Fourteen adorably goofy dogs! Want to make sure you have the right dog pattern? I have more than one. :-) The Playful Puppies and More Playful Puppies patterns are both designed to make specific dog breeds. Together, they have all the instructions and pieces you need to make any of the 50 most popular dog breeds in America - and you can mix and match the templates to make even more. They're both more advanced patterns. The Lovable Mutts pattern - what you're looking at here - is a super easy pattern, perfect for beginners. The dogs aren't supposed to represent specific breeds - they're just cute and fun. :-) All three patterns have blocks that finish at 10 inches square - so you can mix and match blocks between them. This is exclusively available as a PDF pattern, delivered instantly and ready to print onto letter-size paper or fusible adhesive sheets. No shipping costs and no waiting! With detailed instructions, step by step photos, and video tutorials, this versatile pattern is easy enough for beginners. Use it to make quilts, pillows, wall hangings, tote bags and more! Perfect for dog people of all ages! Pattern Details You get. . . A digital pattern delivered by email. (If you're not sure what a PDF pattern is, you'll find more info here.) Fourteen cute puppy applique patterns – full size so there’s no enlarging needed Reversed and exploded appliqué patterns to print directly onto freezer paper or fusible adhesive. No tracing! Every piece is labeled so it’s easy to assemble after you’ve cut it all apart. SVG files for use with electric cutting machines. Detailed instructions and lots of step by step photos – both with and without a lightbox. You’ll never feel lost or wonder if you’re doing it right. Detailed cutting instructions for crib, nap and twin sized quilts. (There's info for additional sizes here.) Instructions for assembling the quilt – layering, basting, quilting and binding – with links to videos for all of them - including links to Quilt As You Go videos. Links to videos teaching you all the skills you’ll need to complete the project. It’s a workshop disguised as a pattern! Size Each block finishes at 10" square. The pattern includes detailed instructions for the following sizes. . . crib (50" square - 25 blocks) napping (50" x 60" - 30 blocks) - this is my favorite size for on the couch twin (70" x 90" - 63 blocks) Difficulty I designed this quilt to teach appliqué – so it’s great for beginners, and a fun and relaxing project for more experienced stitchers. If you can use your sewing machine, you have the skills you need to make this cute dog quilt quilt. I used appliqué with fusible adhesive and Quilt As You Go to make a super easy quilt - almost all done on the machine. The pattern also includes links to videos teaching needle turn appliqué and machine appliqué with freezer paper, in case you prefer those methods. Materials Needed You can find links to sources for many of my favorite tools and supplies here. Want the exact fabrics I used for my sample? You can find them here. I designed it especially for applique! If you're making a quilt in one of my standard sizes, here are recommended fabric amounts needed. Crib Size (50" square) 3 yards of a variety of background fabrics assorted prints for the appliques (get at least 7 fat quarters, but you’ll probably want more for variety) 2 1/2 yards fabric for the quilt back (or 1 1/2 yards Cuddle Fleece) 1/2 yard binding fabric Napping Size (50" x 60") 3 1/3 yards of a variety of background fabrics assorted prints for the appliques (get at least 8 fat quarters, but you’ll probably want more for variety) 4 yards fabric for the quilt back (or 2 yards Cuddle Fleece) 1/2 yard binding fabric Twin Size (70" x 90") 7 yards of a variety of background fabrics assorted prints for the appliques (get at least 16 fat quarters, but you’ll probably want more for variety) 5 yards fabric for the quilt back (or 4 yards Cuddle Fleece) 5/8 yard binding fabric You'll find materials lists for additional quilt sizes here. Other Materials batting (I love Warm & Natural 100% cotton batting) fusible adhesive (if using my favorite appliqué with fusible adhesive technique) - I use Heat & Bond Lite for all my quilts Permissions This pattern is not available for commercial resale. That means you may not copy and sell or digitally distribute the pattern or any variation of the pattern. For information about selling something you make using my designs, please see this post.
