Something for women to make on a church retreat
#52
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Some where in way out West Texas
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Our women's retreat is coming soon at our church. I've been asked to provide something for women who have never sewn to make in 2-3 hrs. In the past we've made rice filled hot dish holders (very nice), bags (took too long) and wreaths sewn on embroidery hoops (also nice). I was thinking of microwave potato baker bags however, just read the post from someone who had hers catch fire in the microwave so that's out. Does anyone have some ideas? Thanks!
#54
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: N. Florida
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One more idea: Christmas star ornaments and heart ornaments. Link to the blog tutorial below.
http://rosmademe.blogspot.co.uk/2012...re-chriss.html
http://rosmademe.blogspot.co.uk/2012...re-chriss.html
#55
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Lake Gregory, California
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What about simple ideas for no-sewers at a retreat where they won't have sewing machines available. My guild hosts a class at a retreat for caretakers of special needs children and adults. We need to bring everything to the "camp" and have it simple enough for non-sewers to do in an afternoon. So far I think the above posts seem to involve sewing machines.
Mizpax
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a friend showed me her 20 year old casserole carried made very simply from a pretty kitchen towel. Her's is not insulated, but I made a couple and lined with Insulbrite. Simply fold the ends of the towel toward the middle. Sew the edges. Add a casing to the ends of the towel and run cord thru it. Actually, add the casing first!
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#59
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I'm sorry, but I'm a bit miffed that everything from our hands must be donated to some cause. Don't we owe it to ourselves to do something for US once in a while? These women are going to be at a retreat. Why can't they make a reminder of a great weekend without being made to feel they are not generous to others?
Lord, knows I donate tons of stuff. But once in a while, I sew for me!
Lord, knows I donate tons of stuff. But once in a while, I sew for me!
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