Thread: Small project stash?

Do any of you keep a stash of small, COMPLETED, sewing/quilting projects to use as donations when the request comes suddenly? I know I'm not saying this right, but I'm talking about maybe a half dozen mug rugs with mugs, pillow cases, table runners, shopping bags/totes that you can grab quickly if you need to donate to something, when you don't have time to start a new project.

I'm thinking about maybe sets of 3 masculine, feminine or unisex pillow cases. Two or three table runners, maybe seasonal. A dozen or so shopping bags (mine are more shopping bags than totes)

When the last request came, I did not have time to do much at the last minute and I'm still mad at myself for not donating more.

I'm thinking about doing the same thing, except maybe with smaller size quilts. Problem is I work so slowly!

I like the idea too. There is always something coming up where a neat little home made project would be perfect. Thanks for the reminder.

Originally Posted by wishfulthinking

I'm thinking about doing the same thing, except maybe with smaller size quilts. Problem is I work so slowly!

Originally Posted by wishfulthinking

I'm thinking about doing the same thing, except maybe with smaller size quilts. Problem is I work so slowly!

I like your idea and always think I will do that but never seem to find the time to have things like that ready ahead of time. I do a lot of quilts for people with cancer as well as baby gifts, wedding gifts, Christmas gifts and quits for the homeless so I never seem to get ahead. Of course I have to squeeze in a few for me now and then. I still would like to have some made up ahead but don't know if it will ever hapen

Originally Posted by mic-pa

yes, as a matter of fact i usually have a few table runners, totes,placemats ready for a gift or donation to a charity. My family has many of these things and yet i continue to sew for the enjoyment of it.

i make lap quilts mostly scrappy ones they are great to have for extra gifts. The lap quilt also is easy to quilt
on the regular sewing machine.
Told my kids and grands that if they get tired of getting them TO TELL ME STOP ENOUGH.. So far no stops requested.

i keep a fair 'stash' of gifts at the ready. i'm not good at a last-minute rush to complete a gift

Never thought of that but wonderful idea. I have lots & lots of orphan blocks that I could use. Have made up oodles of 2 1/2" (2 colors), 3 1/2" & 4 1/2". They are for future? projects.....

Originally Posted by ljptexas

Never thought of that but wonderful idea. I have lots & lots of orphan blocks that I could use. Have made up oodles of 2 1/2" (2 colors), 3 1/2" & 4 1/2". They are for future? projects.....

DITTOand 6.5 and 7.5 and even 8.5 blocks are in containers- now to putem to good use