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timepasser 10-28-2014 08:41 AM

need ideas for a guilt pattern using these
 
I had to have my little Sandy put down a couple of months ago. I saved all of his bandanas and would like to make a memory quilt. They are all triangle shape and not the same size. I will cut the to the same size before I start. I am just having a hard time coming up with a pattern to use. With filler fabric I should have enough for at least a full size quilt. Sorry I cannot remember how to post a picture

Quiltngolfer 10-28-2014 08:57 AM

You could foundation piece them. Take a foundation piece the size of the square you want it to be. Sew the scarves to the foundation in any order you like. If they are triangles, then maybe you could organize them into a square.

Chester the bunny 10-28-2014 09:07 AM

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Sorry about your beloved Sandy.
I was given a bunch of triangles and used this pattern.
You could cut your triangles in half and add some if you don't have enough.

timepasser 10-28-2014 09:21 AM

I really like this design

ManiacQuilter2 10-28-2014 09:25 AM

So sorry about your loss. It is like losing a member of your family. I still wear my baby's kerchiefs when I am having a really bad hair day. Keeps me close to him.

Cass62 10-28-2014 11:35 AM

I'm so sorry about your Sandy...I know it's so heartbreaking to lose a fur baby.

This "layered patchwork" technique would work if you can either use a pinking blade or cut your pieces on the bias so that you get the "curling" effect along the edges. It's fun to do and makes a happy quilt with two different sizes of pinwheels.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcj9IHtwL_s

KLO 10-28-2014 03:49 PM

What a great idea you have to make a remembrance of your little Sandy using the scarves! I really like Chester the Bunnies quilt as it shows off the fabrics nicely. Couldn't you just see yourself wrapped up in this and feeling the "presence" of Sandy?

GailG 10-28-2014 05:17 PM

CAss62, that pinwheel pattern is adorable. Thanks for the link. And Chester, that's a neat quilt! I'm sure timepasser will be able to find something great from these suggestions.

mollysmom2004 10-30-2014 02:02 AM

I love your quilt. Could you share the name of the pattern so I could find it.

roadrunr 10-30-2014 05:02 AM

Sorry to hear about your fur baby. I had to put my sweet Mary down at the beginning of the year, so I know that it is hard. I think the other cat still misses her.
'm glad you have something to remember her by. I really like the pattern that Chester posted, it will make a nice quilt using the scarves from you Sandy.

OCquilter 10-30-2014 05:59 AM

So sorry for your loss.
Here is a link to a quilt made from all the neckerchiefs a dog got from the groomer. Hope it helps.
http://timquilts.com/2014/10/06/another-finish-2/

dcamarote 10-30-2014 06:01 AM

I made a memory quilt from our two last dogs. Turned out great. I just used blocks with sashing in between. I had a lot of dog fabric left over from 2 quilts I had done for 2 of my GS's. I filled in and did the border and back with that. My husband keeps it over the back of his favorite chair. So sorry you lost your doggie.

fivepaws 10-30-2014 07:16 AM

I am so sorry that your Sandy is gone. I have saved our dogs scarves-from the groomers-and plan to make a bow-tie quilt eventually. Our pups are pretty small so I may have to use Chester's idea. Love that one.

timepasser 10-30-2014 07:23 AM


Originally Posted by fivepaws (Post 6949578)
I am so sorry that your Sandy is gone. I have saved our dogs scarves-from the groomers-and plan to make a bow-tie quilt eventually. Our pups are pretty small so I may have to use Chester's idea. Love that one.

Thank-you everyone for the great ideas. We really miss Sandy. Jr and I never had kids so he was definitely our baby.

Kwiltr 10-30-2014 08:18 AM

Love that quilt! Perfect for the bandanas too!

SouthPStitches 10-30-2014 08:57 AM

I know how you are feeling and I'm sorry for your loss. My husband and I are childless and Stitches (see my avatar) was like a fur covered son. It has been two years since he passed and I miss him like a family member. His bad weather jacket and collar hang in my closet. The quilt he slept on I washed, folded and it remains on the floor alongside my bed. Silly of me, but it makes me fell better.

Judi 10-30-2014 09:58 AM

Sooo sorry about your loss of a beloved fur baby. I liked the twirls and swirled pattern.

How about making a crazy quilt of them in the silouette shape of your dog. If you owned a embroidery machine I could see a embroidered dog or bone on a section. Or fancy stitched over seams by machine or by hand. Judi

justme CA 10-30-2014 11:53 AM

I am filled with guilt at the mess of strips on my shelf too.

matraina 10-30-2014 12:52 PM

Love your quilt!


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