Whimsical Designs For Animal Lap Quilts
"When I think of a whimsical quilt pattern, I think 'clever' or 'charming.' And to achieve this, animals can be a great design element. I like to use them in a two-dimensional way on the quilt surface and often have them play with the blocks, or position them so that they're running off the quilt edge or into the borders. The visual effect is really delightful.
Our dog quilt pattern, "Ruff Around The Edges," is a great example of some of these techniques. And the dogs themselves are so appealing because they're a kind of "every dog," and easily adaptable to many breeds if you'd like to make them look like your own.
Our butterfly quilt, "Butterfly's Break" is a pretty simple, but time-tested, favorite for the block design, the way it combines nine fat quarters and for the unexpected escaping butterfly..... "Purple Dolphin's Majesty" is just plain, well, "majestic" with this gorgeous dolphin rising above multi-colored courthouse steps blocks."
-- Karen
And really, the quilt that started things has to be "Frog Cabin," a frog quilt with a 3-foot tall, green frog set against log cabin blocks, but with a second full-size frog on the back! (Note the arm coming around to the front) These are just some of designer Karen Brow's incorporation of her uniquely charming and whimsical designs in her original quilts for refreshing projects that are as much a joy to make as to receive.
Especiallly for Kids-- Whimsical Patterns
Any of these animal quilt patterns can be for a child, but there are a few designs uniquely suited for children. Check out our bunny quilt "Bad Hare Day" with the naughty fellow stealin' a quilt block! And how about our cat quilt, "Cats N Jammies" with matching kids PJ bottoms for a special child's project? Be sure to see our bird quilt, "Perchwork" and the "Get Well Quilt" also if you're looking for a special whimsical design for a little one.
Quilters Love Our Colors!
Quilts are canvases of color, and pattern photos displaying beautiful, accurate hues to help in fabric selection are essential. All Java House Quilts patterns have carefully selected photos for color accuracy and include heavily-illustrated instructions with full-size applique images to help you enjoy the sewing process as much as your finished quilt!
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