I've created a .pdf file of the pattern for the body of the turtle, attaching here. Since this is a quilting board, I will assume everyone knows the basics of sewing. The parts are hopefully labeled clearly enough. All seams are 1/4 inch.

Fabric: I recommend fleece, it's what I used. The hair is yarn, eyes and mouth are embroidered on. Stuffing is polyester fiberfill.

The pattern should be full size; make sure your printer doesn't shrink the page (unless you want it smaller).

As I mentioned before, the shell is octagonal, about 4.5 inches across, with each side being about 2 inches. It is a basic pineapple block, paper pieced.

Assembly:
1. After cutting out the pieces as directed, begin by sewing up the feet (leave flat side open), turning, and stuffing them. Leave the part that attaches to the body unstuffed.

2. Sew the center back seam of the body.

3. Place the center line of the feet at the 4 "corners" of the body bottom, with feet toward the center. Then place the body back on top, right sides together. Feet will be inside. Sew around the perimeter, leaving an opening at the neck as indicated on the pattern.

4. Turn body right side out and stuff.

5. If you have a machine embroidery design that would be appropriate, now is the time to add the eyes. Otherwise, the eyes and mouth can be added after stuffing.

6. Sew center front seam, and center back seam, leaving top of head open, and turn right side out. Stuff. Gather the top of head, pulling it closed tightly.

7. Insert the neck of the head part into the neck opening on the body. It will go in pretty far, just work with it until it looks right. Whip stitch it all around with matching thread.

8. If desired, take a couple of stitches between the front feet and body to pull them in a bit; it will help the turtle to stand correctly.

9. The hair is yarn; pull it through the fabric with a yarn needle, cut to correct length and tie a knot to keep it in place.

10. Attach the finished shell to the body, tacking it in several places to keep it firmly attached.

If anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask. PM if you want.

That is just darling. Thanks for the tute.

Adorable, thank you for the tutorial :thumbup:

Thank you for this great tute :D:D:D

thank you for turorial and pattern

Thanks for the pattern. I collect turtles (have about 450) and will be adding this one to my collection this week.

Aw,that is so cute!

That is just adorable!! My great-neice and her hubby just had their first baby (she's 3 days old!) and this would be perfect!! Thanks so much!!

June

Thank You.

This would make a great pin cushion! I love it.

What a great tute. Thanks

not sure what you mean by "basic pineapple block" ?
Such a cute turtle!

I got the paper-piecing pattern from a wall hanging pattern called "Over by the Pond." Due to copyright issues, I cannot share it. However, it looks very much like the block called "pineapple" that is in my Block Base program. Hopefully, it won't violate any copyright issues to post a picture of it here.

:thumbup: Love this. So cute and the quilt for the shell is wonderful !!!!!!

Thanks for the adorable turtle pattern and tut :-D

AWW......that is darling......thanks

Adorable, thanks so much:D

How Cute!! Thank you so much for the pattern and directions!

Your turtle is really cute! I assume it is your original design? I would like to put your wonderful tutorial (or a link to it) onto my blog (PiecefulDays.SquareSpace.com) Would that be alright with you?

Yes, it is my original design. You may link to it in your blog; all I ask is that credit be given, and it not be included in any collections for sale.

[quote=Corky]Your turtle is really cute! I assume it is your original design? I would like to put your wonderful tutorial (or a link to it) onto my blog (PiecefulDays.SquareSpace.com) Would that be alright with you?

Certainly! do you have a blog or website that I can link to?

[quote=jlm5419]Yes, it is my original design. You may link to it in your blog; all I ask is that credit be given, and it not be included in any collections for sale.

[quote=Corky]Certainly! do you have a blog or website that I can link to?

Sorry, my blog hasn't been updated in a couple of years, is probably defunct by now. Can't you just add a link back to the Quilting board?

Thanks for the pattern. My guild is doing scrappy turtle block exchange in Jan. What a great addition for my turtle .(when I finish it!)
SandyGail

Thank you so much for the pattern and tute. I have a passion for making soft toys with no bits that can come off.
I will add this one to my collection.

I think I can link it back to here. i'll check.

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Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to put this tutorial up. I love it! I can't wait to make it.

Thanks for doing the tut! I am going to be making at least 3 of these!

Thanks so much.I have a brand new grand daughter.This will be her Christmas present.

This is adorable... thanks for taking the time to make a tut for us... People are so generous in these forums... i tell all my friends about these places, but they just keep buying books and spending money.... oh well,,,, thanks again... :)bj

how creative - thank you for sharing

Thank you so much for the download, have two little friends who will just love your dear little miss turtle.

Today I made two of these little Turtles.

Easy to make and absolutly delightful to look at. So much fun.

Thank you for sharing.

Two more mini quilt turtle shells, for her brothers. I forgot to mention in the tutorial, but the shells are sandwiched, quilted, and bound just like a big quilt.

Love the turtle...

cuteness!!!!!!!! great stocking stuffer!!

Sew cute, thanks for sharing

Cute.

Cute as can be.