tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.comments2023-03-23T12:54:58.846-04:00House MadeCorriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11307876689543292595noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-45309619328964729422012-11-24T12:26:06.590-05:002012-11-24T12:26:06.590-05:00Love this tut. Thanks!Love this tut. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-42541540741686251022012-07-26T22:11:19.877-04:002012-07-26T22:11:19.877-04:00The 'fuzzy' one is an Irish WolfhoundThe 'fuzzy' one is an Irish WolfhoundCorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11307876689543292595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-64881080936094006342012-06-22T11:39:52.983-04:002012-06-22T11:39:52.983-04:00What kind of dog is the fuzzy one in the picture w...What kind of dog is the fuzzy one in the picture with the little dog?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-69879754455505659012012-04-29T20:01:03.384-04:002012-04-29T20:01:03.384-04:00T.U.W. -great idea with the thrift store stuffed a...T.U.W. -great idea with the thrift store stuffed animals!<br />Mimi - Thanks! Each of my parents keep a comforter for Remy at their houses (can you tell she is spoiled?), but I found that the downfall of comforters is they absorb a lot of smells and it's hard to vacuum hair off. Good luck if you decide to make a bed!Corriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11307876689543292595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-25844405497161274242012-04-25T08:14:08.337-04:002012-04-25T08:14:08.337-04:00He wanted that comfort for a long time. Keep up.He wanted that comfort for a long time. Keep up.Pet bedshttp://www.dogbedsforpets.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-30327030591786024042012-04-14T11:05:13.543-04:002012-04-14T11:05:13.543-04:00I found your blog while searching on Pinterest for...I found your blog while searching on Pinterest for a low cost/DIY dog bed. We rescued our Springer in January and have yet to find him a dog bed he likes, he has finally grown attached to an old comforter we threw on the floor for him to avoid him being on the couch. Saw that your dog bed was geared towards larger dogs and thought I would check it out. So glad I did, not only was it informative but hilarious! You literally had me in stitches all morning! The bed turned out wonderful, hope Remy decided not to sit on you. : )Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14644199226094331093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-27365026389286592692012-03-23T10:49:05.738-04:002012-03-23T10:49:05.738-04:00Very cute! (the bed and the dog) I love that the b...Very cute! (the bed and the dog) I love that the bed has a gusset.<br /><br />My dogs haven't torn up beds, but they are notorious for destuffing every single toy in the house. Instead of buying $10 stuffed toys at Petsmart, I get a bag of about 10 toys for $1 at the thrift store. Then I don't mind them tearing them up so much. :bthe undomesticated wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481758248542152030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-15063196349065507232012-03-19T18:37:57.789-04:002012-03-19T18:37:57.789-04:00Well, despite your injury, the bed turned out grea...Well, despite your injury, the bed turned out great! Our dog (who is 10ish pounds) routinely steals the bed of his 30-pound friend, so I've definitely seen that situation lots of times. :-)<br /><br />Thanks for linking up to the Winter Pinterest Challenge!<br /><br />Erin @ The Great IndoorsMrs. Great Indoorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11067541195408476086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-80528086643582579322012-03-16T13:19:42.484-04:002012-03-16T13:19:42.484-04:00Just found your blog via Young House Love. The dog...Just found your blog via Young House Love. The dog bed is awesome! From your video and adorable pictures it seems like our greyhound's behavior is pretty similar to your dog's. I understand the need for an XL dog bed that will stand up to all their scratching and circling. We call it "nesting" at our house. I'm getting a sewing machine in a couple weeks and this is going to be one of my first projects! Thanks for the great tutorial!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14170718605555374041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-87249550539864285362012-03-16T11:53:17.329-04:002012-03-16T11:53:17.329-04:00Amanda - Haha! I can't even imagine coming hom...Amanda - Haha! I can't even imagine coming home to a shredded couch...the horror! I love when they curl up like that. That's Remy's deep sleep position and we call it her 'diver' mode, because her back legs/feet are up by her face and it looks like the pose divers do when they jump off a diving board. :o) Danes crack me up! Thanks for your comment!Corriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11307876689543292595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-80341042061404992152012-03-16T01:14:06.064-04:002012-03-16T01:14:06.064-04:00Ahahaha I showed my hubby your post shred pic and ...Ahahaha I showed my hubby your post shred pic and his response "oh don't remind me!". Our sweet Harle Great Dane Lola has shredded 2 couches and countless dog beds. Her "bed" right now is an old couch cushion. Not quite big enough but lucky us she curls up fetus style when she sleeps. You are so right about giant breeds...no bed is ever big enough! And they are SO expensive. If I get the guts to buy a sewing machine this will be one of my first projects! Thank you so much!Amandahttp://bryanplusamanda.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-11972131096405595622012-03-15T08:53:43.244-04:002012-03-15T08:53:43.244-04:00Thanks for your comments, everyone!
