Need some help from you pet lovers......
#92
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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I have made ones from denim & flannel like a rag quilt. My Gracie just loves hers in the winter & on cool nights laying around the house. They hold up very well & no batting to come out if it gets a hoel from all the loving. ;-)
#96
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....
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....
#97
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Westerville, Ohio
Posts: 711
My Lucy loves quilts but she also likes the toys I make her. I traced a dog bone treat and blew it up---cut it out and stuffed it, went to the thrift store and bought a couple of animals with squeakers in them and put them in the bone---she loves it. Also took 3 pieces of fleece cut 3 inches wide by width and braided them together knotting at each end and made her tug of war rope. The vets say it is easier on their gums than a rope and I can throw it in the washing machine to clean it. You could make a smaller one and a larger one for them. Denim sounds good for the quilts---I would definitely recommend at least 1/2 inch seams and quilt them close by machine.
#98
I didn't read the whole thread so this might have already been mentioned, but when my dogs stay at the vets, they always come home wearing a triangle scarf of pawprint fabric. Somewhow incorporating the wdding into the design of it would be cool
#99
I made a quilt for my cat.Now she wont need it any more. My daughter had 2 dogs and they use old blankets and bags for their bed. Do not put foam in because the dogs will chew it up and can get pieces in their throats.
#100
I think your friend will be tickled pink that you want to make something for her dogs. We have always had dogs and they do become like family. My husband and I joke that now that our human kids are grown, the five four legged animals that share our lives are like our "kids" (3 dogs, 2 cats).
I've made several square boxy style beds that my dogs love. Our pups are getting up there in age so I used what was left of a memory foam bed pad my daughter's dog chewed on and made covers with zippers so they are easily removed and washed.
Our middle pup has adopted the couch (with blanket, of course) as hers. When she was having difficulties with her knee I made her a "floor couch (I think it was a McCalls sewing pattern) so she wouldn't have to jump and they all love it. My oldest will lay on anything that "smells" of us as long as it is near me.
What ever you choose, use sturdy materials and as someone suggested, extra space in the seam allowance. It probably goes without saying the make sure it is easily washable (fabric & size wise). Have fun!
I've made several square boxy style beds that my dogs love. Our pups are getting up there in age so I used what was left of a memory foam bed pad my daughter's dog chewed on and made covers with zippers so they are easily removed and washed.
Our middle pup has adopted the couch (with blanket, of course) as hers. When she was having difficulties with her knee I made her a "floor couch (I think it was a McCalls sewing pattern) so she wouldn't have to jump and they all love it. My oldest will lay on anything that "smells" of us as long as it is near me.
What ever you choose, use sturdy materials and as someone suggested, extra space in the seam allowance. It probably goes without saying the make sure it is easily washable (fabric & size wise). Have fun!
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