We used only two colors for the Scottie Dog but change fabrics in any way you wish. Make the little Scottie in realistic colors or try a small scale dog-themed fabric for either the body or background. Finished block size: 12-inch square
Scottie Dog Quilt Block Cutting Chart
Beginning quilters—learn how to cut patchwork shapes before you work on the quilt block. Grey or black for dog body
one 6-1/2" x 8-1/2" barthree 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" squaresfour 2-7/8" x 2-7/8" squaresone 3-1/4" square
Background
two 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectanglesone 2-1/2" x 8-1/2" barone 4-1/2" x 6-1/2" barone 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" squarethree 2-7/8" x 2-7/8" squaresone 3-1/4" square
Try the magic 8 half square triangle method if you make lots of identical Scottie dog blocks.
Make a Quarter Square Triangle Unit
Quarter square triangle units are easy to make. Before you begin, read through our quarter-square triangle instructions to get a feel for the basics.
Make the Left Scottie Section
The left section is made up of four rows.
Make the Right Scottie Section
Sew the left and right Scottie sections together, matching seams carefully. Press. The quilt block should measure 12-1/2" square. If yours is a different size or skewed, try one of our easy methods to square up quilt blocks. Use the cat quilt block pattern to design a quilt filled with canine and feline friends.
