Friday, January 8, 2016

A Doxie Pillow

A Geometric Doxie Pillow

You may have noticed that I love to make projects with cat patterns.



Cats Projects     made by Susie's Sunroom

This week, I had the pleasure of testing a new  dog paper pieced pattern for Kristy @ Quiet Play.    Kristy has been designing the cutest geometric patterns lately !  See this adorable Geo  Little Cat block that I made earlier-


 Geometric  Little Cat pattern  ... I made mine a Fig Tree Fabrics Calico Cat


The brand new pattern:   Geometric  Doxie   will be in her pattern shop at the end of January.  ( here)


Pattern:     Geometric Doxie    - a 12 inch block   by  Kristy @ Quiet Play
My Geo Doxie block    by Susie's Sunroom

My parents had a  reddish brown miniature Dachshund, when I was growing up. So, I decided to make this block into a pillow for my mother's birthday in February.   I dug deep into my Fig Tree stash   piles for some fabrics that reminded me of our little Frauline.

Fabrics used:   Fig Tree Fabrics-   Patisserie, Millhouse Inn ( the red), and Buttercup ( the chain link),  and a brown blender from my stash ( the dark brown)
1 - 14 inch pillow form

I love using fabrics from my fabulous Fig Tree  stash!  { Are any of you crazy about Fig Tree fabrics like I am , and also have a big stash of it? }


I added a 1 inch sash on all four sides  (Buttercup)




For the quilting:  a bit of outline quilting around the pup, and a few "wiggle lines" to suggest some tail movement.    The  background fabric , with the tiny flowers, in Patisserie  Butter Cream, is one of my favorites!  It is even prettier in person.






The back has a covered zipper.... of course.  

The back of my pillow... mixing Patisserie with Millhouse Inn


I think that Frauline is looking for Whiskers....

Have a wonderful weekend!  


I'm off to my sewing room!

Linking up at:   Can I Get a Whoop Whoop! @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict  and
                       Fabric Frenzy Friday  @ Fort Worth Fabric Studio   and

                             TGIFF  @  Quilt Matters   and
                      Let's Bee Social  @ Sew Fresh Quilts

8 comments:

  1. Gorgeous cushion - that is one cute Dachshund. You do know you are my guru when it comes to paper-piecing don't you?

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  2. You are so incredibly great at this Susie! Adorable dachshund pillow and the Fig Tree fabrics make it so warm and welcoming. Your Mom is going to treasure this!

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  3. Happy New Year Susie! I love all your quilty animal projects! Your dachshund (colors and wonderful technique) is darling-- what a nice gift it'll be for your mom!

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  4. So cute! Thanks for linking up with TGIFF!

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  5. What a sweet tribute to Fraulein! I love the fabrics you chose - it's just adorable, and Mom will love it to pieces!

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  6. Your little Frauline is adorable! I love Kristie's patterns too. And you have made such a fine remembrance of your dog. I am sure your mom is going to love this pillow!

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  7. I love your kitty blocks, Susie! What a great idea to make a pillow with the sweet Dachshund block for your mum! She will really love it.

    -Soma

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