Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Pictures
  • How to utilize those kids pyjamas, housecoats, etc.... >
  • How to utilize those kids pyjamas, housecoats, etc....

  • How to utilize those kids pyjamas, housecoats, etc....

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 04-01-2011, 07:41 PM
      #1  
    Super Member
    Thread Starter
     
    d.rickman's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2011
    Location: Canada
    Posts: 1,386
    Default

    Much to my surprise - My daughter kept all the boys pyjamas, housecoats and boxers since they were babies, then presented them to me, 3 large garbage bags full, when she realized that I was now quilting. I washed them, then proceeded to take them all apart, there were about 60 items. I cut them all into rectangles, squares and whatever pieces I could salvage. These are rough fellows, so had lots of holes and tears to contend with. I made all the boys quilts from this stack of flannel - the grandsons didn't know until I gave them each a quilt and they recognized the materials - they were amazed and delighted, as was I that it worked out with enough for all 3 boys - two of the quilts were the same.
    Attached Thumbnails attachment-178452.jpe   attachment-178453.bmp  
    d.rickman is offline  
    Old 04-01-2011, 07:43 PM
      #2  
    Google Goddess
     
    Join Date: May 2009
    Location: Central Indiana (USA)
    Posts: 30,181
    Default

    wow, beautiful quilts, thanks for sharing and what a cool way to recycle clothes for the kids into a cool quilt
    craftybear is offline  
    Old 04-01-2011, 07:43 PM
      #3  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Apr 2010
    Location: Whitewater, WI
    Posts: 24,528
    Default

    great quilt!
    CarrieAnne is offline  
    Old 04-01-2011, 07:44 PM
      #4  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Jun 2009
    Location: Perth, Western Australia
    Posts: 10,357
    Default

    They are fantastic....what a great idea. I am sure the boys will treasure them. Love the way you have put the fabrics together.
    earthwalker is offline  
    Old 04-01-2011, 07:44 PM
      #5  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Jun 2009
    Location: Perth, Western Australia
    Posts: 10,357
    Default

    Well done navigating the holes and worn spots...that's the most trying part of all.
    earthwalker is offline  
    Old 04-01-2011, 07:44 PM
      #6  
    Power Poster
     
    debcavan's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2011
    Location: Spring Green,WI
    Posts: 14,637
    Default

    Is that gorgeous. I would have neve guessed it was not new fabric. The colors are wonderful
    debcavan is offline  
    Old 04-01-2011, 07:45 PM
      #7  
    Super Member
     
    sewingsuz's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Nov 2010
    Location: Arizona
    Posts: 7,850
    Default

    This is great and from memories. great to recycle too. Good Job
    sewingsuz is offline  
    Old 04-01-2011, 07:53 PM
      #8  
    Power Poster
     
    cjomomma's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Feb 2010
    Location: Murray, Ky. Looking for a nice cushy pillow to rest my head on!
    Posts: 14,022
    Default

    Wonderful quilts. I love that they are made from their clothing. They are truly something to be charished.
    cjomomma is offline  
    Old 04-01-2011, 08:04 PM
      #9  
    Senior Member
     
    scrapngmom's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2010
    Location: Fallbrook
    Posts: 577
    Default

    good job
    scrapngmom is offline  
    Old 04-01-2011, 08:04 PM
      #10  
    Senior Member
     
    scrapngmom's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2010
    Location: Fallbrook
    Posts: 577
    Default

    good job
    scrapngmom is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    antylu
    Main
    13
    04-11-2014 04:24 AM
    Happy Treadler
    Main
    84
    02-13-2011 10:59 AM
    stitchinwitch
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    99
    04-10-2010 10:30 AM
    MollieSue
    Links and Resources
    0
    11-07-2009 05:44 PM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter