Get Your FMQ Practice on...........?
#41
Originally Posted by Annaleehunter
I had a rescued Greyhound named Olive. She had bone cancer and I would have love to make her one of these!
I’m a firm believer in the quote from Anatole France: “Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened.”
Our Olive reminds me of a Greyhound sometimes with her elegance, grace and agility.
#42
Originally Posted by Butterflyblue
My first FMQ was on potholders. When I want to try something new now, I make a potholder sandwich to practice on. The only problem is that working with such a small object isn't the same as working on a larger quilt.
A dog bed quilt or sleeping pad would be another idea.
A dog bed quilt or sleeping pad would be another idea.
A dog bed and sleeping pad are good ideas because they are bigger.
#43
Originally Posted by betty jo
LaraB. I love your saying under your posting. I kinda have to hide mine sometimes too.
#44
Originally Posted by Surfergirl
Olive is absolutely beautiful and I'm so glad your daughter has given her a good, permanent home. I have 3 little dogs and one of them is a rescue and he is just precious.
I don't know why we got so blessed but they bring much joy to our lives.
#45
Originally Posted by Glassquilt
Hot pads, place mats, mug rugs, cushions, pillows
Originally Posted by Krystyna
She looks soooo elegant! How about placemats? One for the pup is a start!
Originally Posted by Holice
I tell my students to make a hot pad, pot holder or place mat out of the pracetice piece and tell your guests it is modern art.
Originally Posted by romanojg
How about a doggie quilt for him to lay on or if you know someone with little kids the less than perfect small quilts are perfect for them to carry around. You could do place mats or even mats to put under your TV,etc.
Originally Posted by quiltingal
I practice on a sandwich that is big enough to make placemats for just the family everyday use that way I am not wasting fabric or thread.
Originally Posted by Shelbit30
Me and my friend practice on old pillow cases and turn them into doggy beds for our local pound :)
Originally Posted by gramquilter2
I make place mats and mug rugs with mine, sometimes adding a machine embroider design. I think the idea of making a doggy bed would
be great and will try that now too.
be great and will try that now too.
Originally Posted by CristyK1
Really cute. Here is my last project.
It is a Kindle case for my mom.
It is a Kindle case for my mom.
Originally Posted by dljennings
we have windsor chairs in the dining room & the kids with all the stuff on their jeans pockets were scratching the heck out of them.. i used black fabric & verigated threads & did a bunch of chair pads... and who cares if the grandkids spill lasagne on it!
Originally Posted by vickimc
I use the pre printed baby panels, when finished, bind and it goes to charity. if to bad goes to the dog shelter, the dogs dont care.
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