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Meet Domino – Our Picky but Perfect Cat
My cat, Domino, is pretty serious about his food, his toys and his naps. He likes fish flavored cat food the best, requires new cat toys fairly often and prefers his naps on the stairs, the back of the couch and on top of any laundry that was just folded. Sigh. He’s picky and grouchy but also funny and sweet. He’s purrfect for us.
Just don’t wake him up from a nap…
…unless it’s for food… or for playing.
Why Domino Loves Purina Muse® Natural Cat Food
Domino approves of Purina Muse® Natural Cat Food. It’s made with real fish or poultry and has no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. Domino licked his bowl clean and was one happy cat!
After dinner, he went crazy playing with the embroidered cat nip toy that I made him.
DIY Embroidered Catnip Toy – Easy Tutorial
Want to make one for your cat? Here’s how:
For this project, I used my Brother SE400 embroidery machine. You’ll also need:
- Fish bones Stuffed embroidery file
- Catnip
- Fabric scraps
- Thread and stabilizer
- Temporary spray adhesive
No Embroidery Machine? No Problem!
If you don’t have an embroidery machine, cut two pieces of fabric into a fish shape, sew around the edges (leave a small opening), fill with catnip or polyfill, and stitch the opening closed. You’re finished!
With an embroidery machine?
If you’re using an embroidery machine, the process is simple. Follow the steps in your fish bones stuffed embroidery file to create the toy:
- Hoop your stabilizer and sew the first outline directly onto it.
- Add your fabric on top of the stabilizer using temporary spray adhesive, then stitch the next two steps – the fish outline and the sketched fish bone design.
- Remove the hoop (but not the fabric) and attach the back piece with adhesive. Place the hoop back in the machine and sew the final outline.
- Trim the fabric around the fish shape, remove it from the stabilizer, and fill with catnip or polyfill.
- Sew the small opening closed, and your embroidered catnip toy is ready to make your cat’s day!
You’re finished! You have the perfect handmade cat toy.
Great Gift Idea for Pet Lovers
These embroidered catnip toys make wonderful DIY gifts for holidays or pet birthdays.
Purina Muse® Natural Cat Food: Healthy, Grain-Free Options Your Cat Will Love
Domino is one happy cat! Between his new toy and his bowl of Purina Muse® Natural Cat Food, he’s set. Muse is exclusively available at PetSmart, with 30 delicious recipes and 24 grain-free options.
With Muse, you never have to choose between natural nutrition and great taste. Put it to the test with their clean plate guarantee—your cat will love it!
Does Your Cat Love Catnip Toys?
Does your cat prefer catnip toys or soft stuffed toys? Try this simple DIY cat toy tutorial and watch them play for hours!
More Pets & Projects on Joy’s Life
Love creating for your furry friends? Check out these paw-some projects and cat friendly posts:
- Quick Tips for a Happy, Calm & Healthy Cat – Discover stress-busting hacks like using Feliway® wipes and effective flea control to keep your cat content and healthy
- How to Conquer Your Cat’s Anxiety – Learn how pheromone therapy calmed Domino through tough times, from vet visits to furniture changes
- Create a Vinyl Decorated Cat Treat Mason Jar – A festive DIY craft for keeping treats visible and cute, perfect for the holidays
- Check Meowt Cat Embroidered Towel – Stitch a fun, personalized towel inspired by Domino’s sassy side—great for gifting
Domino is adorable! Thanks so much for such a beautiful tutorial #client
Thank you, Oriana! Domino is basking in the compliment right now! 🙂
I wish I knew how to make things like this, but I’m very bad with my hands! Your cat is very cute, by the way!
Haha, Domino’s face is SOO serious, like telling people, don’t mess with me face.
So true, Harrison! LOL! 😉