Kaleidoscope projects
03-15-2009, 06:48 PM
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I don't do big quilts because I get bored too easy and I don't have the time. I detest long seams. It is awkard under my needle and I have a hard time with a lot of bulk. I did one queen size several years ago but I wasn't selling my miniaitures to a local gift shop then and I did it all by hand over one winter before I had grandkids every weekend.
I spend most of each day piecing small items like hotpads checkbook covers bookmarks and lots more for a local store so I really don't have the time.
I am going to be taking my stuff to Old Threshers Reunion in Mt. Pleasant Iowa this fall. I want to use the kaleidoscopes for totes but would like to try some new ideas. Hence the cry for help.
I spend most of each day piecing small items like hotpads checkbook covers bookmarks and lots more for a local store so I really don't have the time.
I am going to be taking my stuff to Old Threshers Reunion in Mt. Pleasant Iowa this fall. I want to use the kaleidoscopes for totes but would like to try some new ideas. Hence the cry for help.
03-15-2009, 06:56 PM
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If you'd like to learn to make the kaleidoscopes you can see my directions on my FREE teaching site http://www.bitsnpiecesworkshop.com
I just put the directions on there earlier this week. Every thing on there is free!! I love making them they are so much fun to make.
I just put the directions on there earlier this week. Every thing on there is free!! I love making them they are so much fun to make.
03-15-2009, 07:32 PM
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Rhonda,
A table topper is a round or square mat that is used on a table, similar to what a doily used to be used for. I have seen them done in hexagon and round shapes also. Size depends on the size of the table.
A candle mat is a smaller topper similar to a coaster, but large enough to sit under a candle.
Your kaleidoscopes are beautiful. Thanks for sharing your directions. You could certainly use them on anything .... including appliqued to a square for a pillow.
A table topper is a round or square mat that is used on a table, similar to what a doily used to be used for. I have seen them done in hexagon and round shapes also. Size depends on the size of the table.
A candle mat is a smaller topper similar to a coaster, but large enough to sit under a candle.
Your kaleidoscopes are beautiful. Thanks for sharing your directions. You could certainly use them on anything .... including appliqued to a square for a pillow.
03-15-2009, 07:44 PM
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Thanks for the ideas! I wasn't familiar with the table topper term. I have made coasters out of the smaller ones. But other than hotpads I haven't tried any other projects with them in the past.
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