I asked my granddaughter what kind of quilt she'd like, her answer was "Turtles!" It was NOT the answer I expected.... :shock:
Help!! (Please?) I am trying to create a pattern, but I haven't done that for a long, long time...

Coloring pages can be adapted for applique
http://www.first-school.ws/theme/ani...p_tortoise.htm
I remember seeing a pillow once that used hexes for the shell, and hands, paws, and tails added on. Were you looking for a certain style, like aboriginal or kids? I'm thinking I've seen paper pieced ones, also.

Heres a turtle I downloaded, think it was a colouring page too!!

Here's one done log cabin style. The picture isn't that great. But the pattern looks like it has potential.

http://www.atyourwhimsy.com/turtletracks.pdf

Here is a link to a site with a free pattern called SummerPond - It may give you some ideas.

http://www.fatcatpatterns.com/summer_pond.htm

I saved the block patterns the first time around so if I can be of help to you, send me a PM.

You can also make turtles with a Drunkard's Path variation, adding prairie points for the head and tail. Here's how: http://www.hgtv.com/cr-quilting-bloc...ing/index.html

Here's a free turtle paper piece pattern & it's a very simple one too


http://www.paperpanache.com/simplereqs/turtle.htm

Here is another great coloring site that I use all the time for my applique quilts: http://www.coloring.ws/coloring.html. Good luck with the quilt.

Janie

nor'easter, that's exactly the one I thought of...don't you love it? I haven't done the drunkards path....still to frightened of the rounded edges :oops: but it's a cute one!

http://free-quilt-patterns.net/applique/SeaTurtle.html

if you're interested in an applique pattern, the above could work