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    Old 10-20-2017, 07:51 AM
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    ​If their are boys in your family, a wallhanging with all the pockets would be perfect to park their toy cars in.
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    Old 10-20-2017, 08:35 AM
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    if you don't want to sew them up into something: we gather all the various scraps and snippets into old pillowcases. When the case is full, sew it shut and donate it to the animal shelter to use as a bed. We even throw thread bits and all trimmings into the pillow case. I also put in holey socks and anything else soft.
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    Old 10-20-2017, 09:45 AM
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    Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
    Oh, don't toss those cuffs! I love these little pouches. really quick and really cute!!
    https://www.skiptomylou.org/recycled-shirt-cuff-pouches/
    PP, Love this idea! Thanks for the link!

    I agree with some of the others, use the pockets for a whimsical quilt or wall hanging for storage.
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    Old 10-20-2017, 01:15 PM
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    Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
    Oh, don't toss those cuffs! I love these little pouches. really quick and really cute!!
    https://www.skiptomylou.org/recycled-shirt-cuff-pouches
    Now this is a great idea! I knew you all would have some great ways to use these. Thank you!
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    Old 10-20-2017, 01:54 PM
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    If you make quilts for a retirement home, how about putting a pocket on each quilt for their hankies or reading glasses. I'm sure they'd be a big hit!! :-)
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    Old 10-20-2017, 04:22 PM
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    I would use the cuffs to make tote bags, sewn together they would be very durable and also very cute
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    Old 10-21-2017, 04:13 AM
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    If the cuffs still have the buttons on them, they could become part of fidget quilts for Alzheimer's patients.
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    Old 10-21-2017, 04:59 AM
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    The link to the cuffs is really cute!! People are so creative.
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    Old 10-21-2017, 06:57 AM
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    I like the idea of attaching all the pockets to a fabric , use a few cuffs as hangers for a dowel and you have a wall hanging catchall for a kid's room, a girl's accessories collection or a workroom stash spot for small items. If they are basic little prints or solids, with a bit of applique or embroidery, it would make a cute thing to attach next to a changing table for all the bits and pieces needed for babies.
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    Old 10-21-2017, 07:09 AM
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    So many creative people here and yet I had another idea how about an old jeans quilt they have made them with old jean pockets but shirt pockets would be more colorful then line with flannel no batting needed
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