Besides Quilts & Bags
 

Well, this is still a bag........but, I made over 100 bags for Christmas presents. Quick. Easy. Beautiful. And you do not HAVE to use Christmas fabric. I got tired of throwing away all that paper. I wonder if you could find a pattern for quick vests. When I was younger I loved to wear a long sleeved white shirt with a vest.

place mats, table runners, wall hangings, jackets, vests, skirts, hats, tea cozy's, appliance covers, pot holders, rugs, drapes, roman shades, furniture slip covers, pillows, pillow cases....
do i need to keep going?

I went on the Husquavarna Viking site and found a free pattern for a scottie dog pillow that I have made 3 of. They are perfect for stash. Also bought a pattern to make kindle covers, ipads etc. Haven't made one yet, but anxious to do one.

Oh, I forgot to tell you, that I made a change purse for my big purse, and a holder for my computer flash drives.

yes you do Ckcowl!

May I suggest a coat for a maltese???
Sure is a cute!

Wow ckcowl you are good!!!!!!!!!

I am working on curtains.

There are plenty of potential projects for you to do. Recently I put aside a quilt that was giving me a bit of difficulty to finish. I decided to do a matching jacket, neck warmer, and hat out of the same fleece fabric-black with hand block style butterflies. I finished that project and will return to the quilt in a couple of days-refreshed and ready to tackle the problems I had putting the blocks together correctly.

Have you tried the roll it up method of pillowcases? I find it very easy and makes lovely cases. I want pillowcase to match the seasons and holidays. http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/millio...s/RollItUp.pdf

Boston,

Did you MAKE UP the pattern? or is there a pattern for that ?

Susan

SmickChick,

Thank You!!! I also crochet, she has sweaters when she needs them. :-)

~ Susan

I made a lot of aprons this last year. I also made fancy throw pillows for less then half what they cost at the dept store. You can make the fabric wrapped bowls, quilted bath mats using terry cloth towels, microwave bowl holders. If it's made from fabric then it can be sewn.

Mug rugs are another option.

Patchwork puzzle balls (Jinny Beyer patterns)

I've been making mesh, zippered bags with a strip of fabric across them. They come in so handy for everything from sewing notions to tea bags to make up, etc. They also make great gift because you can customize the fabric band to coordinate with whatever you're putting in them.

I just finished French sewn and smocked Easter dresses. So much fun!

I make dresses for little girls. Downloadable patterns can be found on etsy for a reasonable price. I have several hanging in a lqs as an alternative to just quilting. Don't get me wrong quilting is my first love, but these dresses are fun and one of a kind.

Those bowls made out of clothesline are fun; eyeglass cases; fabric bowls; headbands; doll quilts.....

Gerry, in Mn.

Is there a web site for these bag patterns or do you have a photo?

Don't forget to check for free patterns on the web. I also find bloggers are very generous with patterns and tutorials.

How about making a removable purse organizer?

Hi Sounds interesting, but no patterns,maybe you could do a tutorial ? x

I do the same thing. I make simple bags with drawstring tops. Instead of cards, I print a bunch of pictures of my grandkids and of DH and me. I paperpunch a hole in a corner and put the appropriate DGK picture and ours on each bag. It's actually cheaper than paper, and DDIL finds uses for the bags.

bibs or wheel chair/walker/bedside totes for the elderly or for your own bedside or chairside .

Try a scrappy string pot holder or those "hottie" microwave bowls. My family love using them & they are quick & easy!
SandyGail

How about very easy children's dresses?

I've been making American Girl doll clothes for my granddaughters. One can also sell them -- $18.00 for a vest, shirt, pants and boots.

Bath mats, Beach towels, Kitchen Quilted rug, ottaman mat, quilted kites, dog beds, Kittie mats, bag holder, shower cutain, window treatments...and so many more...

Sun dresses for granddaughters. sew cute.

How about clicker bags. They're fast, fun, and everybody loves to clickem.

Quilted clothing, skirts and pants which can be put through the washer and dryer.

There are so many charities out there that need things, jump in and enjoy.

Nammie to 7: I looked on the American Doll site thinking I would order a few things for my GGD's AG dolls....well let me tell you I got busy at my machine and made her a whole wardrobe for lots less than one outfit cost on that site. Your prices sound fantastic:D

How about some Lap Quilts for a Nursing Home, some smaller Baby Quilts with not so much Detail, Fleece single layer Blankets for local Battered Women's Shelter, Walker and Wheelchair Bags, Catheter Bag Covers for Nursing Homes, Wallets, Change purses, Shoe Bags, Small children's Blankets for the local Children's Home/shelter. Pot Holders with Matching Trimmed Dishtowels, Trimmed Bath Towels, Preemie Incubator Covers, "Angel Buntings/clothing for the Babies who Died at Birth" These are generally made in All white or pastels. ( just Google)

I made a Dresden plate and put it on a t-shirt.

Pillows,pillow cases, dish towels, place mats, runners....there are tons of stash busters on pinterest.

I make dolls and stuffed toys using quilting cottons. Sometimes a stuffed toy looks so much more cute if you use a really bright cotton print instead of standard "stuffed toy" fabrics like faux fur, fleece, or wool felt.

I make a lot of cat toys, too, by fussy cutting cute images from fabrics. My cat nephew Lowell is so spoiled from all the toys I've made him. (I make cat toys for gifts, too).