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I don't care for it, but I do think that that is, at least, better then a torn up sofa. But prevention goes a long way - SoftClaws are great things.
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I probably could have liked that if it was a little more uniform and not on microsuede or whatever that material is.

I think stitched on fabric could be really cute on a canvas sofa, but gluing things to your couch just doesn't seem like a good idea...

This is why God invented slipcovers...

Speaking of cats clawing things but considering a different room. Anyone know how to replace (or can I scrap?) the plastic-wrap kind of covering on the top part of a GE (white) dishwasher around the controls? My cat scratched little holes there, and I don't know if I can just pull all that cover off (it's not on the rest of the machine). The dishwasher's only 2 years old (and the newly adopted 3-year-old-cat only been with me about 9 months). Thoughts?

I think that the idea behind it is very creative -- but I think that the application isn't so great. This looks like it isn't really going to stand the test of time (not even a couple of days).

"Anyone know how to replace (or can I scrap?) the plastic-wrap kind of covering on the top part of a GE (white) dishwasher around the controls?"

Rip it off and throw it away - That's the protective covering for shipping from the factory.

me no likey

I just don't like felt in general for most things -- it isn't built to be durable, it fades, it fluffs around the edges (fraying, but without the strings), it usually can't be washed, it's just cheap nasty stuff for temporary use. (Whew, I feel better now!)

To do something similar that might actually look cool, a person could try crewel embroidery. First mend the torn spots by stitching over them (needle and thread) for structural stability. Then using embroidery YARN, stitch the designs in crewel stitches -- books tell how. (Mostly a few very simple stitches done with pretty large scale needlework...)

But if it were my furniture, I'd get a slip cover. And a scratching post for the cat/s.

I like it and depending on the felt used, it can be durable. If you're using the cheap felt from a chain craft store, it's not going to last long or look good. If you use a high quality felt though, there's no reason it wouldn't last a long time. I think I'd oh so carefully stitch it on though which would take a long time, but would look better in the end.

I agree with you on this being "more" tempting for the cats. That's exactly what I was thinking in my head as soon as I saw the picture.

Even kids would pull on this.

I think they are better off putting a slip cover on it. At least a slip cover they can continually change the color or look.

It looks kind of like the fake spider webbing you can buy for your bushes to decorate for Halloween. And is that a duct tape wall behind the couch?

Oh the current state of AT commenters ....

I love the idea! And the foiled up wall.

neat idea! the birds are a cute touch.

This just doesn't look like it's crafted well...especially where the felt overlaps.

Good for a quick, temporary fix while you're shopping for a new couch!

Use this idea and your cat will thank you. You think the original fabric looks bad? Wait 'til she gets her claws in something like this.

How about good old antimacassars? Done right, they might make a witty [temporary] statement? Or, as bepsf pointed out, there's a reason why God invented slipcovers. . . .

I... kind of think it's hideous. Gluing felt to the couch? Ew.

Hint on the cat scratching: most cats hate bubble wrap, or doublesided tape, as a scratching surface. The bubble wrap of course makes frightening noises when it gets clawed, and most cats hate the feeling that their paws are stuck to whatever surface they're trying to attack. So attaching either of these to the sofa for a few weeks (and providing an appropriate and catnip-scented scratching post nearby) may end the furniture torture. It worked with my Siamese, at least.

Two words...de claw.

I just bought a Bludot sofa and want a cat but I am going to find one that is already declawed. I am sorry, but that sofa was like $2000.

The application on this one is not so very wonderful. Even if it was, I don't think I would like it. It is a little to trendy... this look is getting a little repetitive.

Declawing a cat is like cutting off your fingers at the first knuckle, LTZ. If your sofa is that important to you, maybe you should get a goldfish instead.