8 cat quilt patterns every quilter will love
Cats – we love ’em! And apparently, we’re not the only ones: cat quilt patterns are on the rise – and who’s surprised? These cute, cuddly creatures make the perfect addition to a cosy quilt.
Plus, they’re surprisingly simple to recreate in quilt form, with various designers crafting clever ways to depict their iconic triangular ears and cute button noses.
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8 loveable cat quilt patterns
1. Foundation paper pieced cat quilt pattern
This bright and bold Foundation Paper Pieced mini quilt pattern will be a treat to sew! This digital pattern by Gaby Sartori features easy-piece templates, in-depth instructions, full-colour photos and digital illustrations to help you through the process.
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2. Cat FPP Pattern
With long fluffy fur and vibrant blue eyes, how could we not love this kitty quilt? This beautifully detailed project is available as a digital download from ModernFPPpatterns and is a bestseller on Etsy.
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3. Kittens in teacups cat quilt patterns
Take a look at this adorable traditional paper piecing pattern, which is available as a digital download from SewFreshQuilts.
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4. Kitten Around by Pen and Paper Patterns
In this adorable cat quilt block, four fun-loving cats engage in a familiar pastime: playing with balls of yarn! Emulate the sprawled wool with wiggly quilted lines, and capture the playful feel of these cheeky cats with bunting-like Half-square Triangles around the border.
The 'Kitten Around' quilt pattern combines conventional piecing with a spot of Foundation Paper Piecing for the kitten’s whiskers.
It's a great skill-builder for intermediate-level quilters. If you’re after a speedier make, why not piece just one block to make the perfect pillow or mini?
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5. 'I Love Cats' cat quilt patterns by Jedi Craft Girl
We ‘heart’ this wholesome cat quilt by Jedi Craft Girl. It’s aptly named the ‘I Love Cats’ quilt… so do we, Amanda, so do we!
This easy-piece, fat-quarter-friendly cats quilting pattern comes with three versatile designs to choose from. One features sweet gingham hearts, one is a spooky Halloween version and one is a Christmas version.
The hardest part about piecing this quilt will be choosing which design to go for!
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6. Spring Kitty FPP Block by Center Street Quilts
Spring has sprung, and what better way to celebrate it than with a sweet Foundation Paper Pieced kitty? The Spring Kitty FPP Block by Center Street Quilts features an adorable kitten peeking out of a plant pot, along with two beautifully blooming flowers.
This project will be a fun, simple undertaking for anyone with an intermediate understanding of FPP who’s looking for a quick project with an adorable outcome. The cat quilt block would look great on a cushion cover or table runner – alternatively, why not make multiple blocks to piece a paw-fect quilt or mini?
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7. Tic Tac cat quilt patterns by Polka Dot Chair
This cats quilting pattern was designed by Melissa to go with her Chloe and Friends fabric collection for Riley Blake Designs, which is filled with sweet illustrations of Chloe, her daughter’s first cat, as well as a variety of fragrant florals and prints in pastel pinks and blues.
You can mix and match the four different quilt blocks provided in this pattern to create your own version that’s uniquely yours. Take your pick from the cute cat quilt block, the cross block and the heart block – plus there’s a spooky witch’s hat block if you’re opting for a Halloween theme!
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8. FPP Cat Quilt Block by Jo Hart
If you’ve got a mischievous pet in your life that frequently causes chaos, this peaceful sleeping cat quilt block will be a sight for sore eyes.
You’ll be able to hone your Foundation Paper Piecing skills and develop your confidence due to the detailed instructions in this beginner-friendly project.
Find this, the second block in Jo Hart’s Home Sweet Home Block of the Month series, in issue 100 of Love Patchwork & Quilting magazine, available now as a digital issue on Zinio, Apple News, Google Play or the LP&Q App.
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