Look what my DD brought me back from Hawaii
 

My Daughter just got back and she brought me the stack of squares. They are a heavy weight of fabric like bag or aprons are made from. I am not sure what to make with these. Any suggestions????

Oh what a nice selection of material. Looks like a Hawaiian quilt or throw to me. Would look good on my sofa in the sun room!

A bag or an apron!

How about a bag for each of you! You can of course also use it to make a throw, but wouldn't it be nice if you could also give her something to remind her of her trip

Beautiful!!

I thought about making a bag for each of us. She said what ever I decide to do, to make her the same with it. There is plenty...

Whoa, lucky you. They are gorgeous!!

Firstly you would stoke and love them and then whatever you make will be fabulous with those vibrant colours.

I see a beautiful tote or bag!!

yummy fabrics

Oh!! I'm so jealous, I love Hawaiian fabric. there are so many options to make with this fabric. I would put it into a throw quilt.

a nice bag they are pretty!!!

yep some thing that they can see when they come for a visit other wise you won't get any more :)

Lucky you..... is she going back? May I adopt her??

MAKE A QUILT WITH RECTANGULAR pieces......you can1- stagger each row, 2-add a plain color or black every other one. just tie it, like for a picnic, camping, etc.

That is an idea that I didn't think of. Nice and heavy for a picnic quilt might be the ticket.

I would cut some of the squares into triangles, and make a nine patch with the triangles in all four corners. Then make a couple of totes, if you are a quilter, you can use a solid color out of your stash for the straps. The fabric she brought back to you is very bright and beautiful. I hope you will show the pictures when you finish, whatever you decide to make.

How about a selection of items for the kitchen. Holders , mug rugs . Table runner, tea cosy, it will be so bright and cheerful .

oh-that will be bright and beautiful-show us what you make when you decide

I see half triangles with a neutral sea glass blue/green as the opposite or background and make a scrappy ocean waves. wonderful fabrics!
peace

Same here. Will be beautiful!

Nice present!

Large enough for pillows? I love Hawaiian prints, and throw pillows go about anywhere. A heavier fabric will mean washable more often.

ooooohhh!!! Anything you make will be lovely. Great fabrics!

Purses, a vest, placemats, mug rugs, table runners! Even grocery bags... you'll be the hit of the checkout line!! (Here in my area of California, and soon to affect the whole state, plastic bags are banned and paper sacks are 10 cents each!)

I can see a beautiful bright and cherry table cloth.....patchwork of course. And probably enough to make you both one. I love the bright selection of prints!

Beautiful fabric!!!!!!!!!!

Purses or totes???

Sash them with black and make a throw quilt from them. They are pretty and colorful.

I think tote bags would be just great.

lucky you!!! i'm going in a few months for a family reunion. hoping to get a chance to go to kaneohe kailua to look for some fabric too. cant wait to see your hawaiiana quilt.:o

Wow - I'd just have to them as eye candy for awhile!

Ohhhh very pretty fabrics! I'd use either black or white and make HST's laid out in a radiating type design for lap quilts. I recently make a quilt with one of the fabrics being 'decor' weight - it was heavier, not as much as canvas but heavier than the cottons I used. Once it was pieced and topped, no one but me could tell! Please show us what you end up with!

What fun! Now you can stare at them for days while you decide what to make!

Do you know where she purchased the fabric? I will be visiting Kauaii in May. Will be visiting quilt shops. I bought fabric at Kapaia Stitchery when I was there in 2011. Loved their fabric and their shop.

Beautiful.

Lap quilts or throws would be beautiful but they would make beautiful tote bags or purses too. Whatever you make, enjoy.

I had one of those packets, I made a rug for a bathroom, just sew the squares and lined it with a rubberized mat. I came out really great, puts a nice splash of color on the floor.

2 round table cloths, or two aprons, or pillows, or bags, or heck, just about anything. Love the fabrics.

Lucky you, show us what you end up doing with your fabric.