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    Old 01-02-2014, 07:02 PM
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    eyeglass cases, bookmarks, book covers, cup cozies
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    Old 01-02-2014, 07:42 PM
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    I like the idea of the stuffed animals and wheelchair caddies. these items can be donated or sold to buy more fabs for next year
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    Old 01-04-2014, 04:38 AM
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    Originally Posted by tessagin
    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.
    They're called "Comfort Wraps". Here's a link to my post on them.

    http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...e-t208787.html
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    Old 01-04-2014, 04:41 AM
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    Bedside organizers, mug rugs, place mats, table runners, wheelchair and walker bags, lap quilts, dish mats (to drain items that will not go in the dishwasher or are too big), postcards, Christmas stockings, etc.
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    Old 01-04-2014, 06:10 AM
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    How about pretty pillows to display on there bed.
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    Old 01-04-2014, 07:59 AM
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    And pretty pillow cases for their everyday pillows that they sleep on, they sew up quickly (especially the way The YouTube video from Missouri Star Quilt Co. teaches them). They would be easy and fun for quick projects.
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    Old 01-04-2014, 08:28 AM
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    Our senior center makes placemats that are given to Meals in Wheels to distribute. We do spring and Christmas. Tote bags for our Womens resource center (for battered women and children). They often come with only a plastic bag for their belongings. Quilts for the homeless shelter. Eye glass cases for the hospital to use.( Made from a 7" square of felt).We are always looking for more ideas too.
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    Old 01-04-2014, 08:55 AM
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    Wow. no one thought of Christmas ornaments. There are so many kind, however I was thinking of the ones where you fold the fabric & arrange them so it looks like a quilt block. There have been many on QB, The Ornament Girl has a web site with many including directions.
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    Old 01-04-2014, 09:09 AM
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    I agree with using the Project of the month for ideas. I love the January project. Needed to take a small gift for attendees of a quilt retreat at the end of the month. This month's project is perfect.
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    Old 01-04-2014, 11:47 AM
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    How about the little fabric boxes. Those who can, can sew. Those who don't sew with machines can add the buttons.

    http://seaside-stitches.blogspot.com...-tutorial.html
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