I feel much better now that I've finally gotten started working up my pattern.  Maybe Tom (currently at the dentist) can draw in her missing paw?  

In any event, while I still have a few adjustments to make, I am well on my way to being ready to blow up the pattern.  I'm thinking maybe 3x its current size will work for the spot I have in mind for the finished project.

Next I need to find some of the recommended glue for the class:

Aleene's Tacky Glue has some body to it so it won't seep through the fabric easily, and dries flexible, unlike other glues that are made to dry stiff. 

Hoping I can find it at Michael's or JoAnn's.  There are a few other supplies, like the foam core board, that I could pick up at the same time.