Quilt For Kindness: Tips For Making Kennel Quilts

[@barbaraosborne5126]

Thank you for all your suggestions. I used to make crate quilts for my shelter a long time ago. They would give me donated large bed quilts and I would turn them into many crate quilts. Now that I am retired I can start making them again. ❤

[@thesimplequilter7499]

It goes to such a good cause!

[@lenacoleman1142]

Wow. What a great idea to be able to practice FMQ and help fur babies at the same time!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Yes!!

[@jenmckitrick]

I have donated to my local shelter through the Snuggles project for years. They say no batting for dog quilts. You can use an old towel instead. Also, patchwork can be torn at the seams, so whole-cloth quilts are preferable.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Great information! Thanks for sharing!

[@peggymalaski4061]

Excellent way to practice free motion quilting

[@thesimplequilter7499]

It sure is!

[@donnagraham2802]

This is a great idea for any quilter to have a break from the usual piecing! Sometimes we just need a simple project that makes you feel good when it's done. It's always a good thing to give your time for others!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Please be sure to check with your local shelter to see what they can use before you begin! Happy quilting!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I agree!

[@CindyVanHoy]

I will look into this organization. Thank you, Michelle, for reminding us to share our talents with others.🐾🐾

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You are most welcome!

[@BusyMagnaBee]

Thank you. I am always interested in ways to help our local community. Bonus for this project is I’ll get quilting practice while reducing my fabric stash. It’s a win-win.

[@dcwatashi]

Better check with your local shelters most shelters will not accept these. She should’ve talked about making cat beds instead.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Please be sure to check with your shelter and the kennel quilts project before you begin. I did recommend that in my video. Happy quilting!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

@@dcwatashi

[@kimhagen5005]

Love the comment that suggested this as a Girl Scout project! I have loads of fabric and this is a simple, skill building idea for a teen to learn and what a great cause. I will look into this in my area.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I agree!

[@debrapritts7978]

What a great idea! This also would be a good Girl Scout project❤️

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Great idea!!

[@lyndaperry2224]

Wow..thank you for the video..i am just starting to make some..this helps me alot ❤

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I am glad you found it helpful!

[@liselang2676]

I made some for the animal shelter in my area. They love them. I thought they would use them inside the shelter but what they are doing is every time a dog or cat gets adopted they ask the furever pet owners to pick one of the pet quilts. Apparently , it's going so well that they wrote an article about me making them. I'm now known asthe quilt lady"... LoL 😂 I like making them for these animals because with an imperfection ...it doesn't matter. It also allows me to practice a certain block. I also write on them things like in a scrappy quilt " mutts rules" "Mutts are Loyal"... In another one I wrote "sleep eat play heel sit stay treat and repeat" Stuff like that. Anyways, like I said it's a good way to practice certain blocks and see if I like the block enough for a full quilt. ...and oh! I also have purchased panels on sale.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

That is such a great way to help provide comfort to animals!! You ideas for quilting are so fun!!!

[@ctmiddz]

These are great practice projects!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Yes!

[@carolwampler1764]

I sew mats for our local shelter. They have never specified what they want (no batting vs batting), or what size. I make 12" square for the kitties and they fit perfectly. The mats I use have two layers of batting. Our local shelter loves the way I make mine as they wash up so well.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I just took the two I made to our shelter yesterday. I also took a piece of batting to show them exactly what I put inside. They loved them and said they would work great. They even showed me some of the kitten kennels and one of the kennels had a mat in them. They were so excited to get them! I also asked if they preferred the one with one or two layers of batting and they said they would use either! Our local shelter has made so many improvements since I was last there! It was so much nicer for the animals!!!

[@fransak2723]

Thank you for the great tips Michelle. It does feel good to make cat mats and kennel pads. When I make them I use up scraps of fabric and batting for filling. I make a sort of pillow form and make another “ pretty” covering for it.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@allisonredding2448]

I make lots of pads for our local cat shelter and I often use flannel or fleece on both sides to make them a little softer. Lots of that fabric has cat prints on it. I turn them inside out and machine quilt just like you do. They are always appreciated and given when someone adopts a cat.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Excellent!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@barbguenther2932]

You are terrific!! Barb

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Thanks for watching!

[@karin0963]

Great idea! I've not made any yet.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You should!

[@sandracedar368]

Happy Wednesday, Michelle! Where the heck did August - this year so far, go! It’s craizey! Slow down “Father Time,” please! This is a wonderful idea! Also, vets often welcome them, too🫶🫶🫶

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Time is flying! It is amazing how fast it goes!!! Great idea to include vets!

[@wandawalker4191]

We learned about your doggy on this video!!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

We just love Milo!!!

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

That is a great idea

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Thanks!

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I made myself a lap quilt with flannel on the back, my dog just loves cuddling with me when I use my quilt, she snuggles with her nose ad get comfy for a snooze.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Milo loves his flannel quilt!!

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

I have donated dog/cats beds for years but never quilts. Will look into this.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Enjoy!

[@Scrappyendings]

Sleep In Heavenly Peace could use twin size quilts.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I have never heard of SHP. I looked it up and they have a great mission! Thank you for sharing that information.

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I would love to make Kennel Quilts but fabric being expensive for an old lady on a measly social security….if there is an organization that donates for such a product I would really like to do this also lap quilts for veterans.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Does your local quilt guild have fabric you could use?

[@carolynmills513]

You might pick up blankets/sheets at Goodwill that you can use as quilt padding and covers. If I found thicker blankets, I would just double them up without padding in between. Flannel sheets with a blanket on the other side would be cozy, as would old towels. I'm in Indiana and have tons of materials. Where do you luve?

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Your local quilt of valor group may have kits you can use to make a quilt then return to them.

[@annah4550]

Oh Milo! 😂

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Yes!! He can be a mess!!! We love him anyway!!!

[@dcwatashi]

My shelter will not take any pads whatsoever. The dogs rip them to shreds. Gotta do better research.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Not all dogs rip them to shreds. Our local shelter said they would take them as mentioned in my video. Thank you for sharing what your shelter will not accept. I also recommended to contact your local shelter to see what they could use. Thanks for watching!

[@dcwatashi]

@@thesimplequilter7499 I am well aware that not all dogs will rip them to shreds but they see this as a choking hazard similar to a stuffed toy Better to give them to the homeless people who have dogs

[@karenwerts2331]

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Thank you!