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10-09-2013, 12:37 PM
#21
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bowl buddy for microwave
an easy item to make that you won't see everywhere is the bowl buddy for the microwave. this is similar in construction to the fabric boxes but needs a batting like pellon wrap-n-zap which comes 45 " wide and 1 yard lengths. the cheapest i have found is at walmart.com with free shipping if you pick up at a walmart. $3 versus $8 at other suppliers.
i make a variety of sizes from 10 inch squares with 9 in batting to 14 inch squares with 13 inch batting and alter the size of the tuck to create different shapes. having a real bowl in each size lets the customer remember the size of the bowls they use at home and they can pick the right one. i do 14, 12 and 10 inch.
the small boxes are actually the same except that the tuck is much wider to make the side vertical.
you do need to use 100% cotton material and thread so nothing melts in the microwave.
directions are available online at
http://www.seamshappy.com/2012/08/13...wl-pot-holder/
i make a variety of sizes from 10 inch squares with 9 in batting to 14 inch squares with 13 inch batting and alter the size of the tuck to create different shapes. having a real bowl in each size lets the customer remember the size of the bowls they use at home and they can pick the right one. i do 14, 12 and 10 inch.
the small boxes are actually the same except that the tuck is much wider to make the side vertical.
you do need to use 100% cotton material and thread so nothing melts in the microwave.
directions are available online at
http://www.seamshappy.com/2012/08/13...wl-pot-holder/
10-09-2013, 02:03 PM
#23
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Originally Posted by eb in calif
an easy item to make that you won't see everywhere is the bowl buddy for the microwave. this is similar in construction to the fabric boxes but needs a batting like pellon wrap-n-zap which comes 45 " wide and 1 yard lengths. the cheapest i have found is at walmart.com with free shipping if you pick up at a walmart. $3 versus $8 at other suppliers.
i make a variety of sizes from 10 inch squares with 9 in batting to 14 inch squares with 13 inch batting and alter the size of the tuck to create different shapes. having a real bowl in each size lets the customer remember the size of the bowls they use at home and they can pick the right one. i do 14, 12 and 10 inch.
the small boxes are actually the same except that the tuck is much wider to make the side vertical.
you do need to use 100% cotton material and thread so nothing melts in the microwave.
directions are available online at
http://www.seamshappy.com/2012/08/13...wl-pot-holder/
i make a variety of sizes from 10 inch squares with 9 in batting to 14 inch squares with 13 inch batting and alter the size of the tuck to create different shapes. having a real bowl in each size lets the customer remember the size of the bowls they use at home and they can pick the right one. i do 14, 12 and 10 inch.
the small boxes are actually the same except that the tuck is much wider to make the side vertical.
you do need to use 100% cotton material and thread so nothing melts in the microwave.
directions are available online at
http://www.seamshappy.com/2012/08/13...wl-pot-holder/
10-09-2013, 04:00 PM
#24
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Hamburg,Western New York State
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Whem working our church bazaar, I always use a clothes rack. Buy a couple of yards of a neutral fabric (cheap felt) and then you can attach any number of things to it, and the merchandise is high enough that it can bee seen across the hall.As far as craft tiems...how about paperbook covers.
10-10-2013, 06:45 AM
#25
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: MA
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
There is an excellent tutorial for these right here on the board: http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...s-t144848.html
Last edited by applique; 10-10-2013 at 06:53 AM.
10-18-2013, 10:08 PM
#26
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Springfield NH
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Hot Pads sell like crazy at the shows we do. We don't make fancy pieced ones instead we use interesting fabrics with themes folks have in their kitchen decor ie. chickens, apples. The fabric on each side coordinates but isn't the same. For example eggs on one side and chickens on the other. We put loops on them so they can hang up and insulbright batting so they can be used under hot dishes to protect counters and tables. Insulbright holds its shape well even with repeated washing
10-18-2013, 10:16 PM
#27
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Location: Anchorage, AK
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I've not seen them at craft fairs but when I make coffee cozies and give them to friends they're really appreciated and used. Not difficult to make and each can be made differently without any trouble.
10-19-2013, 07:44 AM
#28
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Location: east kilbride Scotland
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Curling iron/hair straighteners covers, use insulated wadding ( can't remember the name) the stuff used in pot holders oven gloves, quilt with nice fabric, sells wells as little extras for xmas.
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