What to do with fabric swatches?

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11-29-2010, 04:37 AM

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dkbeck

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i used them and made quilts theme quilts for my boys. used all the same theme one was fishing, library books, hunting, sports, cars and mixed them up with squares of regular material

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11-29-2010, 04:45 AM

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ptquilts

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they make good potholders and hot mats too. Or pillows

11-29-2010, 06:14 AM

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janRN

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I made 2 dog beds out of a bunch of wool/poly blend men's suit samples. They wash up well, too.

11-29-2010, 06:17 AM

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Terryl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ptquilts

they make good potholders and hot mats too. Or pillows

Just what I was going to recommend. Also great for crazy quilts.

11-29-2010, 06:21 AM

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bjr

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They might make good mug rugs.
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11-29-2010, 07:09 PM

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sabcoke

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Thank you all for all your good ideas. This message board is just great , where we are able tohelp each other out . I have never made purses, toes or handbags but am willing to try out these fabric swatches! Thanks again!!

12-09-2010, 08:15 AM

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86irocz

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do you have a pattern on how to make dog beds, or quilts you could share with a Very much amateur?????

10-07-2011, 09:54 AM

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Deb3337

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RESPONSE FOR SABCOKE...I saw a web site on swatch purses, very nice site...here is the link: http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/r...oject-shot-all

10-07-2011, 10:09 AM

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CarrieC

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We have made bed scarves out of these types of things. You don't have to worry about the weight and they can look really sharp!!

10-07-2011, 10:17 AM

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Katydid2

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How about patchwork dog beds for your local humane society or self/friends/family that have pets -- since they are "practically free" if they get chewed on or ??? they would have served a useful purpose.