Stitch up an irresistibly relaxed tropical duo with the Capybara & Sloth Quilt Pattern by renowned modern designer Elizabeth Hartman. Featuring chill capybaras and laid-back sloths dressed in their colorful resort-ready vacation button-downs and shorts, this charming design brings effortless humor and boutique modern charm to your sewing space.
Like all of Elizabeth Hartman's beloved animal patterns, Capybara & Sloth is pieced entirely using standard conventional rotary cutting and machine patchwork techniques—no paper piecing, templates, or curved seams required. With clear step-by-step assembly diagrams, comprehensive cutting charts, and thoughtful color guidance, assembling these friendly characters is structured, precise, and approachable.
Pattern Details
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Brand / Publisher: Elizabeth Hartman Designs
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Designer: Elizabeth Hartman
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Pattern Name: Capybara & Sloth (SKU: EH-079 | UPC: 788362157494)
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Technique: Standard Conventional Machine Piecing
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Fabric Friendly: Uses 10" Layer Cake squares or Fat Quarters for shirts and shorts, with yardage cuts for bodies, facial details, and backgrounds
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Skill Level: Intermediate (recommended for quilters familiar with rotary cutting and small-piece patchwork piecing)
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Includes 3 Project Sizes:
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Pillow: 24" x 24" (features 1 capybara and 1 sloth)
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Small Quilt: 38" x 46" (features 6 animals—3 capybaras & 3 sloths)
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Large Quilt: 68" x 72" (features 18 animals—9 capybaras & 9 sloths, as shown on cover)
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Format: High-Quality Printed Booklet Pattern
Why We Love It
Dressing up these two famously relaxed creatures in vibrant resort wear gives every block pure personality. It is a fantastic canvas to mix colorful woven textures, cheerful yarn-dyes, tiny retro prints, and bright blender solids against a crisp background.
Coral and Olive Inspiration
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Layer Cake & Fat Quarter Friendly: Grab a vibrant 10" Layer Cake bundle or mix favorite woven cottons (like Ruby Star Society Speckled or Warp & Weft) to build vacation shirts and contrast shorts.
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Modern Accent Pillows: The 24" x 24" pillow size makes a standout summer accent cushion or quick, smile-inducing gift for animal lovers.
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Subtle Neutral Contrast: Pair warm earthy tones (like Moda Bella Sienna, Weathered Teak, Coffee, and Earth) for the bodies and eye masks against a soft mint, seafoam, or sky background solid.
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Maker Coordinates: Pairs beautifully with Bella Solids, Ruby Star Society basics, Aurifil 50wt cotton thread, and premium cotton batting.
Coral and Olive Note
This listing is for the physical printed paper quilt pattern booklet only (fabric and supplies sold separately). Stored in a smoke-free, pet-free studio.
