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There are so many steps that go into making a Bluebird Gardens custom quilt and the last step can make all the difference.

This charming custom applique dachshund quilt was finished with pattern quilting around the border and stippling around dachshund dogs, giving the white fabric a wonderful extra rich dimension.

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Wouldn't you be charmed to find this under your Christmas tree?


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We're finishing one of our favorite Christmas orders, these charming custom dachshund quilts.

I'm always intrigued by how one fabric can change the whole feel of a custom quilt.

In this example, we can use either solid black fabric on the right or the striped cotton with tans, browns, blacks and a little blue on the left.

The customer said the tan, brown and black  custom dachshund quilt was for someone who decorates with neutrals, so I thought the solid black fabric would be the first choice.

I saw the striped fabric right after we finished the quilt top and personally liked that fabric.

Which fabric would you pick to bind this custom dachshund quilt?

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tan dog fabrics.jpgI literally laughed out loud when I saw this charming custom dachshund dog quilt throw pieced together.

Our customer wanted tans, browns and blacks in one of their custom quilts.

Picking fabrics for customs can be a challenge; it's important to get the tones right, as well as selecting colors that bring out the best in the design of custom quilts.

With the more muted neutrals, it can be hard to select fabrics that won't take away from the overall custom quilt design, especially when it's something that should be charming, like applique cats, or dogs.

After several discussions about fabric options, I chose the custom dog quilt fabrics.


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Doesn't this custom applique dachshund dog quilt make you smile, too??

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Charlotte

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