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    Old 03-11-2012, 11:19 AM
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    Getting ready for a family reunion. .... I need a favor for siblings ( in their 60's), their kids ( in their 30's) and little ones ( from 5-6 months)

    We have used photo albums, bookmarks and books, koozies..., embroidered towels and dishclothes... I was thinking about water bottle covers... any body got a pattern.... or another idea... thanks. Quilter 1234
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    Old 03-11-2012, 11:32 AM
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    Water bottle holder sounds great. Humbug Bag(purchased pattern) or other small tote, wristlet, or zippered pouch? There's one called an Origami bag that uses 2 squares. How about drawstring or regular pillowcase? There are many free patterns on the web.
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    Old 03-11-2012, 12:01 PM
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    sounds like a great idea. sorry, don't have a pattern, though
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    Old 03-11-2012, 12:40 PM
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    Have you thought of potholders?
    One thing my family did was wrap up lots of diff types of stuff in gift wrap. Then they had a skill type game that everyone did to earn pts. The wrapped items were dumped in the middle of the room and each member got to pick a present in order of pts. I was amazed at how well it worked. After everyone picked then they swapped with each other. The whole process ended up being huge fun. The kids are asking if the game will be at the next gathering. Game was a ring toss an aunt came up with. Even 2 yr old remembers it.
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    Old 03-11-2012, 03:12 PM
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    Mug Rugs and/or Placemats .... fabrics according to the age of the recipient.

    And for the wee ones keep with the theme and make ... bibs!
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    Old 03-13-2012, 07:53 AM
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    Check out Pinterest and see if you can find some inspiration.
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    Old 03-13-2012, 09:12 AM
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    Sorry Don't have, but if I come across one I will send along!
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    Old 03-13-2012, 12:36 PM
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    Here are a couple of sites. I like the second one the best.

    http://sewing.about.com/od/healthbea...atebottles.htm
    http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2006...ottle-carrier/
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    Old 03-13-2012, 12:51 PM
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    It's not quilting but what about towels cut up and made into washmits? You could do the same color for each little family within the bigger family and different sizes based on whether it's for a child or adult.
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    Old 03-13-2012, 07:58 PM
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    I would love to see you make for the older folks remote holders to be used on their favorite chair.
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