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The Patchsmith on Craftsy has some adorable mug rug patterns. One set has 10 patterns for $10-great way to use up scraps, too! Also, with the potholders you could make a coordinating drying mat/decorative towels.http://www.33shadesofgreen.com/2011/...dish-mats.html
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Thank you so much for your ideas and tips. I just went to Google and found some tutes for various items. I also found some tutes here on QB. I have some stash plus I can use some of my old cotton clothes and also my old denim jeans.
I am going to make a list of things I will need to buy.Today, I plan to visit all the thrift shops in our area and see what's available. Then I can decide what else I'll need and check my budget to see what I can afford. I am so excited!! Thanks a million. |
Take a kitchen towel, cut it in half, make a new top half by making a quilted triangle or other shape and a strap that folds over and has a button or velcro so you can attach it to a door handle or refrigerator door. If you crochet, you could crochet a top instead. Generally the towel is gathered or pleated.
Make trash bags for the car. I lined mine with vinyl,so they don't get too dirty. Weighted pin cushion and trash bag for sewing. The weight can be a piece of tile ~4x4" or sand. The trash bag can be lined in batting to catch threads. Over the arm pin cushion/organizer with pockets for scissors, thread, seam ripper, .... |
Fabric boxes are real popular right now. Perhaps a few of those in various sizes~~ :)
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Just a note on selling... spring shows are not nearly as popular in attendance as fall shows. My experience is that if you do a spring show .. plan on one a week or two prior to Mothers Day , those do better than other spring shows.
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Originally Posted by charsuewilson
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Take a kitchen towel, cut it in half, make a new top half by making a quilted triangle or other shape and a strap that folds over and has a button or velcro so you can attach it to a door handle or refrigerator door. If you crochet, you could crochet a top instead. Generally the towel is gathered or pleated.
Make trash bags for the car. I lined mine with vinyl,so they don't get too dirty. Weighted pin cushion and trash bag for sewing. The weight can be a piece of tile ~4x4" or sand. The trash bag can be lined in batting to catch threads. Over the arm pin cushion/organizer with pockets for scissors, thread, seam ripper, .... I saw a tute for the kitchen towel project. I am going to try those. |
Originally Posted by mckwilter
(Post 6438678)
RST seems to have covered it all, but Iwill add baked potato bags and bowl potholders (place the bowl in the holder, which is curved to hold the bowl, place in the microwave to heat, and then just pull it out without burning yourself).
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Originally Posted by Kris P
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I just want to caution to be sure to use the correct batting in potato bags, and make sure you don't leave any bits of pins or metal in them. I have a bag that I have used and loved for several years. I purchased a few to give as gifts, and the one I gave my MIL burst into flames in her microwave the first time she used it. I was a little embarrassed--- to say the least.
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for the bowl koozies you use 100% cotton fabric, thread and batting, they take a short time to make. You can make them in a variety of sizes.
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These small zippered bags are really easy to make: Made 10 of them yesterday, they are 12" high and 8 inches wide use a 20/21 inch zipper, Used two different fabrics, and interfaced both pieces, then applied zipper.
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