Something for women to make on a church retreat

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08-27-2012, 03:06 PM

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lbitten

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Thanks so much--this 10 minute table runner is incredible!! It will be a big hit--can't wait!

08-27-2012, 06:15 PM

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Gerbie

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Originally Posted by lbitten

Our women's retreat is coming soon at our church. I've been asked to provide something for women who have never sewn to make in 2-3 hrs. In the past we've made rice filled hot dish holders (very nice), bags (took too long) and wreaths sewn on embroidery hoops (also nice). I was thinking of microwave potato baker bags however, just read the post from someone who had hers catch fire in the microwave so that's out. Does anyone have some ideas? Thanks!

What about the very quick table runner, I call it the 30 minute, because it takes about that long with cutting etc., but I think the correct name is the 10 minute runner. - Choose two fabrics, both the length you want the runner to be, cut one of the 2 lengths 12" wide, the other one 18" wide. Sew these two pieces right sides together, in a tube, down each long side , (naturally one piece will be wider(, making a non sewer think this won't work. Next turn tube inside outand press so that the 18" piece will make a border on each side be sure each side is even all the way down. Then fold the piece with the 12" top part to the inside of the fold, sew straight across each end. turn the ends out, and you have the point, walla a neat and quick table runner.

08-28-2012, 10:07 AM

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There is always the 10 minute taable runners. If doing with a group and giving instructions they take about half an hours

08-28-2012, 10:46 AM

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One more idea: Christmas star ornaments and heart ornaments. Link to the blog tutorial below.

http://rosmademe.blogspot.co.uk/2012...re-chriss.html

08-28-2012, 10:52 AM

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What about simple ideas for no-sewers at a retreat where they won't have sewing machines available. My guild hosts a class at a retreat for caretakers of special needs children and adults. We need to bring everything to the "camp" and have it simple enough for non-sewers to do in an afternoon. So far I think the above posts seem to involve sewing machines.
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09-03-2012, 10:23 AM

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MillieH

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Potholders or casserole carriers (for those church potluck dinners).

09-03-2012, 11:10 AM

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GrannieAnnie

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Pillowcases

I second the pillowcase idea!

09-03-2012, 11:13 AM

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Potholders or casserole carriers (for those church potluck dinners).

a friend showed me her 20 year old casserole carried made very simply from a pretty kitchen towel. Her's is not insulated, but I made a couple and lined with Insulbrite. Simply fold the ends of the towel toward the middle. Sew the edges. Add a casing to the ends of the towel and run cord thru it. Actually, add the casing first!

Done--------------

09-03-2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Deborahlees

I love the idea of pillowcases, and then they could be donated to a local Childrens Cancer Hospital.....what better use of their time could their be

OR the ladies could keep the pillowcases as a reminder of a fruitful retreat!

09-03-2012, 11:19 AM

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I'm sorry, but I'm a bit miffed that everything from our hands must be donated to some cause. Don't we owe it to ourselves to do something for US once in a while? These women are going to be at a retreat. Why can't they make a reminder of a great weekend without being made to feel they are not generous to others?

Lord, knows I donate tons of stuff. But once in a while, I sew for me!