Panels ??
03-23-2011, 05:58 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by debbieoh
Does anyone know of a website that offer fabric panels? I offered to make 4 to 6 quilts for the hospice I volunteer at.
They will be used in the last hours of a patients life. I really believe they would make a sad experience for the fa,ily a bit more peaceful if there loved one was covered with a quilt than a hospital sheet.
I thought if I could find suitable Panels I could use them as the center and put quilt squares around it with a solid border.
I went to Joanne's the only place to buy fabric around here. What a disappointment. No Panels, no fabric with angels or peace doves.
Any ideas would be appreciated . Unfortunitly cost has to be considered . So if you have any ideas who sells panels, or suitable fabric Would love your ideas.
I have a embroidery machine BUT my machine doesn't do larger designs its a cheapie but a goody LOL!!.
I plan to enlarge a peace Dove our Hospice uses and applicate a large panel for one of the quilts. If it looks ok will make a couple with squares surrounding it. what do you Think.
PLEASE be honest. I want them to bring peace to the families
THANKS
Debbie
Forgot I'm not the best quilter in the world so any easy quilting idea's also would help. Great at making the tops but man quilting is somethiing else
They will be used in the last hours of a patients life. I really believe they would make a sad experience for the fa,ily a bit more peaceful if there loved one was covered with a quilt than a hospital sheet.
I thought if I could find suitable Panels I could use them as the center and put quilt squares around it with a solid border.
I went to Joanne's the only place to buy fabric around here. What a disappointment. No Panels, no fabric with angels or peace doves.
Any ideas would be appreciated . Unfortunitly cost has to be considered . So if you have any ideas who sells panels, or suitable fabric Would love your ideas.
I have a embroidery machine BUT my machine doesn't do larger designs its a cheapie but a goody LOL!!.
I plan to enlarge a peace Dove our Hospice uses and applicate a large panel for one of the quilts. If it looks ok will make a couple with squares surrounding it. what do you Think.
PLEASE be honest. I want them to bring peace to the families
THANKS
Debbie
Forgot I'm not the best quilter in the world so any easy quilting idea's also would help. Great at making the tops but man quilting is somethiing else
Hope I didn't ramble too much... i loved my job, because I never looked at it as a job. , came to a passionate Love for the family as well as being able to be in oneslast moments of their life..
Here is another hint for you that worked well for my volunteers.... wear you Hospice Vol. Name tag, have the Volunteer Coord. make you Bussiness cards, so when you go to the LFS or your LQS, ask if they will offer a discount for the yardage you will be buying....Joann's Hancock's always gave us a disc... I so love your gift of giving. Bless you, your Heart, and your hands...<3
03-23-2011, 06:32 AM
#34
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Originally Posted by Quilter'sNook
Blank Textiles had a panel - 23rd Psalm - available a few years ago. What if you tried contacting them to see if they might have any left to donate to the cause?
03-23-2011, 06:38 AM
#36
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Location: Loiisiana
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I bought one of these panels from quiltknit.com--it is beautiful and looks better in person than on the computer.
Originally Posted by sidmona
03-23-2011, 07:41 AM
#38
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Originally Posted by purplemem
marshall dry goods has a lot of panels for $3.99. sometimes they have a religious section, also.
www.marshalldrygoods.com
ebay has 4,700 panels:
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories
www.marshalldrygoods.com
ebay has 4,700 panels:
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories
:-D
03-23-2011, 07:47 AM
#39
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Equilter.com has a lot of panels also. about $6-8 a panel. all you need to do is search on a subject and they usually have it. She is based out of Colorado Springs. Nice fabric, good quality stuff, fast shipping and she supports many charities.
03-23-2011, 08:23 AM
#40
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