Sundrop Designs - quilt patterns and applique patterns featuring the Sundrop Critters and the Wee Folk

Quilt Patterns

for Creative Quilters

Sunny's Page
(cat patterns and cat information)

Hi there! I'm Sunny, the little kitten who was named Sundrop because I sort of looked like the rainbow kitten in Sandy's business logo. I'm almost 8 years old now so I'm not really a kitten anymore, but I'm still very small and look like a kitten compared to my adopted brothers and sisters who are all bigger than me. I wonder if being named after a cartoon-like kitten somehow stunted my growth? Whatever the reason, it's okay because I get a lot of extra attention from Sandy's friends because I'm so small.

Sunny, the Sundrop Kitten
free block pattern
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Cat-appealing Pattern
How about making some catnip birds instead of mice for your feline friends? Use Sandy's Fun with Finches pattern to make ornaments, but leave off the hangers and stuff the finches with catnip!
Pack contains patterns in two sizes for each design shown: large size is about 6", small size is about 4".
appliqued finches

Fun with Finches
$9.95

Cat Books

Sandy gives me extra attention, too. She designed a line of Christmas applique blocks featuring me! Some of my siblings get into the act, too, but I'm the star! Two of the blocks are shown below.

Click here to for more information.

Using Sunny the Kitten in a Sampler

The simple applique pattern of me can be used as a sub-unit in many traditional pieced blocks. Here are a few examples:
quilt blocks

I think cats are the best critters, of course, but the other Sundrop Critters can be used in the same manner. So the next time you feel like doing a sampler project, consider adding a Critter to each block.

This modified Bear's Paw block (Sandy calls it Kitty Claws) is a great way to use any of the critters that have paws or claws! The traditional Bear's Paw block also looks terrific.

The King's Crown block is also great for framing your favorite appliqued critter blocks.

Helpful Links to Stuff About Cats
Check out the links below to learn some neat stuff about cats!

Feral Cat Coalition - a good starting to place to learn about "wild" and stray cats and how you can help them

Cat Food article - this is the most unbiased article about cat food that Sandy and I have read, and it gives links to lots to cat food manufacturers

Adopting a Cat - things you should think about before getting a cat (or a dog)

Cat Toys - what's safe and not safe for cats to play with (I hope Sandy decides to make some of these and I really hope she gets us a video for Christmas)