Something for women to make on a church retreat
08-25-2012, 04:51 AM
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Pot holders ... you can pick some fairly simple 9" blocks - have them make two, sandwich with insulbrite & bind. The whole quilting experience from start to finish in a day.
Pin cushions (sew many different free patters on the web)
Pin cushions (sew many different free patters on the web)
08-25-2012, 05:22 AM
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There was a great tutorial on this board for a combination pot holder/bowl holder. It involved using pairs of squares of fabric and batting, stitching a circle in the centre, making pleats around the edges (to make the "bowl") and then sewing two units together, birthing them into a potholder that could hold a soup bowl etc. Size of square when you started determines what size of bowl it would hold at the finish. I used 10 inch squares and made four for a friend's daughter as a small housewarming gift. Easy to sew, broken down into small stages, and finished product quickly. Sorry I cannot imbed the link to the tutorial, I'm not overly tech-y. Perhaps someone can help with link?
08-25-2012, 05:29 AM
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What about quilt as you go place mats? I just made some place mats for my gb's to take with them when they return to school in the fall.
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08-25-2012, 06:16 AM
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At our women's retreat last year we made the fleece tie blankets to donate to the homeless -- 3 or 4 ladies sit around a table and tie the blankets and get to visit with one another in the process. We had a great time, and it was nice to know we were doing something for someone in need.
08-25-2012, 06:55 AM
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pillowcases, plan on just over a yard of fabric per case. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kquVQMjRK0
wonder wallets by Lazy Girl. Very cheap and easy. 2 wallets from one fat quarter. http://www.lazygirldesigns.com/produ...der_Wallet/253
simple 10 minute table runner. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGhUslU0WGI
wonder wallets by Lazy Girl. Very cheap and easy. 2 wallets from one fat quarter. http://www.lazygirldesigns.com/produ...der_Wallet/253
simple 10 minute table runner. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGhUslU0WGI
08-25-2012, 07:07 AM
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We have each done a 10 min block then sewed them together for a top that is then donated to charity. We had a stack of 10" sq. that each person choose 5 and made the blocks...ending up in a very pretty quilt top!
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