| There's no denying that puppies and dogs can | | | | live in the puppy and cats quilt pattern. |
| be a lot of fun, even when you are sewing | | | | This quilt features blocks of cats with small |
| them into a dog quilt pattern! | | | | fish cutouts combined with a puppy and his |
| | | | favorite treat, a bone. This cat and dog |
| If the recipient of your quilt loves Scottie | | | | quilt pattern is sure to delight those who |
| dogs, you will find various Scottie dog quilt | | | | love pets! |
| patterns available for free online. Some are | | | | |
| appliqué quilt projects and others are | | | | To create a truly personalized dog quilt |
| foundation quilting projects. There's also a | | | | pattern, use photos of the featured dog on |
| very good Scottie dog block quilt pattern | | | | the quilt blocks. The photo transfer can be |
| design for those who prefer traditional block | | | | done at home by using photo transfer paper |
| piecing. | | | | from your favorite hobby or craft store. Be |
| | | | sure to buy the transfer paper that is |
| If you enjoy appliqué quilting, you can | | | | appropriate for the fabric color you plan to |
| find just about any breed you'd like to | | | | use. The transfer paper you would use for |
| create your dog quilt pattern. Whether your | | | | white (and light colored) fabrics differs |
| quilt will feature a poodle or a boxer, there | | | | from the paper you would use to transfer to |
| are many dog quilt patterns online, free for | | | | darker fabrics. |
| the using. If you have a specific breed in | | | | |
| mind, use your favorite search engine to look | | | | If you're using white or light colored |
| for the dog quilt pattern you need. | | | | fabric, you could use a digitial direct to |
| | | | garment process to print your photos. |
| If you want to feature cute dogs in general, | | | | |
| you'll find plenty of dog quilt patterns to | | | | Since the equipment used for this process is |
| fit your need. One is called a "Floppy Eared | | | | generally expensive, most people don't have |
| Dog" and is sometimes referred to as the | | | | direct to garment printers in their homes. |
| "Happy Dog" quilt pattern. The cut puppy | | | | However, the process is becoming more popular |
| would make an adorable quilt for young and | | | | and since the water-based ink doesn't lie on |
| old alike, either as a quilted throw or a | | | | top of fabric like a regular heat transfer |
| full size quilt! | | | | does. Photos printed with digital garment |
| | | | printing remain soft and long-lasting. The |
| There is also a Sundrop Puppy dog quilt | | | | photo actually becomes part of the fabric |
| pattern available for free online. This dog | | | | because the inks penetrate the fibers! To |
| quilt pattern was created to honor the | | | | find a digital garment printer in your area, |
| special dogs who worked in rescue efforts | | | | check with local screen printers to see if |
| after the September 11 bombing of America's | | | | they provide the process. |
| World Trade Center. The Sundrop Puppy dog | | | | |
| quilt pattern is offered free online and is | | | | If you decide to try transferring your dog |
| to be used for children's charitable causes. | | | | photos to your quilt with direct to garment |
| Enlarge the puppy to make a coordinating | | | | printing, make sure your printed uses a |
| pillow or cherished stuffed animal. | | | | digital process, not a sublimation process. |
| | | | Sublimation requires chemical pretreatment of |
| If the recipient of your quilt likes cats and | | | | the fabric and it will lose its natural look |
| dogs, the two animals harmoniously come to | | | | and feel. |