Meerkats applique pattern Pattern

Category:

Quilting

Type:

Home Decor

Item:

Blanket/Bedspread

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

• how to use your sewing machine

Pattern Description:

Meerkats are so cute! And they always stick together in mobs, so I had to include three on a single block. I designed this applique pattern especially for beginners. You can make it!

* The block is nice and big - 16 inches square! That means even though there are three cuties on it, the applique pieces are a nice size and easy to handle. The ears are tiny - but I give you special instructions for handling them.

* The edges are all convex curves - the easiest curves to handle.

You'll receive full-sized pattern pieces - nothing to enlarge or reduce. Though you can certainly do that if you prefer to make it larger or smaller. Reduce them down a bit and they'd be great on a T-shirt!

The pattern includes complete instructions with loads of step-by-step photos and links to video tutorials teaching you every skill you'll need to make this project.

The instructions in the pattern are for a quick and easy machine applique technique that looks very similar to fancy needle-turn applique, but there are also links to videos showing you how to applique with fusible adhesive or use needle-turn if you prefer the look of those methods.

With this single block you can make a wall hanging or pillow cover. Applique the design to a tote bag, a T-shirt, or anything else you can think of.

You could also repeat the same block multiple times in different colors for a Warholesque quilt.

This is one block in the Safari block of the month series. All 12 blocks in the series join to make a twin-sized quilt.