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    Old 04-11-2017, 02:03 PM
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    Originally Posted by moonwork42029
    Saw this posted and thought it was cool "Postcards addressed to you, redeemable for homemade cookies: When I went off to college, I dearly missed my grandma’s homemade cookies. Send your grad off with postcards that they can mail back to you anytime they need a little home baked goodness."
    That is a GREAT idea... This niece is graduating from college but I have others coming up in the ranks and will definitely do that!!
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    Old 04-11-2017, 02:05 PM
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    Originally Posted by quilt1950
    I have three daughters with college degrees. One thing they would all have liked is a set of coasters in their college colors. The ones I like are about 4" by 4". I have a set that are folded hexagons also. If this isn't 'spendy' enough you can always include some cash.
    Good idea. I think I will use this idea, along with the tote bag suggestions. I am going to order her college fabric online and make the tote bag from that.... And coasters... and maybe a mug rug!!! And yes, I will also be giving her cash... I will put it in the bag!!
    Thank you for the ideas.
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    Old 04-12-2017, 02:36 AM
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    What about a fat quarter bag to tote laundry? Choose fun modern fabrics! I don't have a pattern or link but at our guild's sew and tell, I have seen the large bags made from fat quarters. Can anyone help out with a pattern?
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    Old 04-12-2017, 05:48 AM
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    Originally Posted by moonwork42029
    Saw this posted and thought it was cool "Postcards addressed to you, redeemable for homemade cookies: When I went off to college, I dearly missed my grandma’s homemade cookies. Send your grad off with postcards that they can mail back to you anytime they need a little home baked goodness."
    Now that's cute! I have sent thpousands of "No Bake Chocolate Cookies" to soldiers overseas, they love them! You can't go wrong with food!!
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    Old 04-12-2017, 05:54 AM
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    M'Liss Rae, Hawley has a great FQ bag pattern in her book Fat Quarter Quilts. I have made several. They are quick, easy and large enough for a lot of whatever!
    Originally Posted by copycat
    What about a fat quarter bag to tote laundry? Choose fun modern fabrics! I don't have a pattern or link but at our guild's sew and tell, I have seen the large bags made from fat quarters. Can anyone help out with a pattern?
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    Old 04-12-2017, 08:11 PM
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    There are some nice patterns for bags. If she is going away to college she would really be able to use a duffel or similar large bag to take her stuff back and forth. Also if she is going to college, school colors are nice in a a bag, tote or laptop cover.
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    Old 04-13-2017, 02:47 AM
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    Make her a lap quilt in her college colors.
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    Old 04-13-2017, 02:54 AM
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    Crossbody purses are easy..functional..esp when carrying things..frees up your arms and it is a safer way to carry $$. Keep it simple whatever you decide to do. I am inclined to send a check esp. if you really don't know her or have a relationship with her.

    Diva wallet would be functional too...btw

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    Old 04-13-2017, 03:37 AM
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    Originally Posted by MomtoSDR
    I made my nieces zipper pouches with a little cash inside.

    http://land.missouriquiltco.com/zipper-pouch/
    Thank you so much for posting the zipper pouch link. Jenny takes the fear that I have out of putting in a zipper!
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    Old 04-13-2017, 04:45 AM
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    Pot holders in her favorite color and $.
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