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    Old 05-31-2023, 02:13 AM
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    This is an awesome thread. I am enjoying all the wonderful ideas. Love the card holding idea using cds! My mom is 89 and this will be a wonderful gift.
    I myself love to make soup bowl cozies . You can find a free pattern at Blog: HappyHourStitches.com
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    Old 05-31-2023, 02:16 AM
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    Default thank you for the links....super cute patterns!

    Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
    I've been making kids summer clothes to donate to a mission trip to Guatemala. I have a cute playdress pattern that uses only 1 yard of fabric and takes only 1 hour to make. I also have been making shorts for boys, again 1 yard, and less than an hour to make. It feels so good to cut through some nice stash and make things that are actually needed.

    This is the dress pattern I'm using:
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/1030593...d7654720214cb6

    These are the 1 hour shorts I'm making for the boys:
    https://puperita.com/product/shorts-...n-sharky-1232/
    I've never sewn clothing but would like to try these one day! many thanks


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    Old 05-31-2023, 02:33 AM
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    Someone at quilt guild made jar opener squares using the plastic-y shelf liner for the gripper side. I haven't made any, yet, but I did like the idea.
    Love the tortilla warmer, which also works for bread, etc. warmer video . I made one with an orphan block at center.
    Everyone loves a zippered pouch.
    I used the extra "rope" from a jelly-roll rug to make a smaller "rug" the size of a casserole dish that sits next to microwave. Very handy for hot dished exiting the microwave, or getting stirred.
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    Old 05-31-2023, 04:32 AM
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    Love the CD idea, Murphy224!

    hugs, charlotte
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    Old 05-31-2023, 05:05 AM
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    Actually I thought about making some handle wraps for my refrigerator this morning....husband sure gets them messy! So happy that thimblebug6000 posted this very same thing!
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    Old 05-31-2023, 11:28 AM
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    Great ideas!
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    Old 05-31-2023, 12:12 PM
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    I'm hooked on making the Clam Up bags, it takes two fat quarters and a 24" zipper. The pattern is sold at ByAnnie.com if your LQS doesn't have it.
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    Old 05-31-2023, 03:55 PM
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    [QUOTE=aashley333;
    I used the extra "rope" from a jelly-roll rug to make a smaller "rug" the size of a casserole dish that sits next to microwave. Very handy for hot dished exiting the microwave, or getting stirred.[/QUOTE]

    going to have to this....great idea!

    Am loving this thread! Lots of good ideas
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    Old 05-31-2023, 07:36 PM
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    Casserole hot pads using a layer of insulbrite and batting, many are tutorials out there.
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    Old 06-01-2023, 02:11 AM
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    1CharmShort, I use indoor/outdoor fabric for JR rugs. Colors stay sharp!
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