Big Cats Little Cats Quilt Pattern by Deb Heatherly | Cut Loose Press

Get ready for a quilt that looks clever and complicated but is secretly quick, achievable and lots of fun to make!

The Big Cats Little Cats Quilt Pattern by Deb Heatherly for Cut Loose Press uses clever Cats Cradle blocks in two different sizes to create wonderful movement and the illusion of quarter-square triangles set on point — without actually having to piece them that way.

The combination of “big cats” and “little cats” gives the quilt its striking geometric design, while the generously sized blocks help the quilt top come together surprisingly quickly. It’s a fabulous choice when you want plenty of visual impact without endless tiny pieces and fiddly construction.

Finishing at 62in x 62in, Big Cats Little Cats makes a terrific throw quilt, statement wall quilt or feature quilt for the end of a bed.

And the fabric possibilities are enormous! Go bold with contrasting solids, create glowing movement with batiks, raid your stash for a scrappy version, or keep things beautifully classic with black, cream and neutrals.

The pattern is designed for use with the Creative Grids Cats Cradle XL Ruler – CGRDH1XL, helping you achieve accurate cutting and beautifully aligned blocks.

Pattern Details

• Pattern: Big Cats Little Cats
• Designer: Deb Heatherly
• Publisher: Cut Loose Press
• Finished Size: 62in x 62in
• Block Style: Cats Cradle in two block sizes
• Skill Level: Confident Beginner and Up
• Required Ruler: Creative Grids Cats Cradle XL Ruler – CGRDH1XL
• Product Type: Printed Quilt Pattern

Why You'll Love This Pattern

• Looks far more complicated than it really is!
• Clever layout creates the illusion of quarter-square triangles set on point
• Uses two different Cats Cradle block sizes for extra movement and interest
• Generously sized blocks help make construction quicker
• Fantastic for strong light-and-dark fabric combinations
• Works beautifully with solids, prints, batiks or scraps
• Suitable for both modern and traditional colour schemes
• A satisfying project with plenty of visual impact