Lisa Berberette and her husband Jack are the heartwarming duo behind a creative and compassionate mission. Their journey began with a small group of 15 felines, which grew significantly when they rescued an additional 50 cats from an unfortunate fate. Through their dedication, Happy Cat Stitchery now provides a forever home to 27 cats and two small pups, each with their own unique story and challenges. Their vision extends beyond the present, aiming to downsize personal belongings and establish a nonprofit sanctuary for their feline friends. Their efforts are fueled by the generosity of supporters who contribute through various means, ensuring that every animal enjoys a life filled with care and love. Lisa and Jack’s story is a testament to the power of love and the impact a small group of dedicated individuals can have on the lives of many. Their future plans promise a haven for cats and an inspiring example of kindness in action as Happy Cat Stitchery & Sanctuary. The Happy Cat Herd is not just a group of rescued animals; it’s a symbol of hope and the relentless spirit of two people committed to making a difference, one stitch and one cat at a time.
150 pounds of kibble. 500 pounds of kitty litter. 800 cans of cat and dog food. $1000+ for veterinary bills and medicine (not including the occasional emergency vet visits). We refuse to even think about our weekly purchases of paper towels and cleaning supplies.
How do we do it? We ask ourselves that, too, every day! And that’s where you come in.
It takes a village to raise a herd.
If you have more craft supplies than could be used in a cat’s nine lives, donate them to the Happy Cat Herd! We resell these items and use every penny of profit to directly fund the daily, and sometimes emergency, expenses of our rescued feline and canine residents…plus a few more that always seem to find us along the way.
Now grab those extra Amazon boxes you’ve been hoarding and fill them with new and gently used crafts we can resell for the rescues! What kind of items can you send?
Cross stitch thread, fabrics, and patterns (no printed PDFs please). Project bags in all types and sizes. Quilting supplies, patterns, and fabrics. Unused sewing patterns (yes, the unopened ones from 1969 that grandma keeps in that huge stack of boxes in the corner of her sewing room), thread spools, pin cushions, needle packs. Yarn, stitching markers, patterns and needles for crochet and knitting. Beads, jewelry findings, hobby tools. Wool locks, batts and roving for needle felting. Punch needle patterns, tools, frames and thread balls. Framed or unframed finished items that need to find a new home because your grandkids won’t appreciate them. But we do!
The cats “help” us sort and group the items, then we list them in the appropriate Facebook groups, in our ETSY shop, and here on our website. It’s a lot of time, work, and care…but that’s what we do best. Thank mew for helping us fill their hearts and tummies every day.
If some paper towels rolls fall into those boxes, that’s okay, too! And if you still aren’t ready to share your stash, you can always share the love by sending us supplies from our Amazon Wish List.
Thank Mew! ~ Lisa, Jack & The Happy Cat Herd
Keeping hands and toes BUSY!
Tutorials
From subtle shading suggestions to final finishing techniques, templates to tool tricks, our growing list of tutorials make the most of our patterns and your projects. Let’s learn and grow together…
Absolutely cute pattern with great instructions! This was the first that I had ordered from this seller and it was a very enjoyable process. I will be watching for her next patterns to be created for me to then purchase!
Stacie
Lisa’s pattern are well done and easy to read. Every time I look at the finish I will think of her cats. The purchase is so fast and easy. Love this shop.
Mary
The quality of these patterns are excellent – very well-written instructions and great pictures. I have ordered many of her patterns and have never been disappointed.
Marie
This pattern is great! Excellent pictures come with the instructions. I ordered 3 patterns and am very satisfied.
