Ranga Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Instead of hijacking Whiskeys Mum's topic, I thought this could be a thread of its own. Little Gifts posted this link about making your own non sew dog beds ... www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=236744.0 So, I made one this afternoon from an polar fleece blanket and a spare pillow ... Well, OH doesn't really need a pillow does he? Here's the result ... But there's always room for one more ... I notice I'll have to tie a couple of the ties more securely judging by the last pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 You did a great job, and your pooches look suitably impressed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Great OH can get another pillow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 That looks great. Did you tie just one knot or a double knot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranga Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 That looks great. Did you tie just one knot or a double knot? I did double knots :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justrace Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Great job, I'm thinking of doing one, just have to work out what to use for the stuffing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VizslaMomma Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Horrible Herbert is banned from looking at DOL. He gets ideas of better comfort. Great work. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serket Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 My aunt gave me two MASSIVE pillows to use as dog beds (golden retriever sized but look like a normal lounge throw cushion) because she couldn't find anything big enough to cover them with. I think I have a solution now! this looks perfectly suited to my level of DIY ability I think that will make almost 10 beds in the house for the dogs....not including lounges spoilt much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DobieMum Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 For dog beds inside, I have 2 cot mattresses, that I got for free and I cover them with a sheet and then a blanket or 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 (edited) Great job, I'm thinking of doing one, just have to work out what to use for the stuffing As I said in the other thread my dogs 'help' me with the stuffing. One destroys pillows so I put the stuffing into something I can close (I have old/large zip up cushion covers) and give it a wash then dry. I then shred it again to fluff it up a I stuff the new beds. The same dog also destroys human doonas regularly so again, I put the bits into the big cushion cover, give it all a wash but then I cut it into strips and then down again into squares to stuff the bed as it wont wash well inside the bed as big pieces - it will imbalance your washing machine. My other tip is to buy large ugly pillows from your local op shop. I recently found one selling cushions for 50 cents each and they were huge! Wash, dry and then shred the contents to fluff it back up and stuff the new bed. If you use recycled fleece blankets (fleece doesn't fray) or buy some cheap kids fleece blankets at Kmart you can make a large comfy bed very cheaply. And here is a tip for cutting that fringing - cut yourself a piece of cardboard the width and length of the final fringe and just move it around the outer edge, using it as a guide to cut to. It saves loads of time measuring and marking - it doesn't need to be perfect. In summer you can cover these beds with an old sheet or towel to make them a little cooler on the surface. Here's one of our round models for those who didn't see the other thread. This particular bed is almost three years old so doing very well considering the fluff lover lying on it. Edited July 26, 2014 by Little Gifts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranga Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 Okay, I finally made one for my Schnauzer :) Another old polar fleece blanket. He lay down on it as soon as it hit the floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denali Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I made one of these! I saw it on better homes and gardens i think- years ago! I have no idea where it is now, but I will have to make some more :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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