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Response: I use a product for stiffening fabric called Fray-check. It is designed to keep edges from fraying but I use it all over the piece. White glue or Mod Podge also works, but takes longer to dry. Then I glue on card stock or occasionally Fun Foam to further stiffen the project and also protect the stitching. Glad you liked my efforts!
Response: Actually, the cat's name is Samwise, as in Samwise Gamgee of Hobbiton on the Water (from the Tolkein trilogy). Mostly he answers to Sam!! Thanks for the nice comments, and extra patting for your Sheltie. I once wrote a poem about a dog named Bram -- if you give me your e-mail I will send you a copy.