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