Woof Woof Meow Quilt with Pockets for the Kitties

Years ago I bought a panel of cats and dogs called Woof Woof Meow.  I got a jelly roll of the fabric and while I made the cat and her kittens, I never finished up the quilt.  Well, five years later, I finally finished up the Cat Quilt with Pockets.

The cats and dogs were fabric panels designed by Stacy Iest Hsu.  If you remember I made some of these little cuties a couple of years ago.  At that time I even made them a small quilt to wrap them in so that they would stay warm.

Now I've finished the kids quilt made from the jelly roll and added five pockets to the front of the quilt.  I designed the quilt and when I bought the fabrics I knew that I wanted to add some pockets for the kittens or puppies.  

Here is a pic of two of the kittens in their little pockets.  I thought it would be fun to crawl under a quilt and have your pets close by.  You could also use the pockets for other toys, too.

Here is the quilt before I added on the pockets.  I made the pockets with a gather so that the pets would fit into them.  I have to say, I'm so glad that it's done.  I put it in my granddaughter's room in hopes that she will like it.  

What's to come?  There are still more strips in the jelly roll that have blue fabric in them.  Maybe someday I will make a second quilt with some dogs to match.  You never know.

 

Bow Tie Quilt - Quilt #1 for 2024

One of my Facebook groups that I belong to is Fig Tree Quilts.  Joanna Figuera has many pretty soft fabric lines, patterns and quilt-alongs on her page.  I have loved her fabrics for a long time.  She is often featured in American Patchwork and Quilting Magazine and last quarter she had a pretty Bow Tie quilt with a quilt-along.  

I always want to join the quilt-alongs when I see them, but don't always have the time for sewing them.  A couple of months ago, I re-evaluated my spare time (ha ha, right?).  And I decided to make more time for sewing in my life.  As part of my day, I have added 20 minutes per day in my sewing room.

This has been a game changer for me.  I have made time to sew and I am loving it.  I am even cleaning up and organizing my sewing room, a little at time, of course.  

So for my first quilt that I have finished in 2024, I sewed along with the Figgies and made a little quilt for my granddaughter who is turning three.  

For my quilt I used a fabric line that I've had for about 3-4 years called Howdy by Stacy Iest Hsu.  It has cute little cowgirls on it, along with cowboy boots, horseshoes and pretty paisley fabrics.

Here is a close-up of the fabrics.  I just love the pretty pinks and how the aqua fabric gives it a little contrast.

After I finished the quilt, I made a little pillow and pillowcase for her with some of the leftover fabric.  I would still like to make her a banner for her room and possibly a table topper for her end table.  It's a nice addition for her big girl bed and I can't wait for her to use it.