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    Old 06-23-2011, 05:01 AM
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    Hi Everyone,

    I have several quilts that I need to get done by Christmas. I was wondering if I could just cut my fabric for each quilt, label the pieces and put all the piece for each individual quilt, and the pattern in a two gallon zip lock bag. Then put who the quilt is for on front of the zip lock. This way I have all my cutting out of the way, and then all I have to do is take each kit and sew the pieces together.

    Has anyone done this before.

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    Old 06-23-2011, 05:02 AM
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    Sure, this would work and get a lot of the work out of the way at once.
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    Old 06-23-2011, 05:03 AM
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    Thats how I do it when I have more than one project going. I have lots of gallon freezer bags witing for their turn.
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    Old 06-23-2011, 05:03 AM
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    Great idea, make sure you include your binding fabric, backing, border fabric in with it too. I would end up using it for something else if I didn't :roll: :D:D:D
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    Old 06-23-2011, 05:03 AM
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    Yes I have. Make sure to add a copy of the pattern into each of the ziplock bags that way you will know what pattern it is for. It definately does make a difference on how fast that you can whip out a quilt. I have a couple D9P cut to make. There's no rule that says you cant make your own quilt kits. And its alot cheaper too!!!
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    Old 06-23-2011, 05:06 AM
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    sure have!

    i have also used small "pizza" boxes for projects.
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    Old 06-23-2011, 05:28 AM
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    I have done this and then put in a clear plastic container. I use the large ones from Joann's in the scrapbook section. I put everything in there-cut fabric, copy of pattern pic right on top (reminds me where the pattern is- I forget where I put stuff sometimes). If I still need thread, backing and binding, I write it on the copy of pattern pic. I also make sure those needed items go on my white board-that is my shopping list and project list.
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    Old 06-23-2011, 05:30 AM
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    You know, that's a wonderful idea. I have a few kits that I purchased awaiting me in bags, but I never thought of putting together my own kits. I'm definitely going to borrow that idea!
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    Old 06-23-2011, 05:30 AM
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    I have sent 5 quilts to be laser cut at http://www.flynnquilt.com/lasercutkits/custom/

    I'm attaching the link if anyone wants to use Kate Flynn's services.

    I love this and need to send her more.

    Enjoy
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    Old 06-23-2011, 05:37 AM
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    Yes, it would work, I have every projects like that now.
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