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IBQUILTIN 08-31-2010 03:38 PM

Mine has her quilt, her fleece blankey, and two or three sweaters made from fleece. She loves them all

Overlander 08-31-2010 03:50 PM

Dogs definitely like to have their own blankies. My very first completed quilt was for our JR. My husbands thought it was hilarious that the dog got the first one. Dog - Ollie, is very put out when his quilt needs to be washed and it isn't on the bed for him. He has 3 foam beds throughout the house, but prefers to sleep on his quilt. :)

butterflywing 08-31-2010 04:11 PM

little stuffed dolls shaped like dogs - one dressed like a bride and one dressed like a groom. they could have squeakers inside or rattles. if she has a sense of humour, she'll have a good laugh.

otherwise i would give a gift certificate to Walmart's pet department or Petco. who knows what her dogs like? it's not like you can ask them. maybe they'd like a cat, or some other special treat.

oh, to play with, of course. not the other. :oops:

colleen1978 08-31-2010 04:23 PM

I make all kinds of things for my 'baby'. Kirby is a Maltese and the king of our house. I make him jackets for summer and winter. Winter ones are made of fleece and summer just cotton. I make him quilted pads for his bed and he loves just a piece of fleece on the floor by me and one on my bed for night time.

Linda2010 08-31-2010 04:31 PM

I make blankets for my dogs ,my kids dogs and my friends dogs.all the dogs love there blankets. I try to either tie the blanket or have one end with velcro, Just so it can be washed more often then a normal blanket.

sosewcrazy 08-31-2010 04:55 PM

Neither of my kids had anything special they carried around when they were little. Then came the dog who drug his "blankie" around wherever he went. When he died last December, we buried it with him.

Nancylou 08-31-2010 04:58 PM


Originally Posted by himnherr
I would like to make a friend of mine something for her 2 beloved dogs. One is smallish cutesy and one is not- smallish or cutesy! :lol: Actually, she's not that bad- just not to my liking- but they are both very special to her. So, I was wondering- do dogs use blankets ? (i.e. quilts) or do I need to make it a compete boxy type pad with foam or something in it? I'm leaning toward wanting to make them small blankets for their already existing beds. I have lots of denim and even some fabric that looks like mattress ticking.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Wanna know why I'm making these? She's getting married for her first time (she's 56 years old) has always just had pets- not children. When I looked on their bridal registry I noticed they had listed some pet stuff. I'd love to make her something for them since they have been a huge part of her life. If you have a better idea than a doggie blanket, please do tell....

I just made a pillowcase for my dog . I use it on a old pillow for her cage. They are easy to make and you can get a lot of cute prints at Joann's or the quilt store. She also loves to lay on our flannel quilts in the winter. Easy to make... just sandwich flannel and batting and tie it.

anima57 08-31-2010 06:13 PM

my terri poo loves not only a quilt, but blankets that I have crocheted or knitted. the cat prefers her princess kitty polar fleece, and the ferrets love quilts and sleeping bags. I would say sturdy fabrics, strong seams and a nice touch would be to personalize each one somehow. Very nice idea!

nrt211 08-31-2010 06:24 PM


Originally Posted by quilter on the eastern edge
I made a quilt for Henry, my Golden Retriever. He decided that the best place to have a nap in this entire house is the living room chair. So I made this quilt to cover the chair to try to keep his hairs and drools off the furniture. He was a bit afraid at first to get up in the chair with the quilt on it but he has settled in nicely and naps there every morning.

Henry is beautiful!!

@ himnherr...what a wonderful way to acknowledge your friend's love for her babies! They will be a big part of her new family and that is a great way to include them.

texas granny 08-31-2010 06:35 PM

You can dress the pet for the wedding.
You could emb some large towels for the dogs bath and add the pets name to there dog dish.
You could also do the Bride and groom a set also and put a dog on one of the towels with there names.


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