Ashley - I be...Thanks for your comments, everyone!<br /><br />Ashley - I bet your dane/lab mix is so cute! People used to think Remy was a lab when she was a puppy. (Personally, I thought the giant feet gave her away.)<br /><br />Anonymous - Great suggestions! The papasan idea crossed my mind once (I have one of the chairs), but I don't know why I didn't think of it when it was time for this project! It would be the perfect size if you could find one for cheap! Btw, I'm so jealous you have 2 danes. They're like chips - you can't have just one. I'm just not sure another would work in my little house :o)<br /><br />Rose - Thanks! I got my machine for $35 from an antique vendor and it just does the basics, but that's all I need right now! I imagine the older machines are a little crankier than newer ones though ;o)<br /><br />Kelly - I'm glad you found it helpful! I'm glad my Dane isn't the only one. Definitely give this a shot, or if you're feeling less adventurous, some of the other commenters had good suggestions too!Corriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11307876689543292595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-17846393144547102162012-03-14T22:56:54.413-04:002012-03-14T22:56:54.413-04:00This is a great tutorial - thank you! We have a Gr...This is a great tutorial - thank you! We have a Great Dane who is a total bed destroyer and I have now been searching for weeks for a new bed for him. I refuse to spend $100, so I might have to haul out the sewing machine and try this!Kellyhttp://thisgongshowwecalllife.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-40093327389084791072012-03-14T14:28:46.734-04:002012-03-14T14:28:46.734-04:00Aw. I love your dog and I love your dog bed projec...Aw. I love your dog and I love your dog bed project. I wish I had a sewing machine. Along with the knowledge of how to use it... Your comment about evil sewing machine demons has me rethinking that though. Lol.Zanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994399737559817860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-60575817434301428362012-03-14T13:48:14.508-04:002012-03-14T13:48:14.508-04:00Hi! Just popped by from Young House Love. I have...Hi! Just popped by from Young House Love. I have 2 Danes myself so I instantly fell in love with your blog. The beds from Costco are seriously the best things ever. They are only $19.99 (not $40)......unheard of! They are only about 40" in diameter so a head or a butt ends up hanging off. <br />I also have a nifty suggestion....I made a large cover for a really ugly papasan cushion that was on clearance at Pier 1. 52" in diameter! Worked like a charm and really good "filling" for only $18.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-87788818465385492942012-03-14T12:15:13.426-04:002012-03-14T12:15:13.426-04:00I LOVE this!! I have a great dane / Lab mix who is...I LOVE this!! I have a great dane / Lab mix who is around 100 lbs. I have searched everywhere for a bed that would fit him (without breaking the bank). I thought I found one.... but of course, it's a bit too small. O well - if he curls up, it works. ha ha!! Perhaps one day when it needs to be replaced, I'll use the stuffing out of it like you and make a new one!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14162081392861793141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-12106161529246671222012-03-14T10:42:20.937-04:002012-03-14T10:42:20.937-04:00Thanks for stopping by, Amanda! The sewing really ...Thanks for stopping by, Amanda! The sewing really wasn't too tough for this (when I wasn't sewing my fingers off). The most challenging part was the zipper, but even that wasn't too bad. I love your photo/art display project! Cool fabric, and so cute for kids art!Corriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11307876689543292595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-50598280124252704902012-03-14T10:39:17.046-04:002012-03-14T10:39:17.046-04:00You did a great job! She looks pretty happy with h...You did a great job! She looks pretty happy with her new bed. I'd love to beef up my sewing skills and try something like this. I'm visiting from the Pinterest Challenge, and I hope you'll stop by my blog too. :)Amanda @ Serenity Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-64088622189266273342012-03-14T10:38:48.090-04:002012-03-14T10:38:48.090-04:00Kelly - sorry to hear about your dogs' bed! I&...Kelly - sorry to hear about your dogs' bed! I'm glad you found it interesting and I hope it's helpful if you decide to make one yourself! Please share a link if you do. :o)Corriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11307876689543292595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-83297963957850914812012-03-14T10:36:51.465-04:002012-03-14T10:36:51.465-04:00Thanks so much, Amanda! They ARE ridiculous expens...Thanks so much, Amanda! They ARE ridiculous expensive to buy. And half the time the "XL" isn't even large enough. It's definitely hard to find quality products for giant dogs. Thanks for your comment!Corriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11307876689543292595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-70427671908277542092012-03-14T10:36:10.569-04:002012-03-14T10:36:10.569-04:00This is a wonderful tutorial, just want I was look...This is a wonderful tutorial, just want I was looking for as our dogs just destroyed one of the floor beds this past week. Thanks for posting.kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18289030739609170208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-53849976183415191432012-03-14T10:35:25.166-04:002012-03-14T10:35:25.166-04:00Just popped over from the Young House Love Pintere...Just popped over from the Young House Love Pinterest Challenge.<br /><br />Great dog bed for a sweet pup. And so much cheaper than buying one of those ridiculously expensive XL dog bed. Thanks for sharing!Amanda - Small Home Big Starthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09086889672316038951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-59346963750519586962012-03-14T10:29:38.567-04:002012-03-14T10:29:38.567-04:00aw, thanks so much for your comment and for stoppi...aw, thanks so much for your comment and for stopping by! she is definitely loving the added fluff and therefore abusing it less, so i think my mission is accomplished. :o)Corriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11307876689543292595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-64658910237163949162012-03-14T10:28:01.999-04:002012-03-14T10:28:01.999-04:00Wow this is great! I love his new bed, looks like...Wow this is great! I love his new bed, looks like he does too! I must learn to sew...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18056662800717634643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523991519141803703.post-38724479628296247532012-03-08T09:22:09.069-05:002012-03-08T09:22:09.069-05:00aw, thanks k! i just finished the bed last night s...aw, thanks k! i just finished the bed last night so i'll have an update post either tomorrow or by the end of the weekend (with more remy pictures of course) :o)Corriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11307876689543292595noreply@blogger.com