I'd like to make a longer one to accommodate Puppy, as he fits nicely in the largest width-wise but is too long - the beauty of the pattern is that it's easily altered to accommodate a range of animals of different sizes and shapes.
I bought the pink fabric from Stitchbird because I really felt that they had to be set. Not because I like buying fabric, oh no. All the rest of the fabrics came from my stash so I feel vaguely virtuous about the whole exercise. Vaguely. Though if I have to get a fourth version to make Puppy's bag...
Just simple straight line quilting but you could get fancy if you wanted - they'd be a great project to try out free-motion machine quilting.
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Note: Just to clarify, the pattern for the sleeping bags isn't mine - if you'd like to make one the pattern is available from Flossie Teacakes at the link above. Thanks!
They are really darling - I can imagine P would love these
ReplyDeleteAww, precious idea!
ReplyDeleteSUPER DUPER CUTE!!!
ReplyDeletePS Beautiful fabric choices again!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely surprise to see this post in my feed reader - they're gorgeous and the fabric is completely dreamy. The creatures look very cosy indeed! Thank you so much for buying the pattern.
ReplyDeleteFlorence x
so too cute. I love them. the fabric is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow, those are very cute and look pretty easy to do to. A great idea to use up the fabric stash! ;)
ReplyDeleteThey all look so adorable in their sleeping bags. Lovely fabrics too.
ReplyDeleteOh they are so gorgeous! Wish my girls were small again!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I absolutely love these and will be giving these a go for some cute Christmas presents! :) Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome!
ReplyDeleteI'll be perfectly honest and say these were about 80% for me, so children aren't necessarily a requirement :)
ReplyDeleteThey do don't they, makes my inner 6 year go all happy.
ReplyDeleteYes they definitely are, there are 4 separate pieces so you can go wild with the combinations!
ReplyDeleteIt IS gorgeous fabric, it was very generous of Cat to pass it on!
ReplyDeleteIt was so much fun choosing the fabrics to go with the Far Far Away - lots of possibilities and I actually had the stuff in my stash too which I never seem to manage.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a great pattern, and a very simple idea!
ReplyDeleteI think most kids would - thanks so much again for the fabric!
ReplyDeletethat is so sweet:)
ReplyDeleteI love those and will make a few samples for my little nephews.
ReplyDeleteMarie
It's a great pattern, hope your nephews enjoy the sleeping bags!
ReplyDeleteWhere do I find the pattern. I would love to make some for my grandchildren!
ReplyDeleteHi Dian,
ReplyDeleteThe pattern is available to buy from Flossie Teacakes, this is the link: http://flossieteacakes.blogspot.com/2011/07/three-bears-sleeping-bag-pdf-pattern.html
You should sell these on Etsy. They would go like hotcakes!
ReplyDeleteSuper idea. Cute.
ReplyDeleteAre you making and selling them???? :)
ReplyDeleteI would love a couple of sets!
Thanks for the inspiration - I showed my MIL your picture above, and she whipped up a few of them for my two year old daughter: http://wildpeculiarjoy.blogspot.com/2013/02/doll-sleeping-bags.html
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! I had that teddy bear when I was younger but I lost her when I took her trick or treating :/ it was a bitter Halloween
ReplyDeletemy daughter loves this. how can i get the pattern for this. do you also have doll patterns. not having much luck. thanks!
ReplyDeleteI made my first of 8 for my daughter for Christmas. It turned out amazing. Your pattern and directions are easy to follow. I posted a picture of my finished on on Facebook and I had three friends ask if I could make one for their kids. Thank you for putting this together!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute to look at
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