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Don't Let Go Quilt

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Designed by Kristin Rauch | 40+ Patterns | 21,000+ Sold

$12.00

Don't Let Go is a 54" x 65" inch sea otter quilt, two otters holding paws so they don't drift apart. With an optional heart held between.Traditionally pieced with tons of diagrams and a coloring sheet.

What's Included
PDF pattern — Written instructions with diagrams for every step
Coloring sheet — Printable coloring sheet to plan your color selections
Complete supply and cut list — Fabric requirements with cutting diagrams
Detailed materials guide — Yardage for matching or different-fabric otters

The story behind the Don't Let Go Quilt

Did you know that sea otters hold paws while they sleep so they don't drift apart? That little fact inspired this whole quilt. I designed Don't Let Go as two otters holding hands with a heart between them, and it has become one of my most-loved patterns. There is something about the sweetness of the design that just gets people. It makes a wonderful gift for couples, new parents, or anyone who loves otters.

About the Pattern

The finished quilt measures 54 inches wide by 65 inches tall. The pattern is traditionally pieced, no paper piecing, no tricky techniques, and comes with tons of diagrams to go along with each written instruction. A complete supply list and cutting diagrams start the pattern off, and a printable coloring sheet is included so you can finalize your color selections before you start cutting. You can make the two otters with matching fabrics or give each one its own personality with different belly and body fabrics.

Woollypetals Don't Let Go quilt featuring two orange otters on blue backgroundWoollypetals Don't Let Go quilt featuring two orange otters on blue background

Maker Photos

Woollypetals Don't Let Go quilt featuring two figures with a red heart between them
Woollypetals Don't Let Go Quilt with two appliqué figures in blue and pink
Woollypetals Don't Let Go Quilt featuring two otter figures on turquoise background
Woollypetals Don't Let Go Quilt with two figure blocks in red and green fabrics
Woollypetals Don't Let Go quilt with two figures holding a red heart
Woollypetals Don't Let Go quilt featuring two figures with a red heart between them
Woollypetals Don't Let Go Quilt with two appliqué figures in blue and pink
Woollypetals Don't Let Go Quilt featuring two otter figures on turquoise background
Woollypetals Don't Let Go Quilt with two figure blocks in red and green fabrics
Woollypetals Don't Let Go quilt with two figures holding a red heart

One Pattern, Endless Options

A few fun ways you can make this pattern your own.

1

Matching or unique otters

Make both otters from the same fabrics for a coordinated look, or use different belly, body, and muzzle fabrics on each otter for two distinct personalities.

2

Custom otter colors

The pattern works with any color combination, realistic browns and tans, or go wild with bright and unexpected fabrics.

3

Optional Heart in Hands

The pattern is written to have a heart where the paws meet. But there is cutting info and diagrams included for make the quilt without the heart.


Cottage Industry Friendly

You're welcome to make and sell finished items from this pattern as a small, one-person cottage business, just cite woollypetals as your pattern source. This pattern may not be used for mass production. If you're teaching a class, each attendee should purchase their own copy. Wholesale pricing is available for kits and classes with a 10-pattern minimum.

What Makers Are Saying

★★★★★

Love Woollypetals patterns, the designs are so sweet and they are always so well written!

Stephanie
★★★★★

What a great design! Pattern looks to be well written and is easy to understand. Looking forward to making this!

Kathy Holscher
★★★★★

Great pattern. Easy to follow. Thank you so much. Will continue to shop this seller.

Marie
★★★★★

Beautiful pattern with excellent instructions.

Shelley Brooks
★★★★★

Love Woollypetals patterns, the designs are so sweet and they are always so well written!

Stephanie
★★★★★

What a great design! Pattern looks to be well written and is easy to understand. Looking forward to making this!

Kathy Holscher
★★★★★

Great pattern. Easy to follow. Thank you so much. Will continue to shop this seller.

Marie
★★★★★

Beautiful pattern with excellent instructions.

Shelley Brooks