r/Visiblemending • u/FloorSimilar7551 • Dec 20 '24

EMBROIDERY Progress on my sisters couch

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I’m almooooooost done with this project and while I’m somewhat annoyed bc my sister’s cats apparently are still scratching at this couch and I’m basically positive will destroy the decorative part, I am proud of the work I’ve done!

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u/hlg64 Dec 20 '24

So cute!

(Unsolicited advice, sorry. If you can, get a cat scratcher so they'll be less tempted to scratch the couch.)

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u/FloorSimilar7551 Dec 20 '24

She has two like RIGHT next to the couch 🤦🏽‍♀️ but I’m getting the covers another user recommended!

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u/_the_violet_femme Dec 22 '24

I have so many cat scratchers that my cat will not touch

One he is visibly frightened of and will run from if you take him near

The couch is his chosen comfort object

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u/blahblahnumbers Dec 20 '24

You could get those plastic sticky things to put on top of your work to preserve it ❤️ - we use these and it's worked so far https://www.amazon.com/cat-scratch-furniture-couch-protector-deterrent/dp/B07DT83CBV/

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u/FloorSimilar7551 Dec 20 '24

Ordering RIGHT NOW

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u/niiborikko Dec 20 '24

If it comes with pins, you may want to not use them, depending on the cat's personalities. Our extremely curious cat nearly ate one, & that would be a big problem, & a huge vet bill!

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u/FloorSimilar7551 Dec 20 '24

I will pass that along—I’m leaving today from Visiting her!

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u/blahblahnumbers Dec 20 '24

Yes definitely! We don't use the pins. It will stick without them.

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u/No-Vermicelli3787 Dec 20 '24

I should have used those on my upholstered bed 🙃. My cat is indoor/outdoor and has much to scratch on. He’s made my bed his 🤭

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u/Cheap-Economics4897 Dec 20 '24

I am picturing you embroidering as quickly as possible while trying to fend off the cats with your other hand.

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u/Double_Estimate4472 Dec 22 '24

And maybe a knee or foot too. OP’s gotta go full-body zone defense. Or maybe goalie is the better metaphor?

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u/lord-savior-baphomet Dec 20 '24

How badly does your back hurt after working on this? Lol 😂 it is very cute!

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u/FloorSimilar7551 Dec 20 '24

Actually when I went to attach the fabric I tilted it up on the side and was like WHY DIDNT I DO MORE OF THE WORK THIS WAY

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u/loulouroot Dec 20 '24

This is so great - what cool additions. Although yes, I too would worry about all my hard work being ripped to shreds!

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u/cantstanzyya Dec 21 '24

Looks really cute! And matches the couch perfectly. …just random but I staple gunned cat scratch pads to my couch. I got so pissed off one day and just did it. But the couch was ruined and I have no talent. I come to this sub to get motivation lol

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u/FloorSimilar7551 Dec 22 '24

Complete and now shielded! (I got this pic from my sister a day after I left)

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u/Cheap-Economics4897 Dec 22 '24

Thanks so much for following up!

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u/cantstanzyya Dec 22 '24

Ohhhh smart. It looks great 😊

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u/RabbitPrestigious998 Dec 20 '24

I mostly got my cats to stop scratching the couch by putting double sided furniture tape (designed to be put on furniture and deter cats) where they liked to scratch and also adding 3 Berber carpet textured scratchers nearby.

They no longer "scratch" but still sometimes put their claws in the couch, which pulls threads occasionally.

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u/LeaningFaithward Dec 20 '24

It looks good

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u/redditusername374 Dec 22 '24

Awesome idea. Looks so great.

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u/sparklesquidd Dec 20 '24

How do you even do this

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u/FloorSimilar7551 Dec 20 '24

The bottom was already ripped and I cut it and cleaned up the edge, then while I could reach both sides I embroidered the trees, then I attached fabric to the underside to sew the raggedy edge to and sewed it back together

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u/MyOhMy2023 Dec 23 '24

You chose lovely trees to include. Thank you for describing the process.

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u/No-Vermicelli3787 Dec 20 '24

This is so cool! A lovely addition to the couch

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u/why-bother1775 Dec 22 '24

I admit I admire your work but honestly I would have gotten a wide accent binding/tape and put it around the edge of the couch. Bc otherwise you will have a couch with a lovely border on one side of the couch.

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u/FloorSimilar7551 Dec 22 '24

This was what my sister wanted 🤷🏽‍♀️

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u/Illustrious_Boot1237 Dec 23 '24

This is so beautiful!!