Originally Posted by grann of 6
Originally Posted by himnherr
I would like to make a friend of mine something for her 2 beloved dogs. One is smallish cutesy and one is not- smallish or cutesy! :lol: Actually, she's not that bad- just not to my liking- but they are both very special to her. So, I was wondering- do dogs use blankets ? (i.e. quilts) or do I need to make it a compete boxy type pad with foam or something in it? I'm leaning toward wanting to make them small blankets for their already existing beds. I have lots of denim and even some fabric that looks like mattress ticking.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Wanna know why I'm making these? She's getting married for her first time (she's 56 years old) has always just had pets- not children. When I looked on their bridal registry I noticed they had listed some pet stuff. I'd love to make her something for them since they have been a huge part of her life. If you have a better idea than a doggie blanket, please do tell....
My great dane loves blankets; and loves the purple quilt I made her last week. They like to squish them up and make a nest to cuddle in. Fleece works really well, very washable. You could put fleece on one side and quilt squares on the other and then just stitch on the diagonal in both directions. I would use doggie prints.
I'm with you on this one, with one exception. Use the fleece, forget the piecing. My Scotties love to burrow and nest, digging and digging - as they were bred to do. Anything pieced will get shredded in this house so they aren't allowed on my quilts. I think they'd shy away from something as tough as denim. They love their fleece lined crates and ottoman cover made from a cotton bath mat. So, my recommendation would be to buy some cute doggie-patterned fleece, fringe the edges, tie cloth ribbons/bows around them and present the new bride & groom with 2 hand made, thoughtful gifts.