Twilliebee

My dogs love quilts, fleecys, and blankets. They like lots of 'stuff' to arrange a nest to their personal taste!
Here's a link you might like:
http://www.freequiltpatterns.info/Qu...ltPatterns.htm
and here's another one:
http://www.justimaginedesigns.com/dogsandquilts.html

SueDor

My suggesttion would be to make them blankets out of denim because its very durable. My dog starts digging in her bed and if she had a thin quilt down there on bed her nails probably would go through the quilts. Label them with the couples names and dates.

Aully

I use to make my dogs beds they look like the big bean bag chairs but in the shape of a dog and a dog face with long ears. I think it is a McCalls pattern from years ago.

grann of 6

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.

ragamuffin corner

I have no ideas on the dog gifts other than the blankets only because I just made one for my daughters dog. He is her baby.But I have to tell you I am just sitting here laughing out loud at your Cat pic. It is priceless.

turtlerouge

Here is my thought, I have 3 dogs, both small & large. They love nice size blankets. But here is a thought, what about dog hankerchief for around their neck & across their back, like the groomer does after the dog gets groomed.
Or, how about making thick warm coats for them for the wintertime. I think the denum is a great idea. My dogs loves to roll up in mine.
Or, how about a cloth collar?
Well, that does it for my suggestions.
Turtlerouge

jrhboxers

I have make numerous quilts for dog raffles - fundraisers for rescue groups. And the dog quilts are always a huge hit. I make the front with denim and/or heavyweight cottons, don't use any batting, and use no-pill fleece for backing. They always go over well and are really handy to have. I have several that I use in the van on the seats and on the floor so that everybody can find a spot to lay down. I also use the larger ones on the couch and big chair. It is so much easier to throw the quilt in the wash than dealing with the upholstery.

When the fleece is on sal e at Hancock, I purchase a full bolt - or two - in the heather gray color, because it goes 'with' everything. But there are so many colors that you can really go wild.

I have also made quilts/blankets out of just fleece - front and back. The older dogs seem to realy like them. They don't 'dig' inthem as much as the younger ones and they really like the cuddle feel of the fleece.

BRenea

Sounds like my dogs...and cats! :D

quiltmaker

I've made many doggie and kitty quilts and they have loved them. Never had a problem. There are adorable fabrics out there for them also.

buslady

Just a quick note, when I made one for ours, I used the threads and slivers of fabric from sewing. I have two baskets near my sewing area, trash in one, all the clippings not lge enough to use in any other project. it is soft and cuddley, and you don't have to pay for stuffing!!