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check out: February-2014-Project of the Month-Gift Bag Pillowcases on the Board
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I agree with Yel, Lori S, Shelbie about making pillow cases and using one to hold the quilt, possibly tied up with a beautiful ribbon. Stillclock gives another good idea about making a tote bag. I store my sheets in one of the pillow cases, so I keep all the sheets and pillow cases together and if I had the room I would make pillow cases or totes for my own quilts, but they reside under my bed. Thanks for reminding me - I need to make pillowcases for our DGD's quilt, which I finished by the hair of my chinny, chin, chin on Christmas Eve, but didn't have time to make them then.
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Originally Posted by Boston1954
(Post 6567324)
I have a quilt that is a present for someone and am thinking about making a storage bag for it instead of wrapping it up. I was just wondering if any of you have ever done this.
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I've made pillow cases with leftover pieces, many times. If I just don't have it in me to make more, then I use a left over strip and tie it up or make a pretty bow tie with it. In all honesty, I started doing this because I didn't want to spend even one cent more on the gift. Especially when it was just for the wrapping!
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The Project of the Month for February is a pillow case/quilt wrap. You can find the directions under Project of the month 2014.
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I have made totes for lap size and large pillow for full bed quilt. They also look attractive given in them.
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I agree with the pillowcase idea and then you can still giftwrap it.
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Originally Posted by Shelbie
(Post 6567381)
I always make matching pillow cases for my quilts and use them for the "wrapping paper". I even do this for baby showers. As well as holding your quilt for gift presentation, it makes a great way to store your quilt in the linen cupboard. One look at the pillow case and I know what quilt is in there without opening bags or pulling quilts off shelves. It also contains fabric from your quilt and could be used in the case of a quilt needing some serious repairs.
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A pillowcase would also work, store bought or one that you've made to match the quilt.
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