Has anyone ever heard of or seen a quilt block of a squirrel? I'd like to make a quilt with some squirrels on it, but, can't find a single one online. :\ help would be much appreciated. I'm thinking acorns and/or leaves along with it if anyone knows of nice patterns for those too. Preferably NON applique.
Thanks in advance :)
2007-07-09 09:55:30 · 5 answers · asked by mightysquirrell 5 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I once drew a silhouette of a squirrel for an applique. It's easy if you get a good photo or clipart online. Also you could do acorns. Don't be afraid to make your own patterns!
2007-07-09 09:59:25 · answer #1 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you can find a picture of a squirrel that you like, it's possible to put a grid over it and then figure out where the pieces of a quilt block would go. You'll have triangles, squares & rectangles. I've made block designs this way of cows, geese & other farm animals as well as pieced numbers for a quilt for my grandson. Another option would be to embroider the blocks like the old red-work quilts. Most oak leaf patterns I can find are applique because the curves of a real oak leaf don't lend themselves to piecing the way a maple leaf does. You might be able to find cotton fabric with a pattern of oak leaves to use as alternate squares or sashing.
2007-07-09 17:25:07 · answer #2 · answered by Jane D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't want to appliqué, your best bet would be paper piecing. There's a cute pattern at the link below, although it is not free. The second link is a free acorn paper piecing pattern. I couldn't find any oak leaves that weren't appliqué, but here are a couple of maple leaves.
2007-07-10 09:29:13 · answer #3 · answered by swbiblio 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try these sites, they are not free but they are affordable.
2007-07-09 19:29:46 · answer #4 · answered by nettie_lou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no sorry
2007-07-09 17:02:29 · answer #5 · answered by miss pink 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