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| Lazy Days Cat and Bird Quilt |
Make a charming Whimsy by Tilda's World with the Lazy Days Cat & Bird Quilt!
Anyone who has ever looked through a Tilda Fabrics pattern book is aware of the extraordinary knack that Tone Finnanger has for combining whimsical story book style with traditional patchwork. One of those quilt projects that is an instant hit with cat lovers and fabric fans is the Lazy Days Cat and Bird Quilt!
This free pattern is a wonderful, creative experience in your sewing room – whether you're making a cozy throw for your reading chair or a heirloom blanket for a loved one!
Design an overview of the pattern and core specifications. Create overview and core specification of the pattern.
The finished quilt measures 52 ½” x 73 ½” and is ideally sized for a lap throw, child's bed or decorative wall hanging in a craft room. In addition, there is a pattern for a companion pillow in the pattern that is 22 ¼” x 19 ½” so you can make a total set of beautiful pillows.
Key Details at a Glance
- Artist: The extension is being designed by Tilda's World (Tone Finnanger).
- Finished Quilt Size: 52 ½” × 73 ½” (133.5 cm × 186.5 cm)
- Finished Pillow Size: 22 ¼” × 19 ½” (56.5 cm × 49.5 cm)
- Fat Eighth and Fat Quarter friendly:
- Time Management: 180 minutes
Design Breakdown & Techniques
It's what makes Cat and Bird Quilt special – the character-driven layout. The design consists of vertical groups of high, decorative cats in playful patchwork fur. One would imagine it to be the scene from an illustrated children's book where sweet little songbirds sit atop their curled tails in peace.
The building utilizes normal piecing methods, as well as some simple decorative work:
- Gentle Silhouettes: The cats' back and tails have smooth curves created using simple curved piecing. These are large-scale curves, so they are a forgiving introduction to curves if you have been wary of them.
- Simple Appliqué Touches: The delicately created cheek and nose detail and the perched birds are all simple fusible or turned-edge appliqués.
- This pattern is incredibly versatile and can be used on any of Tilda's soft, romantic Lazy Days fabric collection (which comes in lovely soft teal, dusty pink, coral and sage) or any other fabric collection. Perfect with reproduction prints, modern brights or a variety of stash scraps.
Advice on Success Prior to Stitching
When building your blocks, the following are important to keep in mind:
Pressing tip: This pattern uses pieced columns as well as appliqué details; so, press the seams open on the cat body blocks to minimize bulk where the appliqué pieces overlap.
- Fabric Contrast Matters: Make sure that the cat body fabrics have plenty of value contrast with the background yardages – otherwise the cat silhouettes will not stand out.
- Print Pattern Templates: Print at 100% scale (no scaling / "Fit to Page") and preview your test square before cutting into focal fabrics.
Final Thoughts
The Lazy Days Cat and Bird Quilt is a quilt that shares the romance, warmth and heartwarming aspect that has made Tilda patterns so popular around the world. Tone Finnanger has created an enjoyable project that helps quilters develop technique, but without overwhelming them, by incorporating soft curves, easy appliqué and large blocks. This quilt can be done in a light pastel or one that is taken from your own colorful collection of fabrics.
Full Pattern: Lazy Days Cat and Bird Quilt Free PDF Pattern 🎁
