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Quilting: Pet Quilt
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Pet Quilt

Tiggy's Quilt

Tiggy's Quilt
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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Functional

For: Pets

Style: Retro / Vintage

Materials

Cotton

What was your inspiration?

I wanted to make a second quilt for my pet Tiggy.

What are you most proud of?

To be honest I am disappointed in this quilt as it seemed better in my head than when I actually put it together... I think the black fabric against the pastels is too severe.

However, I was very pleased with the way the pastels matched up and I was pleased with the border. Tiggy loves his new quilt and I guess that is what really matters :))))

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Always make sure to choose fabric that tones in and learn from your mistakes!

 

17 comments

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patz in suffolk on craftsy.com
patz in suffolk
Jul 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Lucky, lucky Tiggy! I've had to hide this picture from my Rupert, or he'll want one too! I think it's really great! Well done!
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Jul 30, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I was a bit disappointed on this one but Tiggy loves it so I guess thats what matters:)
Surfside6 on craftsy.com
Surfside6
Jul 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Hi Desna.....I knew you had relatives coming, as you had mentioned it. Sorry you have been sick. Probably too much to do all at once. Hope you will be up and on your feet soon. Miss seeing your comments Hugs for Tiggy
Surfside6 on craftsy.com
Surfside6
Jul 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Hi Desna - hope you see this note. Haven't seen you on line lately. Wanted to be sure you saw pictures by "Applekrisp" of a stack and whack quilt she is working on called "swoon" or something. I think if yu go to Projects in the near future, you will be able to see it ======gorgeous
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Jul 11, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much I will have a look:) I have been sick and then had some relatives from Australia come to visit so quilting has been to a minimum:(
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Jul 16, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Ooh Ive been looking at Applekrisp's swoon blocks, they are brill thanks for letting me knoe Surfside6 xxx
Sew Well Maide on craftsy.com
Sew Well Maide
May 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Desna, I love the black. It really pops the pastel colours and they frame the cat images beautifully. I reckon (bit of Aussie slang for you!!) your first idea is often the most intuitive and works a treat. Well done. Cheers, Karen.
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Jun 25, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Karen, I really was not sure of this one but you have given me some confidence in it. Tiggy sure enjoys it though ha
Pam Sews on craftsy.com
Pam Sews
May 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
It's adorable. (Sometimes when something like this happens to me I draw the darker background color through the others by using it to stitch...Like stitching a black squiggle line inside random pastel strips suggesting yarn, or stitching Tiggy's name inside a strip - pulling the black through the pastels might solve your problem.) but, from my side (and Tiggy's), I don't think you really have a problem!
desna on craftsy.com
desna
May 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much Pam for the lovely comment and for the advice. I think that is a brilliant idea with the black stitching. I have already washed the quilt a couple of times after Tiggy has used it so would the stitching still work ok?
Pam Sews on craftsy.com
Pam Sews
May 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
of course! Does Tiggy like playing with strings and things? Because some looped ribbon along the edges (or black ribbon stitched up in loops along one pastel strip) might be a lot of fun to play with.
Pieceful1 on craftsy.com
Pieceful1
May 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
it's adorable!
desna on craftsy.com
desna
May 26, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
thank you
Pamillia on craftsy.com
Pamillia
May 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Desna, your quilt is really cute. I like your fussy cutting & remember your pastels pull out the colors in the black. The black makes the pastels pop. But I do think you are going to have a problem on your hands with Tiggy. You might have to start making two quilts per season. :-)
desna on craftsy.com
desna
May 26, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I know Tiggy is getting spoilt;) thanks for the encouragment Pamilla:)
Surfside6 on craftsy.com
Surfside6
May 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
The important thing is....Tiggy is happy, right? I think it is super cute, even with the black. I just thought when I typed the word black : cat fur catcher? It's still adorable.
desna on craftsy.com
desna
May 26, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks and yes Tiggy is very happy with his new quilt even with the cat fur;)

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