When Wrapping Paper is Not Enough
#42
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Lowell, MA
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I agree with Yel, Lori S, Shelbie about making pillow cases and using one to hold the quilt, possibly tied up with a beautiful ribbon. Stillclock gives another good idea about making a tote bag. I store my sheets in one of the pillow cases, so I keep all the sheets and pillow cases together and if I had the room I would make pillow cases or totes for my own quilts, but they reside under my bed. Thanks for reminding me - I need to make pillowcases for our DGD's quilt, which I finished by the hair of my chinny, chin, chin on Christmas Eve, but didn't have time to make them then.
#43
This is the best way for me, I make a set of pillow cases to match the quilt use one as a gift bag for the quilt.
#44
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: NY
Posts: 2,497
I've made pillow cases with leftover pieces, many times. If I just don't have it in me to make more, then I use a left over strip and tie it up or make a pretty bow tie with it. In all honesty, I started doing this because I didn't want to spend even one cent more on the gift. Especially when it was just for the wrapping!
#49
I always make matching pillow cases for my quilts and use them for the "wrapping paper". I even do this for baby showers. As well as holding your quilt for gift presentation, it makes a great way to store your quilt in the linen cupboard. One look at the pillow case and I know what quilt is in there without opening bags or pulling quilts off shelves. It also contains fabric from your quilt and could be used in the case of a quilt needing some serious repairs.
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