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05-09-2012, 09:56 AM

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needles3thread

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I found some new undecorated canvas bags at a garage sale & plan to put orphan quilt blocks on each side (or
maybe just one side) & have on hand for gifts.

05-09-2012, 10:47 AM

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GrannieAnnie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by needles3thread

I found some new undecorated canvas bags at a garage sale & plan to put orphan quilt blocks on each side (or
maybe just one side) & have on hand for gifts.

Another great idea!

05-09-2012, 10:52 AM

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patsynel

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I keep boy and girl quilts made up, tablerunners and dishtowels( that I have machine embroidered). I was a good Girl Scout------be prepared. Not always but I try. Some of the quilts are donated to Quilts for Kids.

05-09-2012, 11:42 AM

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glenda5253

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My mom always kept a project stash---me not so much, but it would come in handy.

05-09-2012, 12:32 PM

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anniesews

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Yes, this is a good idea. There is always some benifit that I would donate to if I had things made up. Thanks for the good idea.

05-09-2012, 12:33 PM

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Charleen DiSante

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I like the idea too. There is always something coming up where a neat little home made project would be perfect. Thanks for the reminder.

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Originally Posted by wishfulthinking

I'm thinking about doing the same thing, except maybe with smaller size quilts. Problem is I work so slowly!

05-09-2012, 01:50 PM

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burchquilts

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I used to be alot better about this than I am now. My stash got depleted & I haven't reloaded it. I need to. I try to keep a quilt for a baby girl, a quilt for a baby boy, a "neutral" (usually scrappy) lap quilt, a couple of runners (usually in Xmas colors or scrappy) & a wall hanging or two on hand so I can have a gift if I need one really quickly. But, I used them up & now I really need to get the show on the road & replenish my supply. Right now I could REALLY use 4 (!) lap-sized quilts for gifts & how many do I have? One top not even quilted. I see several Jelly Roll Races in my very near future... LOL!

05-09-2012, 02:04 PM

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grammyBev

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What a great idea !! Love it ! Good way to use up alot of my stash..
Thanks for another great idea Quilt Board friends

05-09-2012, 02:42 PM

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babyboomerquilter

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I do not do that, but I will now. It is a very good idea. Thanks so much for the tip!

05-09-2012, 02:57 PM

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rusty quilter

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Yes. I started making baby quilts ahead of time. Why-- I hate to be under pressure to "produce" when I am not in the mood to even quilt! I love being able to look at the projects that I have finished, and feel good about the gift--make a label that is appropriate--and call it good. Baby quilts are so much fun and a joy to make. They are fun regardless of when you make them. It works for me.