Monday, November 2, 2015

Dog Gone Cute Party


Did you follow the Dog Gone Cute quilt along and blog hop with Lorna at Sew Fresh Quilts?  I know you could pick up some free patterns and great tutes while the hop was on, but I loved this pattern so much that I bought it.  And I sewed along!


I used some of my deconstructed flannel shirts for my pups.  Kona White for accents and Kona Ash for the back ground.  I used the large block set 2 by 3 for a baby quilt.


I used a CT cotton thread in silver grey for the top and a beige for the back.  Just a free motion wave with my walking foot to quilt it.


I used a paw print ultra fleece for the back and Quilter's Dream ultra-select batt - a nice cuddly finish and it keeps the quilt from sliding off baby and the crib.  The binding is a scrap from stash - black with multi-color paw prints.  It gave a nice little pop of color to frame it all off.

Finished size after a wash and dry:  44.5" x 46.5"

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Sewingly Yours,
Sharon

26 comments:

Teje Karjalainen said...

Hi! Your puppy quilt is beautiful! Great colours and fabrics! x Teje

Lesley said...

Your quilt is gorgeous!

Dana Gaffney said...

Love this Sharon, the shirt fabric is perfect for those cute little faces.

Jeanie said...

Darling! I've never used fleece for the back but think that it would be soooooo cuddly! Nice job!

tink's mom said...

This was such a fun pattern. I love your take on it. Sounds so super cuddly.

Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting said...

How Cute! (I'm a dog person). Great use for those old plaid shirts.

Needled Mom said...

....and I loved your version.

gayle said...

I love the plaid puppies!

KaHolly said...

Very sweet! Clever to repurpose flannel shirts to make a warm and cozy quilt!

krislovesfabric said...

Oh wow! These look great in flannel shirts, great finish!

Anita said...

Such a great puppy quilt!

Carol Swift said...

Those cute puppies on the quilt look so soft and cuddly! Great use of flannel shirts!

KimM said...

Oh my goodness - I just purchased this pattern last week! Thank you for the hint about using the fleece for the backing.
xxx

Sheila said...

I love your puppies , they are adorable in the shirting fabrics ! I had wanted to make this pattern but just didn't get to it .

Sarah said...

Awww...what an adorable, cuddly baby quilt!

Christine M said...

Your dog quilt is gorgeous, Sharon.

Crafty Tokyo Mama said...

Those plaids really set off those pups. Your quilt is just lovely!

Val's Quilting Studio said...

I've been waiting for your finish! LOVE that you recycled shirts....I'm sentimental like that! HOpe to finish my binding tonight!!

Sheila said...

Such a super sweet baby quilt! Looks warm, soft and comforting. And all from recycled shirts. You go girl.

legato1958 said...

Love your sweet and soft baby quilt! This was a wonderful use for the soft shirts... and the paw print fleecy backing is sew perfect!
Susie

Rebecca in AK said...

Now that is one cute quilt! I love your choice for the backing too.

Lorna McMahon said...

Those plaid puppies are so sweet! Love the backing and binding fabrics you chose, Sharon. Just perfect for these cute doggies!

Kate said...

So very cute! I love all the puppy dog quilts I've seen. I love the plaids you used in your version.

Quilter Kathy said...

This is so fabulous... I love your puppies!!

Unknown said...

I love your quilt, reminds me of my dad's favorite shirts, soft and secure when would hold me on his lap! Brilliant use of color and fabric choice I think!!! Thanks of the inspiration, I'll have to go make me some more using shirtings!!!

Unknown said...

LOVE!! I voted for this one...I love that flannel! Looks so snuggly! Great job!!