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Wednesday, 14 October 2015

Dog Gone Cute Quilt



Today is my day on the wonderful Dog Gone Cute Blog Hop hosted by Lorna of Sew Fresh Quilts
Originally I was going to make an overnight bag for this little guy that I dog sit quite often.

                         
  His name is Bruce and he is very at home at my house. His Mum & Dad are always forgetting his bowl or some other item when they return home from a visit though, so I thought it would be a good idea to make a bag to keep all his possessions in. 
However, my middle son recently visited friends who have a new beagle puppy and returned saying that they really did need a quilt or blanket for him. We knew the Dog Gone Cute blocks would be just perfect, so poor old Bruce is going to have to wait for his tote!

The pattern gives instructions for 2 sizes of block, with many, many variations of dog faces. I chose to make 4 of the larger blocks. I made two of Dog 1, one Dog 5 and  one Dog 7.
I added a 3 1/2" background strip to the top and bottom of each to make them square.

                         

  I then added 2" finished grey sashing to the blocks and I found the most perfect backing fabric.

                         

It's called Patch Bones as is by Makower UK.
I quilted wavy lines horizontally across the quilt using Aurifil 50/2 in shade 2600, and bound it with the same blue solid as I used for background of the top left hand block.
The pattern was a dream to follow. Lorna lays everything out in a clear and concise way. Her designs are all so adorable!

I think this little guy (his name is Bobby) is going to be very happy with his new quilt!


And here is Bruce proudly posing next to the quilt. He's going to be quite disappointed when he realises it's not for him!


Be sure to visit some of the other participants in the Blog Hop. The schedule is here:

Thursday, October 15
Anita of Daydreams of Quilts
Gina of Quilts and Cakes
Beth of Words & Stitches
Rachel of Quiltineering
Julie of Mack and Mable

Tuesday, October 20
Cathy of A Quilting Chick
Selina of Selina Quilts
Shauna of Shauna’s World
Gayle of Pedal Sew Lightly
Kathy of Kayak Quilting

Thursday, October 22
Sandy of Upstairs Hobby Room
Heide of Heide’s Quilty Hugs
Britt-Inger of Hill Valley Quilter
Judy of How ART You?
Louisa of Sewmotion


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63 comments:

  1. Heide15 October 2015 at 12:06

    What a sweet finish! Love the yellow, just makes everything pop! Bruce looks like a sweet visitor, you might have to make the bag for him, the top brown pup looks like him, LOL! Great finish and love the backing fabric too.

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    1. Mack and Mabel16 October 2015 at 10:04

      Thank you. Yes, the top block does look like him! That's what his Mum said. It was quite accidental though!

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  2. Gina15 October 2015 at 12:17

    Bobby is adorable and will love his quilt. You are going to have to make something for Bruce soon or he's going to sulk xx

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  3. Lorna McMahon15 October 2015 at 12:37

    So stinkin' cute!!! Although Bruce is such a handsome fellow, that little Bobby is quite the sweetie. I hope he likes his quilt as much as I do! I love how you added to the blocks to make them square. And with such fun background colours! Beautiful work, Julie!

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    1. Mack and Mabel16 October 2015 at 10:10

      Thanks Lorna. It was a great pattern to work with.

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  4. Anita15 October 2015 at 12:49

    A very nice and colorful Dog Gone Cute quilt!

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  5. krislovesfabric15 October 2015 at 13:14

    Love your quilt and Bobby but Bruce really steals this post...what a photogenic guy he is!

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    1. Mack and Mabel16 October 2015 at 10:11

      He He! He loves having his photo taken! He's quite the poser!

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  6. Carol Swift15 October 2015 at 13:28

    The quilt is literally dog gone cute! I hope Bruce gets over not getting that adorable quilt, but Bobby looks like he will love it.

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    1. Mack and Mabel16 October 2015 at 10:13

      Thanks Carol. I'm sure Bruce has forgotten it already. He's very good at remembering where the treats and toys are stored at my house though!!

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  7. Vicki in MN15 October 2015 at 13:46

    Such cuteness~the quilt and the real deal, LOL How big did your quilt finish at then?

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    1. Mack and Mabel16 October 2015 at 10:15

      Thanks Vicki.
      The quilt was 42" square. Hopefully a good size for on the couch, or as a car blanket.

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  8. Sewmotion15 October 2015 at 13:56

    Your fabric choices have made these dogs look very bold and proud, just like Bruce, so sweet!

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  9. Karen @runsewfun15 October 2015 at 15:04

    So this finished about 42" square? I LOVE IT! Great choices on the background colors. The placement creates great balance. So cute...the real dogs, too!

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    1. Mack and Mabel16 October 2015 at 10:16

      Thanks Karen. Yes it was 42" square. Hopefully a useful size for protecting the couch and car seats.

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  10. Britt-Inger15 October 2015 at 16:34

    It is really a lovely quilt. And I love your choice of background fabrics. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

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  11. Ruth15 October 2015 at 16:42

    Poor Bruce but Bobby looks like he love the company of a dog gone cute quilt! I really like the different background colours!

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    1. Mack and Mabel16 October 2015 at 10:18

      Thanks Ruth. I don't think Bruce minds. He'd rather have a ball to play with!

