in multiple stages, to allow for drying and detailing.

Patches, miniature calico cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyPatches was painted under a magnifying light, with tiny brushes, one hair at a time.

Patches, miniature calico cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyShe is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Patches, miniature calico cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyPatches and her chair are 1:12 scale. (One inch equals one foot.) She is 1 and 1/2 inches tall.

Patches, miniature calico cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max Bailey

Update: Patches has been adopted. Thank you!

Patches’ Ragoll kitten friend above is Kimmie.

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Kimmie, miniature Ragdoll cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max Bailey

Kimmie, miniature Ragdoll cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyKimmie is a handmade miniature original, one-of-a-kind cat art doll, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Max Bailey.

Kimmie, miniature Ragdoll cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max Bailey Kimmie is a bi-colored Ragdoll kitten with a striking face and lovely blue eyes.

Kimmie, miniature Ragdoll cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyKimmie’s dress is jade green, with a neck ruffle that is pale blue-green, edged in gold.

Kimmie, miniature Ragdoll cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyKimmie’s favorite time of day is mid-afternoon, when she sits on the porch in her ladder back rocker, and watches the world go by. Her rocking chair comes with her.

Kimmie, miniature Ragdoll cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max Bailey Kimmie is a one-of-a-kind work of art, and is meant for display only.

Kimmie, miniature Ragdoll cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyShe was sculpted from paperclay in multiple stages, to allow for drying and detailing.

Kimmie, miniature Ragdoll cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max Bailey Kimmie was painted under a magnifying light, with tiny brushes, one hair at a time.

She is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Kimmie, miniature Ragdoll cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyKimmie and her chair are 1:12 scale. (One inch equals one foot.)

Kimmie is 1 and 5/8 inches tall.

Madison and Kimmie, miniature cat art dolls handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max Bailey

Update: Kimmie has been adopted. Thank you!

Kimmie’s friend above is Madison the tabby-and-white kitten.

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Polly, miniature Russian Blue cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max Bailey

Polly, miniature Russian Blue cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyPolly is a handmade miniature original, one-of-a-kind cat art doll, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Max Bailey.

Polly, miniature Russian Blue cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyPolly is a lovely Russian Blue kitten with green eyes. She is well-behaved, polite, and usually very quiet.

Polly, miniature Russian Blue cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyPolly loves her ornate garden bench. She is quite content to sit on it for hours while she admires the flowers, birds, and butterflies. Her bench comes with her.

Polly, miniature Russian Blue cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyPolly’s dress is blue, with rose polka dots. It has gathered sleeves and a white collar banded in rose.

Polly, miniature Russian Blue cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyPolly is a one-of-a-kind work of art, and is meant for display only.

Polly, miniature Russian Blue cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyShe was sculpted from paperclay in multiple stages, to allow for drying and detailing.

Polly was painted under a magnifying light, with tiny brushes, one hair at a time.

Polly, miniature Russian Blue cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyShe is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Polly, miniature Russian Blue cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyPolly and her garden bench are 1:12 scale. (One inch equals one foot.)

Polly is 1 and 3/8 inches tall.

Update: Polly has been adopted. Thank you!