Dogs and Cats version of the Heartfelt quilt

Introduction: This post is brought to you by one of the ladies in our small group, who all got together to make the Heartfelt quilt.  The following pictures represent her variation on the original quilt.  I absolutely love all the different aspects of this quilt.  Truthfully, I love all the different variations that came from each and every person in our group.  There were four of us that participated in making this quilt, and you will see, they are all completely different.  I already posted about my finish, on Aug 14/2025-My finished version of the Heartfelt quilt, and this version is the second finish.  I'll post the rest in future posts.

This quilt was finished back on May 16/2024, it is primarily blue, red and brown.  There are numerous references to dogs and cats within the quilt, with panels used, fabrics that had bones, or paw prints, and lots of fussy cut dogs and cats.  Every block was treated special, with it's own unique features, but a blog is just not big enough to post them all!  Instead of the words along the perimeter, this maker decided to make a bunch of crazy scrappy hearts.  They finish off the quilt so well!

In the making of this quilt, there were some "reject" blocks.  Honestly, I don't like using that word here, as these blocks are also worthy of being on the front, but there was not enough room.  Instead, these blocks were assembled in two columns and placed on the back.  Here is a picture of the back.

I asked the maker to share with me a few of her favorite blocks and this is what I received.  This first block, which is actually an accumulation of four blocks put together, to form one block.  One quarter section is a block from the original Heartfelt pattern.  It looks completely different when assembled together in a set of four, with fabric colour placement and the distraction of the fussy cut dogs running through the middle of the block.  So cute!!!

This block is in loving memory of her beloved Chloe:

This is in loving memory of her beloved Owen:

I hope you enjoyed seeing this individuals variation.  Throughout the making process, this maker continually added in her own touches to make the end quilt more of a representation of her tastes and personality.  I think it turned out fabulously!!

Take care everyone and don't forget to take come time for yourself.