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Old 01-01-2011, 08:37 PM
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some of the samples will peel off, others will come of if you soak them in warm water. If there is sticky residue left it usually will come off with a little goo gone. Depending on the weight some I have used to make quilts, purses, and crazy quilt style vest. Some of the samples I can't get the labels off so I just cut them off.
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Old 01-01-2011, 08:42 PM
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My guild used pieces like this to make simple bags. We donated them to the local abused women shelter. We were told that many of the women arrived with nothing at all to carry their few belongings.
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Old 01-01-2011, 11:14 PM
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I have a bunch of those kinds of samples. I am thinking of making an outdoor quilt for when we go camping.

So when I put it on the ground the quilt cops won't have a cow!!
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Old 01-02-2011, 07:00 AM
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I make pew pillows and give them to my church. Also Penny Sturgis has a tote purse made from this kind of fabric.
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Thank you for the advice and ideas. happy New Year!
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Thank you for the advice and suggestions. Happy New Year1
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Old 01-05-2011, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by rexie
I make pew pillows and give them to my church. Also Penny Sturgis has a tote purse made from this kind of fabric.
What is a pew pillow?
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Old 09-04-2013, 06:14 PM
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I, too, have received great books from ethan Allen and am in the same pickle as you. I have the standard sewing machine. I am uncertain about using it to sew some of these ideas. Am I missing something?
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Old 09-04-2013, 06:36 PM
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I was just given a trunk and back seat of my car full of sample pieces of upholstery fabric. Some have big holes with the large hole bracket in which I plan to use for one side of a purse. I used the Bow Tuck pattern as my sample to see if I could do them and it turned out great. I also got a bag of leather pieces which I really love. I may combine them and cover a large footstool. I will have enough for many purses of all kinds. Time, time, time. Have fun.
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