“Patchwork Puppies” is a playful quilt design inspired by the joy and companionship that dogs bring into our lives. Each puppy block – stitched from various scrappy fabrics – carries its own personality, looking left or right as if parading down a patchwork runway. The diagonal layout adds a dynamic energy, while the black button noses bring a charming 3D touch to the quilt.

This quilt was pieced together in a cozy quilting room over several winter evenings, where laughter and memories filled the air just like the playful pups filling the blocks. It’s a perfect DIY quilt pattern for animal lovers, and even better as a quilting project for beginners with a love for color and texture. The idea came during a shelter visit, where dozens of dogs lined up waiting for their forever homes – just like these puppies lined up in rows, each waiting to be hugged.