What would you make?
09-29-2011, 03:12 PM
#81
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
Originally Posted by meemersmom
I have made a lot of hot cup sleeves -- there's tons of patterns out there. Why not one or two or those and a Tim Horton's gift card to make up the difference? Maybe include a couple of quilted book marks and a juicy paperback novel?
I might not use it for this gift ... though would be a great combo with mug rugs.
And for myself ... always feel like my fingers are getting scorched on the Starbucks cups! :)
http://www.skiptomylou.org/2011/09/2...eeve-tutorial/
09-29-2011, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by meemersmom
I can't find my pattern -- might have deleted after I made a mylar template (then had the hardware made one out of plexi for me --- I make a LOT of these for gifts and fundraisers). here's a link to a free one --- this uses a button, I made mine with velcro. You get the basic idea, though. Have fun with this!
http://www.skiptomylou.org/2011/09/2...eeve-tutorial/
http://www.skiptomylou.org/2011/09/2...eeve-tutorial/
09-29-2011, 04:45 PM
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My suggestion is to hound the thrift stores, if any of them carry fabric or buy cotton shirts and go scrappy. I have found lots of yardage for next to nothing, and fleece throws that I use for the backing, and a few times, even batting. Or use flannel for batting and a sheet for backing. Getting all of this at a thrift store would keep your cost below $25. Good luck. Be sure to post what you decide on.
09-29-2011, 07:29 PM
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Why don't you make a quilt out of your scraps...no cost for material...join up the leftover batting.... use whatever thread you have at hand.... donate your time.... have a go at quilting yourself...the back can also be made from your scraps. Surely a man would love a scrappy quilt...use some generic scraps.
That's what I'd do. May be that your gift will cost $0.00 :D
That's what I'd do. May be that your gift will cost $0.00 :D
09-29-2011, 07:29 PM
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I don't know if anyone else has already suggested this, but how about a heat bag filled with wheat & lavender. You are headding into cooler weather now and these are great to warm your feet in bed with or to use on sore, tired muscles.
10-01-2011, 07:05 AM
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How about a Tater Bag? You can microwave potatoes or corn in them...makes them yummy! Just Google "microwave potato bag" and it should pop up. There may even be some patterns here on the QB...haven't checked that out yet!
10-01-2011, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by emlee51
How about a Tater Bag? You can microwave potatoes or corn in them...makes them yummy! Just Google "microwave potato bag" and it should pop up. There may even be some patterns here on the QB...haven't checked that out yet!
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