キティアラウンドキルトパターン by Pen & Paper

I was a little intimidated by paper piecing, but the whiskers instructions are so clear and logical. This 48.5-inch finished quilt is the perfect size for a lap throw while curling up with a cat.

The whiskers section is paper-pieced, which sounded intimidating at first, but the pattern walks you through it so smoothly that I actually found it relaxing. My quilt finished right at 48.5 inches and the kitten faces came out perfectly crisp—I'm already planning a second one for my sister.

The paper-pieced whiskers were a fun challenge that really makes each kitten pop. Finished just in time for my cat-loving sister’s birthday, and the 48.5-inch square is perfect for a lap quilt.