Pesky Cat Designs

Rider Crossing 8x10 Print by Otradausa   Purse with a Galloping Horse Applique by Pesky Cat Designs My latest equestrian appliques are inspired by a recent road trip that took me through the many horse farms located in Ocala, Florida .  The purse above features a galloping horse applique that was hand drawn, hand cut and machine sewn onto the bag. It is now available in my shop . Stay tuned for more equestrian-inspired creations coming to the Pesky Cat Designs shop very soon! I found Rider Crossing , by Otradausa , posted above searching Etsy's new category, Equestrain Prep . Anita of Otrada creates stylish and distinctive animal-inspired products. Check out her shop for lots of beautiful items! 

I was so inspired by my recent road trip that took me through all the beautiful horse farms located in Ocala, Florida , that I had to create a handbag to celebrate this majestic animal. Ocala is a city in Marion County, Florida, USA.  Marion County is one of the major thoroughbred centers of the world, with over 1,200 horse farms in total and about 600 thoroughbred farms. While driving by these beautiful farms I told my partner that I would love to have a home on a couple of acres with some horses. My partner, who grew up with horses, quickly made sure that I was aware of all that work that is involved with taking care of a horse and how much food they eat. It did not take me long to snap out of my day dream!  Also, today my Wayfarer Purse in Chartreuse made it to Etsy's front page! It was created by an Etsy administrator using the search term "lime green."  I had so many of my Etsy friends write to me and let me know. Thanks guys! I feel very lucky to have meet so many ...