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06-30-2009, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Lisa T
Could you sort of sew something right into it- like a few of those glass marbles? For instance: take 2 squares the same size and lay one top of the other, sew seams straight down them making 4 strips, and put one marble inside each strip. Then when you sew the square into the quilt the marbles will be caught inside. But he could move them around from the outside. I think they would wash ok.
Does that make sense?
Does that make sense?
I love this idea! why stop with marbles. maybe a chess piece or a checker or a ball or any item that had smooth edges!
Great idea Lisa! :wink:
06-30-2009, 12:19 PM
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I would go to the fabric strore or even the second hand store and to a touch test, close your eyes and see with your hands, touch as much as you can. find as many as you can that way, you can also embroider line designs where it is only the outline that is used, that way he can trace it with his fingers.
07-01-2009, 05:49 AM
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I love all your ideas!!! I'm going to the fabric store today to check some things out. I'm definately gonna add the marbles. Also, what if I put some stuffed animals on it with velcro and he could pull them off and put them back on. Also, maybe with the jean pockets he could put things in the pockets.
I don't think he can read braille, but I'm not sure. I'll have to ask, but I'm assuming he can't because he's been deaf and blind since birth, so I'm not sure he could be taught the braille.... I'll ask my mom tonight.
What if I made a button string with ribbon and the buttons could be removed and put back on... Then you could take them off for washing.
I need to start a list... I'll let you know what I find at the fabric store. GREAT IDEAS EVERYONE! THANK Y OU!
I don't think he can read braille, but I'm not sure. I'll have to ask, but I'm assuming he can't because he's been deaf and blind since birth, so I'm not sure he could be taught the braille.... I'll ask my mom tonight.
What if I made a button string with ribbon and the buttons could be removed and put back on... Then you could take them off for washing.
I need to start a list... I'll let you know what I find at the fabric store. GREAT IDEAS EVERYONE! THANK Y OU!
07-01-2009, 06:01 AM
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Upholstery fabrics have some great textures. if you got some samples they might be perfect too. don't forget a zipper. some snaps, and that fabric with the rubber bumps that goes on the feet of the footy PJ's. I have some dotted swiss that might not hold up to the test, but you are welcomed to it. I also have a pretty good bag of corduroy scraps and I have lots of zippers. If you want any of these things let me know and PM me your addy.
07-01-2009, 07:53 AM
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Here's a good website for yo-yos:
http://www.quilterscache.com/Y/Yo-YoQuiltingBlock.html
Make sure to post pictures when you're done!
http://www.quilterscache.com/Y/Yo-YoQuiltingBlock.html
Make sure to post pictures when you're done!
07-01-2009, 07:54 AM
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