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Eleanor Burns lovers knot is a beautiful quilt and goes together very fast. If I had to make a quick quilt I would certainly consider this pattern.
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Great idea!! I have had to do this before and they were just as glad to get it and it was easier on me.
Originally Posted by fabric_fancy
i would explain that you are working on a quilt for them and you'll give it to them after the honeymoon.
why rush a gift for such an important friend on such an important occasion. |
Originally Posted by fabric_fancy
i would explain that you are working on a quilt for them and you'll give it to them after the honeymoon.
why rush a gift for such an important friend on such an important occasion. |
Originally Posted by nyelphaba
How about a couple of pillowcases made to match the quilt with a note saying "quilt to follow".
I gave a hand-appliqued wall hanging, the one in my avatar, to a dear friend for his anniversary. It wasn't completed yet, but he and his wife got to see what it was becoming! It took another 7 weeks to finish it, they said it was worth the wait! Had I tried to rush it, I'm sure I would have had to take some shortcuts and probably not done some of the embroidery. When a project is rushed, the thought in my mind is "finish it." But when I have a lot of time I think, "How can I make this better?" |
I am so last minute with things,so am taking notes for my next bit of emergency quilting!
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lovers knot is pretty quick can make a top in 2 days, you should only need a day for binding, I have bound a quilt in a day while watching TV
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Originally Posted by smagruder
You can always put a picture of a quilt you are going to make in the card and let them know that theirs is in the process of being created..... I am sure they would understand and love the anticipation of a quilt from you.
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Do you have a quilt top already done (UFO) that would be special enough for your friend? I also like the quilt label idea!
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Check out the tutorials at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/MissouriQuiltCo I have made 4 quilts in the past two weeks. I love the layer cake one. I even cut my own layer cakes. These are so quick and turn out so beautiful. |
Something fast and easy I have done is make tablecloths for a card table. All you need is 1.25 yd. Hem around and you are done. I have even done seasonal fabrics, ie- Valentines, St Pat's day, Easter, Christmas, etc. Then you could do some kind of "home entertaining" themed gift. And if you really want to go crazy, you could sew some ric rac around during the hem phase....
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