Black Cat in Window - The Story


 




If you follow me, SweetSlinky, on social media you'll know that I spend a lot of time walking around L.A. and I'm always looking for cats to photograph. Sometimes I even take pictures of cats without knowing I'm taking a picture of a cat. I snapped this photo because I liked the poster. It wasn't until after I'd posted it on social media that someone pointed out the black cat in the window. It has since become one of my favorite cat pictures and the inspiration for this cat square. I hope it will bring joy to the person who found it. If that person is you, please leave a comment here. Thanks!

The Cat Joy Project Story

The Cat Joy Project was conceived in late 2024 when I found myself feeling overwhelmed by a sense of doom and gloom. I needed to refocus my attention And so, the idea of creating quilted cat squares as a way to share my love of cats, walking, and Los Angeles was born. After spending the latter part of 2024 and the first month of 2025 teaching myself to sew, the project was ready to be launched. The hand sewn quilted squares are released on my walking routes for someone to find. Each square represents a cat that I have encountered either on one of my walks or at some other point in my life. Every cat has a story. If you find a cat square, you may keep it or relocate to be found again. I hope this small gesture will bring some joy and happiness to those who find the cats and follow their stories.


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