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05-09-2012, 03:58 AM

#21

cherrio

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Originally Posted by ljptexas

Never thought of that but wonderful idea. I have lots & lots of orphan blocks that I could use. Have made up oodles of 2 1/2" (2 colors), 3 1/2" & 4 1/2". They are for future? projects.....

DITTOand 6.5 and 7.5 and even 8.5 blocks are in containers- now to putem to good use

05-09-2012, 04:03 AM

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grann of 6

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I always have several lap quilts made and ready to donate. I don't make any of those little things, so I don't have them on hand. I used to have some table runners handy too, but have given them as gifts and not replaced them in my stash. I do need to finish up a couple quilt tops to have available for the next "emergendy".

05-09-2012, 05:12 AM

#23

janiesews

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That is such a good idea. I have often thought why don't I make some things ahead of time and have ready to give away. Add that to my to do list. Thanks for the reminder.

05-09-2012, 05:19 AM

#24

hoppa

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I am starting to work on making a stash of ready made projects but right now have too many other projects that need to get done but some will maybe wind up in there.

05-09-2012, 06:09 AM

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Grace MooreLinker

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Originally Posted by mic-pa

yes, as a matter of fact i usually have a few table runners, totes,placemats ready for a gift or donation to a charity. My family has many of these things and yet i continue to sew for the enjoyment of it.

i make lap quilts mostly scrappy ones they are great to have for extra gifts. The lap quilt also is easy to quilt
on the regular sewing machine.
Told my kids and grands that if they get tired of getting them TO TELL ME STOP ENOUGH.. So far no stops requested.

05-09-2012, 06:20 AM

#26

MissBarbQuilts

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I love to make and store "gifts" so I can grab and wrap when needed. In addition to baby quilts and totes, I also make aprons ahead. Holiday aprons are great for when you remember you need a gift at the last minute. Bought a little child sized apron from the JoAnn's craft dept and used it as a pattern. Kids (both girls and boys) love to have an apron to help mom in the kitchen.

05-09-2012, 06:43 AM

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FroggyinTexas

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Yes. I keep pillow cases, table runners, and simple baby quilts (usually made from pre-quilts but bound by me by hand.) They are fun to make and have saved the day more than once. froggyintexas

05-09-2012, 07:15 AM

#28

Morag

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I keep a Wal-Mart plastic tub full of sale items that I find for that very reason. Keeps me from feeling badly if something comes up and I don't have the time or the money to get something.
Some even end up Christmas presents

05-09-2012, 07:40 AM

#29

trolleystation

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Yours is a great idea. Small items would be easy to store until needed.

05-09-2012, 08:01 AM

#30

ShirlinAZ

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I have a couple of small quilts ready and plan to do more. This is a great use of practice blocks as well as orphan blocks, and a use for left over strips from other quilts. I usually buy fabric for a project, but always buy extra to allow for mistakes. This is a wonderful way to use it.