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  12. Quilts By Laurel15 October 2015 at 20:40

    Your quilt is completely adorable! :)

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  13. Little Quiltsong15 October 2015 at 23:24

    Awwwww - this is so cute! Love all the background fabric you used with your blocks!

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    1. Mack and Mabel16 October 2015 at 10:19

      Thank you so much. Lorna's patterns are always so rewarding to make.

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  14. Deb@newcreativestate.wordpress.com15 October 2015 at 23:43

    Lucky Bobby to be getting such a lovely quilt!

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    1. Mack and Mabel16 October 2015 at 10:20

      Thank you Deb. I'm sure his parents will love it too

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  15. Jenn @ A Quarter Inch from the Edge16 October 2015 at 02:15

    I can't believe a dog gets this lovely quilt... he's a lucky little beagle. Your pups are very cute... especially the one in the upper left hand corner. The two shades of brown work so well!

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    1. Mack and Mabel16 October 2015 at 10:22

      Thank you Jenn. He's a very special little pup and I know his parents will take good care of ti, so it was worth the effort.

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  16. Jak and Will by Stephanie16 October 2015 at 04:11

    So thoughtful of your son, and so nice of you to do it. And it turned out lovely!

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    1. Mack and Mabel16 October 2015 at 10:23

      Thank you. I'm always happy when my kids ask me to make something!

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  17. Dana Gaffney16 October 2015 at 13:29

    I like the different colors for the backgrounds, it really makes the faces stand out. I think Bruce needs his own quilt before a tote bag, he posed so beautifully for that pic. :)

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    1. Mack and Mabel16 October 2015 at 16:16

      Thank you Dana.
      I think you're right, especially as I'm better at making quilts than I am tote bags!

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  18. legato195816 October 2015 at 15:46

    Love your puppy quilt for Bobby! It turned out beautifully. It was also fun to meet the doggies in your life!
    Susie

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    1. Mack and Mabel16 October 2015 at 16:18

      Thanks Susie. I haven't met Bobby yet, but Bruce has character in bucket loads!

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  19. Anita16 October 2015 at 16:13

    Bruce is adorable! :) Love your quilt too! Beautiful job!

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    1. Mack and Mabel17 October 2015 at 10:28

      Thanks Anita! Bruce is quite a character, and yes, he's adorable......when he's asleep!

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  20. Mack and Mabel16 October 2015 at 16:20

    Thanks Anita! Bruce is quite a character, and yes, he's adorable......when he's asleep!

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  21. Teje Karjalainen16 October 2015 at 19:01

    Hi! Bobby and Bruce are both so cute! You have made beautiful quilt; I love the colours! Perhaps Bruce will get a quilt too?! x Teje & Nero

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    1. Mack and Mabel16 October 2015 at 21:51

      Thanks, I'm sure Bruce will get one very soon!

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  22. Susan L.16 October 2015 at 19:15

    So cute!

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  23. Susan L.16 October 2015 at 19:16

    So cute!

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  24. Ioleen16 October 2015 at 20:42

    Bobby is one lucky pup to be receiving such a beautiful quilt. I feel sorry for Bruce. He needs a quilt to keep at your house for when he visits.

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    1. Mack and Mabel17 October 2015 at 10:27

      Thanks Loleen. That's a great idea! I've knitted Bruce blankets for his basket before, but to have a quilt that he keeps here would be so useful. Thanks so much for the suggestion!

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  25. Mack and Mabel16 October 2015 at 21:55

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  26. tink's mom16 October 2015 at 23:08

    Your son is so thoughtful. Your quilt turned out so nice. What a wonderful gift.

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    1. Mack and Mabel17 October 2015 at 10:29

      Yes, He's a very thoughtful son. Im very lucky. Thank you for our lovely comments. I'm sure it will be treasured.

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  27. Lisa J.17 October 2015 at 00:20

    Your dog models are very talented. I really like how you made very colourful backgrounds for your dogs, and the way you squared up the blocks.

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  28. helenjean@midgetgemquilts17 October 2015 at 09:35

    Gosh that's the first quilt I've heard actually made for a dog . They usually commandeer them ! I do love the bright colours in your quilt

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    1. Mack and Mabel17 October 2015 at 10:31

      Well, I wouldn't make one for just any dog, but this one is very precious to his owners!

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  29. Laney17 October 2015 at 14:47

    I love the bright backgrounds in your blocks and that wavy line quilting!!!! Lots of other pretty things on your blog, too. I need to follow so I can come back and visit you again. have a great weekend!

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  30. Cut&Alter18 October 2015 at 20:29

    Lovely quilt - and Bobby is one very lucky puppy!! The backing is just perfect.

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  31. Anja @ Anja Quilts19 October 2015 at 23:47

    I love the bright backgrounds. It's a great quilt.

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  32. Cathy21 October 2015 at 18:04

    It is so cute! I love how you squared up the blocks and the fun background colors. Love!

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    1. Mack and Mabel22 October 2015 at 09:35

      Thanks Cathy. I was torn between whimsical dog colours and real ones, so once I chose real, I decided to ensure the background was colourful.

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  33. KaHolly23 October 2015 at 10:24

    You did a great job!

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  34. Misha Gerrick3 November 2015 at 10:35

    It's adorable! ^_^

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