The microwave bowls for each one to use at work. DH took one to his job to use in the microwave and everyone asked where could they get one for their own. A tutorial is on the tutorial page. They are for used for heating single bowl of food, not cooking it.
These are great ! A friend made me two several years ago. This year I am making them. Good for microwave or to put a bowl go ice cream on it. :)
Zappycat
11-09-2013 06:10 AM
When I was in the quilt shop last week there was a magazine ( and of course I have forgotten which one now... but it was a new one) and there was a little handmade gift card holder...so cute! That would be great with a Dunkin Donuts gift card. We all LOVE DD coupons and gift cards at work! I always have a tough time thinking about what to get for guys... and while they might not be excited about the cute little card holder, the DD would go over just fine!!
Zappycat
11-09-2013 06:19 AM
Originally Posted by suzanprincess
(Post 6380249)
Just a note about the microwave bowl holders: I've made--and sold--over 200 so far, starting with the boutique my tiny quilting group put on a year ago. I include a small tag with each one, explaining what it is and how it's used, as well as a sign on the table with same info and price.
They take me about 3-4 hours total to make, EACH. If you include choosing coordinating fabrics, measuring and cutting 2 fabric and 2 batting pieces, gluing those together (school glue, applied sparingly), quilting each piece with appropriate design, sewing in four darts per piece, sewing the 2 pieces together, trimming corners, turning, carefully pushing out points, hand stitching the opening shut, and topstitching around the edge of the completed holder, no way can that be done quickly!
At last year's boutique I sold 30 in the first two hours, priced at $7.50, or less in quantity. This year I'm setting out about 50--I'm still sewing them!--and pricing at $10. I've sold over 100 at that price already, elsewhere. I make it clear to potential buyers that I donate all profits to charity, mostly The Linus Project, and that likely influenced a few sales. One friend decided to sew some herself, so I gave her the directions. She was shocked when she found out how much it cost her for materials: more than the $10 I sell them for.
Suzan, Can you send me to a link for these bowls? I have never seen or heard of them, but they cound like a great idea. That's wonderful that you are doing so well selling them too! I just might have to contact you for directions! Sounds like a super gift!
Oh...and now that i am reading this thread backwards (not the best idea, I see!) I would also like to add that where I work, a bag or plate of goodies is always great;y appreciated.... we just have to be careful and think of the gluten free and diabetic associates. Thanks for so many great ideas!
Jgood1223
11-09-2013 01:44 PM
I would also like to find a link for the pattern for the microwave bowl holders, I'll go look and keep an eye on this thread.
This week I'm going on a FART and so glad that I've learned the proper name for it! I love this place!
Quilty Issue Nov/Dec 2013 issue has a gift card holder tutorial
dd
11-11-2013 05:54 PM
Someone said they make the microwave bowls to sell. I was just wondering what size circle you used for the center when you sell them or give them as gifts. My bowls may not be the same size as someone else's.
NorthernDeb
11-18-2013 04:16 AM
Love these little boxes! I think I'll make one to put my wrapped cookies in as a gift for the neighbors. Thanks for the link.
