suggestions for using this fabric
 

I was thinking maybe a wall hanging but I am open to other options.
It will be a gift for a quilting buddy.
There is a yard of this fabric and I have co-ordinates in my stash.
I am looking for pattern ideas. Links to websites/photos are appreciated.
Thank you.
ranger

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ok, now I do. Love it but no ideas right now. Will be interested what other folks suggest.

sewing machine cover or thread scraps with the pin cushin.

How about a quilting tote??

I think a simple sewing machine cover with the seams highlighted in a large-size (think clothesline) piping in bright, bright yellow would be striking and would give containment to this very busy, but lovely fabric.

i like the sewing machine cover idea, but if you are thinking wall hanging, i'd use this for wide borders

Shopping/tote bag, sewing room baskets, thread catcher, aprons, tool/project pouches, lots of options. Cute fabric

It would make a great border fabric! Find some coordinating colors and start making blocks of your choice (maybe use it in the center of those blocks like the center square of a star block for instance). It's really cute! Good luck and have fun.

Exactly where my mind went ... a multi-purpose bag!!
Or even turn it into a fun purse.

It is a fun fabric and bold...I agree with Quiltnan, I would use it as a border in a wall hanging, otherwise, it would make a great main fabric for a tote. Hmmm...what about a tea cozy?

If you want to do a quick, fun large throw sized quilt, use it as the "main" fabric in the Villa Rose Designs "Honor" quilt...takes 5 1 yard cuts, makes a quilt that is 57 X 76...Goes together very quickly...and since you have fabric to go with it....

Maybe a kaleidascope cut quilt as it looks like a big enough pattern for that.

How about a lap quilt in the twister pattern, using solid coordinates with it?

I had material similar to this and I made a valance for my sewing room.

Very nice fabric. What about a Turning Twenty quilt especially since you have other fabrics that would go with your main fabric. Also, a tote of somekind-just realized you said you only have 1 yard. Please share pics when you decide.

Since your friend is also a quilter, I would stay away from throws and large projects. She probably has these already. But a machine cover, and surrounding pincushions, hanging pockets is a great idea! She is probably too busy quilting for others to actually make these practical items for herself. You probably know which machine she has but I have seen covers that simply tie on the ends so an exact size isn't necessary. It probably isn't covered that often anyway. Love your fabric, very cute. Post when done.

Look at the Biontic Gear Bag. Great for sewing notions.

I would make an reversible apron

Ditto Skhf, I vote machine cover.

You could pad and cover a large 3 ring loose-leaf book and fill it with plastic folders for her patterns and ideas. Add a
pencil holder that attaches to the rings and put in a small pair of scissors. Great fabric, btw, very happy looking!

An apron. It could be an apron when sewing or one for cooking

What about the spool of thread blocks. The thread part of the spool could be this fabric or your coordinating fabrics, or thiss could be the border. Otherwise an apron or thread catcher pin cushion could be cute.

Oh my, so many ideas. Like the one re sewing machine cover and the tote bag. Good to see a member in east Canada.

i like the machine cover. i need one desperately, if someone wants to make me one.

How about a wine bag?

Someone else suggested an apron; I agree. A tote would be great. Also, hot pads or mitts.

I agree with Tartan - something to cover the machine would look very nice!

I like the sewing machine cover idea. I saw one the other day that had a pocket along the front where you could keep a few things handy and I would make that pocket in a coordination fabric. I also liked the idea of large yellow cording that someone had. This looks like fun to me.

All suggestions given are some of what I had in mind, if it as for me, I would love to have a tote with inside pockets to carry my quilting stuff in when I travel or go to class.

Lots of good ideas. A tote was my first thought I would also suggest some mug rugs

Thanks for the suggestions. I will decide between a machine cover or Tartan's idea for a machine mat...maybe a pin cushion if enough fabric is left.

Also..thanks to poster named pal...the idea for a binder will be used. It will be a perfect gift for my sister.