Quilt retreat gifts
#11
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How handy! I'll not only make a few for my own storage bags, but have saved the pattern to make one for each of the future quilts I will gift.
It could be made incorporating all/some of the fabric leftovers from the gift quilt itself. That way, it would be easy to identify the contents by just a look-see on the shelf, all the while keeping the quilt protected as well-advised.
Thanks so much!
It could be made incorporating all/some of the fabric leftovers from the gift quilt itself. That way, it would be easy to identify the contents by just a look-see on the shelf, all the while keeping the quilt protected as well-advised.
Thanks so much!
#13
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I have enough fabric of each bag I think I'll make the zipper bag from Missouri Star that Misty showed this week to match. I love making things for my friends. I know they can make them but seldom do for themselves.
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#14
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Join Date: May 2018
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How handy! I'll not only make a few for my own storage bags, but have saved the pattern to make one for each of the future quilts I will gift.
It could be made incorporating all/some of the fabric leftovers from the gift quilt itself. That way, it would be easy to identify the contents by just a look-see on the shelf, all the while keeping the quilt protected as well-advised.
Thanks so much!
It could be made incorporating all/some of the fabric leftovers from the gift quilt itself. That way, it would be easy to identify the contents by just a look-see on the shelf, all the while keeping the quilt protected as well-advised.
Thanks so much!
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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Thank you One by one for the link to pattern! I like this variation with the elastic sides. Please advise: What type machine needle did you use for sewing the elastic? I think this pattern would be great for gifting baby/kids quilts. Thank you for sharing it.
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I used a 90/14 needle with 50 wt thread for the whole bag. First thing is get a good bobkin. The elastic is very tricky, it was for me the first one I made. I sewed the end of the elastic to the bag and then pulled it through to the end and sewed that down and then took it off the bobkin. I used the Clover latch botkin. Whatever you use be sure the elastic is secure on the bobkin or it will pull off in mid pull. Not a fun thing to happen. LOL I didn't do the straps like the pattern instructs. I made them like tote handles by cutting twice a wide, folding over a strip of batting, and folding again. Also you could use thick cording instead of fabric handles. Lots of variation for the bag. My first bag took a long time to make but now I can do one in about an hour.