Lavenders_Blue Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I saw a link on another forum to this You Tube video for a . As someone who has zero crafty skills, but enjoys having a go at things, I am very tempted to make one of these dog beds as there is no sewing required. Fleecy blankets are cheap enough and the bed could be stuffed with old pillows/duvets so it needn't be expensive either. If I have a go, I will report back on this thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Similar idea to a blanket throw thing which Lesley made. Good idea but I can't see that lasting with my two, they need robust beds or they just de-stuff them Let us know how you get on, and how long it lasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 I did wonder about the potential for it being a giant soft toy, but as long as I can get hold of the materials cheap enough I will give it a whirl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 It looks good - although I think it would probably be quicker to sew one, if sewing was your thing. Our two would soon have the stuffing out as well well, Jazz would - while Tali would just look bemused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 Sewing is not my thing at all. That's why this appeals to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 The bed is made! I went to Ikea at the weekend (ugh) and bought a big fleece throw for £3. I already had an old duvet at home to use as stuffing so it worked out very cheap. It took round about an hour to make, it probably would have been less if I didn't have to keep turfing the dog off the fleece as I was cutting it She absolutely LOVES her new bed! I put it upstairs in front of the airing cupboard where she sleeps overnight. We went out for a few hours early yesterday evening and she slept upstairs on her new bed while we were out. She normally sleeps on a rocking chair in the hall where she can keep her eye on the front door! She is now back upstairs asleep on the new bed while I am downstairs on the computer. I think I can safely say it's a triumph! I'll take a photo later when I've found where the camera is hiding (I must have tidied it away somewhere... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 That's good news L_B Here's a not very good photo, taken in my old kitchen, of Ruby when she'd dissembled a cushion thing given to her by a friend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 Well and truly de-stuffed! Here is Tango modelling her new bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 That's a brilliant idea! I have several fleece bed inners and recently bought new covers for them as I'm challenged in the sewing department - I wish I'd seen this first but I'll definitely try it when the new ones need replacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 it's still in one piece! Go on, admit it; did you choose Tango just because she matches your upstairs doors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 That was the most important factor in choosing her of course, one can't have a dog that doesn't match the decor you know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 What a brill idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 A trip to Ikea may be in order for me then. I watched the video when you posted it and was intrigued. It may have to make a few of them to stop the cats getting jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 You may need to get two fleecy blankets if you want a bed large enough for your whippet to stretch out on. I just bought the one blanket and folded it in half to make Tango's bed. She's a little bit smaller than a Whippet and the bed isn't really big enough for her to stretch out on, although because it's flat it doesn't matter if her head/tail overhangs The knotting is REALLY tedious by the way! It probably took me about half an hour or thereabouts to do the knots all the way round (maybe I made the fringing too narrow?) but I am really pleased with the result and Tango is even more pleased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...