Ideas for Small Projects
 

Hi.....I just dropped off some fabric that I had left over from projects to a senior center group in my area. The lady in charge, who is very nice, asked me if I could think of something that the seniors could make with the fabric besides a quilt or potholders. She said they are always looking for ideas. I said I would let her know but I can't come up with much. They do have a few sewing machines and glue guns.

If anyone has any ideas, please let me know.

Thanks so much!

Wall hangings, mug rugs, small stuffed animals, coasters...that's all I can think of right now.

What about those pocket thingy's for wheelchairs and walkers? There are free patterns on line and that is something useful they could make for themselves or others.

Tear in strips, braid and make rugs, placemats, hotpads.

How about tote bags or tissue pack covers ?

fabric flowers http://www.tipjunkie.com/post/flower-tutorial/ or how about yoyos

How about a shoulder type poncho. Not sure that's what it's called saw one posted. Anyway it's like a throw that hangs in the front with 2 sides. Can't think. But something like that with couple pockets in front for a few things like glasses or tissues, change. With being in a wheelchair some of the pockets are on the back and they can't reach them. Like a vest or something. Like cutting up donated (gently used sweatshirts) and putting pockets on the front. Hope someone know what I'm talking about.

Did you see the post for the new "Project of the Month" for 2014? This month it's for a cute fabric box that doesn't take much fabric. Apparently, the board will have a new one each month. That might be a good source of ideas.

Storage boxes (any size), gift bags, Wine bags for gift giving, small appliance covers for kitchen, purses, tote bags . . .

pin cushions, small candle mats, which make great dresser scarves.