hand project for someone that hates hand work?
07-18-2015, 07:37 AM
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hand project for someone that hates hand work?
All of my fabric is packed and I'm suffering from withdrawal. Is there some kind of project that I can do by hand that doesn't involve sewing by hand? Weird question, I know. I'd like to be able to do something with fabric, but I hate using a needle and thread and hand sewing!
07-19-2015, 05:48 AM
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Here is a link to the online store for Artsi2 Quilt Boards. This is just what you are asking for, you can purchase with or without fabric. My sister and I just bought some at Quilt Shop of Deland yesterday. Check with any LQS's in your area to see if they carry them. I am using my own fabrics to make a crazy quilt type wall hanging for my son with fresh water fishing lures, large mouth bass and nature fabrics. (Harder to find a variety of gift projects for adult male children
) this is a great combination of fabric and a "picture type" art piece, and a variety of sizes! Hope this helps!
http://www.artsi2.com/page3.php
) this is a great combination of fabric and a "picture type" art piece, and a variety of sizes! Hope this helps! http://www.artsi2.com/page3.php
07-19-2015, 07:29 AM
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Maybe get some colored pencils and graph paper or print out design paper(hexagons, triangles, whatever -) and do some designing/coloring?
Your question did kind of making me smile - sort of like asking - "How can I take a shower without getting wet?"
Your question did kind of making me smile - sort of like asking - "How can I take a shower without getting wet?"
07-19-2015, 09:18 AM
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Bearisgrey had a good idea. get some graph paper and color your next few quilts.
draw up you blocks or whole quilt on graph paper, and use those pretty pencils or markers and when you're ready to sew, just take out a pictue you've drawn up.
draw up you blocks or whole quilt on graph paper, and use those pretty pencils or markers and when you're ready to sew, just take out a pictue you've drawn up.
07-19-2015, 09:26 AM
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When I need something to do and don't want the fine details of hand sewing, I crochet. Luckily my daughter always wants new scarfs. And we have a lot of family and friends in cold country that needs a new scarf from time to time. I was at Joann's the other day, saw some very soft fluffy gray yarn, called my daughter and she said she would love a new scarf this winter.
Some where I saw someone that crochets with strips of fabric. They make rugs and bowls.
Some where I saw someone that crochets with strips of fabric. They make rugs and bowls.
07-19-2015, 09:34 AM
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Maybe pick an intricate quilt design that you've always wanted to try & cut out all the pieces you're going to need.
I have set it to the side for now, but I was working on a folded star hot pad. It involves an insane amount of cutting & pressing (LOTS of pressing). Maybe you could cut, starch & press all the pieces for that and put them into labeled baggies for when you can get back to your machine.
I have set it to the side for now, but I was working on a folded star hot pad. It involves an insane amount of cutting & pressing (LOTS of pressing). Maybe you could cut, starch & press all the pieces for that and put them into labeled baggies for when you can get back to your machine.
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