Where can I find reusable bags for quilts?
#1
Where can I find reusable bags for quilts?
I am looking for bags that I can send quilts with customers instead of using plastic bags. Does anyone have a source that would have these? These are also great for storing quilts
Thanks!
Thanks!
#3
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 9,312
If you are using the plastic to protect the quilt until its delivered , thats one thing. My grocery store sells really BIG zip lock bags. But quilts should not be stored in plastic long term. Many make a matching pillow case to store , when not in use.
#5
I imagine it would get costly to make a pillow case for "customer quilts" and most people wouldn't probably provide enough extra fabric for that. When you say reusable but not plastic, do you mean "green" so they won't harm the environment?
#6
Power Poster
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Southern California
Posts: 19,127
Have you ever made a tote??? You could make it the size you want especially if you use Home Dec fabric which is wider than cotton. You can even make a flat over the top. That is what I did. You can also make a pillow case without the cuff and add an extra fabric to make sure the quilt is protected. Handles are always easier to carry the quilt. GOOD LUCK !!
#7
I had a customer bring me a bag similar material to grocery reusable bags. It is 18 x 17 x5 and has a zipper and handles. Someone else had given it to her. I thought it would make a nice bag for carrying quilts to guild or to retreats.
#8
Banned
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Sturbridge, Ma
Posts: 3,992
my long arm quilter returns the quilt in one of the plain large brown shopping bags with handles. She puts her label on the bag and ties the handles with a piece of the backing she trimmed off.
I don't think you need anything fancy or permanent. I get the feeling you don't want plastic which is a good thought.
The brown paper bags work well. I certainly don't want anything permanent as the quilt is going on the bed or given away to someone else. You might sign on to the LongArm Yahoo list and ask what some of those quilters use.
I don't think you need anything fancy or permanent. I get the feeling you don't want plastic which is a good thought.
The brown paper bags work well. I certainly don't want anything permanent as the quilt is going on the bed or given away to someone else. You might sign on to the LongArm Yahoo list and ask what some of those quilters use.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Havplenty
Links and Resources
17
05-16-2011 10:26 AM
craftybear
Links and Resources
1
08-30-2010 08:33 PM
craftybear
Links and Resources
8
07-15-2010 06:48 PM