Here is an adorable version of my “Dogs Only” paper pieced pattern done by Dave.
Very sweet, Dave! I like how you used the option to use fabric pieces for the dog’s eyes instead of buttons. The red border really makes the animals “pop”. Great job!
Here is the original pattern.
I love to share projects my friends have made using my patterns 🙂
I have been designing dog blocks for a few months, so FINALLY I have something to offer to all of you cat lovers! The Crazy Cats Paper Pieced Quilt has 12 expressive cats. My challenge was to create a quilt using all secondary colors; orange, green, and violet. As an art teacher, I always like to use color families successfully. The Crazy Cats Quilt pops with fun color, but could easily be done in neutral tones, too.
Here are 3 of my favorites. I lucked out and found the perfect cream background fabric with tiny orange, green, and violet dots.
Here’s the easiest block:
This is an easy to construct quilt , and would be great for beginning paper piecers.
The pattern is available on Etsy and Craftsy.
I know many friends who will go crazy for these “Kitty and Pup Potholders”.
I had so much fun paper piecing these two. The blocks couldn’t be easier and would be great for beginners. I used buttons for my eyes, as I intend to flip the potholders over and use the back if I need to set something hot on them. But the eyes could also be done with appliqued fabric circles.
This kitty is too sweet! The kitty who ate the cream.
And how cute is he? Doesn’t he look like he just got into mischief?
This pattern is available on Etsy or Craftsy.
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I promised to reveal more of the real live pets that inspired my latest paper pieced quilt design, “Dogs Only”.
This adorable quilt has 11 different dog breeds, all inspired by real pets.
This is a Labradoodle inspired by Percy, owner Kathleen McCormick.
And this cutie is a Westie named Mac, who’s lovely owner is my neighbor Peg Olson.
This cutie patootie is a Yorkie named Muggsy, owner is Mary Waldecker.
I love puppies with patches on their eyes, so I couldn’t resist this Terrier that I call Patch, owner unknown.
I had a lovely conversation with a customer about her Great Dane, Duke. Unfortunately I never got her name 🙁 However, I still couldn’t resist dedicating this block to Duke.
And here is the Saint Bernard, Studley Muffin, owner Jacqi Levy. Jacqi runs the “Keep Me In Stitches” quilt shop in Appleton. Her sweet Studley Muffin has passed away and is greatly missed.
All 11 dog blocks are available in the “Dogs Only” pattern on Etsy or Craftsy.
The Dogs Only quilt (42″x 51″) was so much fun to design. Each paper pieced block was inspired by a real dog, whose photo was shared with me by their loving owner! I will include some of the photos of the real life inspiration dogs in todays blog, and others will be shared in later blogs. There were so many proud pet owners that I have made “extra” blocks that can be purchased separately and substituted, if desired.
The Airedale is “Guinness” and the owner is Heidi Dronchi.
The Shih Tzu is “Molly” and the owner is Glenda Becker.
The Beagle is “Copper” and the owner is Lynn Much.
The Dachshund is “Oscar” and the owner is Jennifer Strauser.
The Bull Dog is “Tucker” and the owner is Lindsey Grover.
I will reveal the names of more dogs and their proud owners soon…
This original pattern can be found on Etsy and Craftsy.
A clever customer, Mary Ehlert, used a paper pieced block from my Forest Friends pattern to decorate her tote bag. How cute! All the animals in my pattern can be used for lots of projects, not only quilts. I love that Mary shared her creativity with us.
This pattern can be found on Etsy.
The paper pieced Dinosaur Quilt measures 44″x 60″. As you can see, it highlights 6 cool dinosaurs: Stegosaurus, T-Rex, Spinosaurus, Brontosaurus, Pterodactyl, and my personal favorite, Triceratops.
Using a striped fabric for the teeth makes the paper piecing go super quick! It is such an easy way to get that GRRRRR look.
A zigzag fabric works cool for the teeth, too. There are so many nice chevron fabrics available right now, so finding a fabric similar to the black and white zigzag should be fairly easy. I found mine at my local quilt shop.
In the Stegosaurus, I just used a simple black fabric for his teeth. And I love using the tiny black and white stripe for his toes. It adds a nice graphic quality to the quilt.
I satin stitched the words, but they could easily be machine embroidered. If you increase the stitch width at the end of each letter as you satin stitch, the letters look a bit fancier.
This paper pieced Dinosaur quilt pattern is available on Etsy and on Craftsy.
This easy to paper piece quilt is filled with delightful jungle animals!
I can’t decide which bird is my favorite…
but there are 4 to choose from: Macaw, Toucan, Parrot and Flamingo.
But my absolute favorite is the zebra! This quilt was inspired by the lovely zebra print fabric! One look at this luscious fabric and I knew my next quilt was going to be all jungle animals.
This pattern is available for instant download on Etsy.
“ROAR”, the paper pieced lion, is the second quilt from a series of jungle animal quilts that I am designing. He is so adorable! This is a very easy quilt to assemble.
The lion consists of 4 blocks put together, and the letters are super easy.
“Roar” would be a great buddy for your child to cuddle.
Pattern available in PDF or hard copy on Etsy
What a happy herd of giraffes. Paper piece this sweet quilt with fast and easy blocks. This quilt would be adorable in any child’s room!
Each giraffe is constructed from two 8″x 8″ paper pieced blocks. Using 1″ wide rick rack for their mane makes the piecing fast and easy.
The giraffe blocks can be used for other fun projects, too.
Here is my son, Brady, holding a cute pillow. Who doesn’t love giraffes!
This digital or hard copy pattern can be found at Made By Marney on Etsy.
Welcome! I'm Mary Hertel (Marney) from Oshkosh, Wisconsin and I design paper piece patterns. View my complete profile.
Welcome! I'm Mary Hertel (Marney) from Oshkosh, Wisconsin and I design paper piece patterns. View my complete profile.
