Cat Quilt Block

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Cat Block

The cat block consists of a square, rectangles, and triangles. I made the tail tip from contrast fabric (bone fabric), and I turned them in opposite directions on the two cats. That way, the tail twitches one way for two cats, and the opposite direction for the other two cats.

I used a narrow satin stitch to machine embroider whiskers.

If you would like a fancier face, go to Cat Bean Bag Pattern.

Cat Block Size

The block size is as unfinished block - not yet stitched together.

Each individual cat block measures 12.5" high x 12" wide

When all blocks are stitched together, the Puppy & Pals quilt measures 36.5” x 37.5” wide.

All seams are 1/4”.

Using Your New Cat Block

Use this pattern for pillows, or use it in our adorable Puppy & Cat Pals quilt. For instructions on assembling and finishing the Puppy & Cat Pals quilt, go to:

Puppy & Cat Pals Quilt

All seams are 1/4”

Pre-wash, dry & press fabric before using

Your fabric will shrink, so pre-wash, dry and press before using if you plan to wash your project in the future.

Iron between each step. Read through all directions completely before beginning.

Cutting Tools

I recommend the following tools for cutting. I use these tools for most projects. They allow for easy, precise cutting.

rotary cutter
cutting mat
large sewing ruler

General Sewing Supplies

thread to match fabric background

sewing scissors

pins (I use quilting pins)

Fabric - four cats

Quantities allow for some shrinkage.
3/4 yard fabric for cat body and tail
two 3.5” squares of contrast fabric for tail tip (I used the off-white bone fabric for the cat tail tips)

Cutting Instructions - four cats

CAT BODY
Whole Pieces
(4) 6.5" x 10.5" Cat Fabric
(4) 4.5" x 4.5" Cat Fabric
(4) 4.5" x 4.5" BG Fabric
(4) 2.5" x 2.5" BG Fabric

Split Pieces (will be split into triangles)
(2) 5.5" x 5.5" Cat Fabric
(2) 5.5" x 5.5" BG Fabric
(4) 3.5" x 3.5" Cat Fabric
(4) 3.5" x 3.5" BG Fabric

CAT TAIL
Whole Piece
(4) 11" X 2" Cat Fabric

Split Pieces
(2) 2.5" x 2.5" Cat Tail Fabric
(2) 2.5" x 2.5" BG Fabric

DIRECTIONS

Remember: all seams are 1/4”

For all blocks, the background fabric is shown in grey. Refer to separate instructions on squaring down.

ASSEMBLE
Row A

Create a triangle as follows:

Refer to the diagram.

Cut the 5.5” squares on the diagonal. Re-arrange the triangles as shown in Row A, in the diagram. I show the squares ready to sew, then stitched together.

Sew the background triangles to the cat fabric triangles as shown in the photos. Square down to 4.5”.

Stitch Row A with one 4.5” square of background fabric on top, one half background/half cat square in the center, and one 4.5” square of cat fabric on the bottom. Refer to the following image.

Row B

Cut the 3.5” squares on the diagonal. Sew the background triangles to the cat fabric triangles as shown in Row B diagram above. Square down to 2.5”.

Stitch the ears row together with a triangle square on each side, and the 2.5” background square in the middle. Be sure the ears are pointing outward.

Then sew that row to the 6.5” x 10.5” piece of cat fabric (main body of cat).

Stitch Row A to Row B as shown below.

Cat Tail

Cut the 2.5” squares on the diagonal. Sew the cat tail triangles to the cat fabric triangles. Square down to 2.5”. Sew together with the 2” x 11” tail. Then sew that row to the cat body.