So many cats! It’s a clowder of cats – a glaring of cats – a pounce of cats!
The pattern is so much more than just a pattern. It’s really an applique workshop disguised as a pattern. :-) If you know how to use your sewing machine, you can make this cuddly kitty quilt!
There are links to videos teaching you three different applique techniques – needle turn, machine applique, and applique with fusible adhesive – and the pattern includes pieces laid out special to work with printable products. Why not make the most of the fact that it’s a digital pattern and skip the tracing altogether?
I used applique with fusible adhesive and Quilt As You Go to make a super easy quilt – almost all done on the machine. The only handwork was the final step of the binding. That’s my favorite part to do by hand because it gives me some lap time with my new quilt. :-)
There are fourteen applique patterns (see all fourteen cats in the photos above) which you can make into a crib, nap, or twin-sized quilt.
You can also use the applique patterns on their own to embellish T-shirts, make tote bags, pillows and more.
You can even shrink them down to use as embroidery patterns. :-)
What You Get
* A digital PDF file delivered instantly
* Fourteen cute kitty applique patterns – full size so there’s no enlarging needed
* SVG files for use with electric cutting machines
* Reversed and exploded applique pattern for use with fusible adhesive. This is also labeled with the name of the cat on every piece so it’s easy to put back together after you cut the pieces apart. I designed this version of the pattern especially for use with printable fusible adhesive.
* Detailed instructions and lots of step by step photos – you’ll never feel lost or wonder if you’re doing it right
* Links to videos teaching you all the skills you’ll need to complete the project. It’s a workshop disguised as a pattern! The main instructions are for applique with fusible adhesive, but the pattern also has instructions and pattern pieces for any applique technique.
* Detailed cutting instructions for crib, nap and twin sized quilts.
* Instructions for assembling the quilt – layering, basting, quilting and binding – with links to videos for all of them – including links to Quilt As You Go videos.
What You Need
Crib Size (50" square)
* 3 yards of a variety of background fabrics
* assorted prints in cat colors (get at least 6 fat quarters, but you’ll probably want more for variety)
* 2 1/2 yards fabric for the quilt back (or 1 1/2 yards Cuddle Fleece)
* 1/2 yard binding fabric
Napping Size (50" x 60")
* 3 1/3 yards of a variety of background fabrics
* assorted prints in cat colors (get at least 8 fat quarters, but you’ll probably want more for variety)
* 4 yards fabric for the quilt back (or 2 yards Cuddle Fleece)
* 1/2 yard binding fabric
Twin Size (70" x 90")
* 7 yards of a variety of background fabrics
* assorted prints in cat colors (get at least 16 fat quarters, but you’ll probably want more for variety)
* 5 yards fabric for the quilt back (or 4 yards Cuddle Fleece)
* 5/8 yard binding fabric
Other Materials
* batting (I love Warm & Natural 100% cotton batting)
* fusible adhesive (if using my favorite appliqué with fusible adhesive technique) - I recommend Heat & Bond Lite
Difficulty
I designed this quilt to teach applique – so it’s great for beginners, and a fun and relaxing project for more experienced stitchers.
If you can use your sewing machine, you have the skills you need to make this quilt. You Can Do It!
Are you ready to make this quilt? It’s a PDF pattern so you’ll get it instantly. You could be making cute kitties TODAY!
I almost forgot! The blocks in this quilt are the same size as the blocks in the Playful Puppies Quilt. You can mix and match!