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10-29-2010, 05:40 PM

#21

cjomomma

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Location: Murray, Ky. Looking for a nice cushy pillow to rest my head on!

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Originally Posted by my3furryfriends

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Originally Posted by cjomomma

They are cute! What did you use on the inside?

After the Society told me that foam would only melt, I started using polyfill batt. The HS will really appreciate any pet bed you donate. Some people donate knitted or crocheted blankies.

The reason I ask is because I have a lot of fabric clipping and was wondering if these would work in the pillows for animals?

10-29-2010, 05:42 PM

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lanagan

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Location: Helena, Montana

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Awesome. It would be nice if everyone made items for the animals at the shelter. Another idea is to check with your local
shelter and see if they have any fund raising events during the year.

I just made 65 bibs with a friend to sell at the shelter's craft fair table that is coming up. They also sell baked goods that people donate and that is very successful.

10-29-2010, 06:05 PM

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my3furryfriends

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Originally Posted by thimblebug6000

Another suggestion....sew up a 100% cotton pillowcase in the size you need...keep it pinned/taped near your machine & all 100% cotton thread and cotton clippings go into that bag.no battings..it makes a wonderful pet pillow....our local cat "saviours" love them.

Never thought about that.....superb idea! Thanks.

10-29-2010, 06:08 PM

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my3furryfriends

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Originally Posted by RedGarnet222

What a sweetie you are to do that for our animal shelter. My sister is an animal avacate and makes regular donations to the reno sparks shelter. It is a really nice one and well run.

Welcome to the board from another renoite!

Red

Hello, Renoite......glad to see a hometown buddy on this board. Just happened to join only last night after surfing for quilting ideas....and voila! here's a great one to meet friends and exchange ideas.

10-29-2010, 06:37 PM

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hperttula123

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Originally Posted by carolaug

I volunteer at the animal rescue. the quilts really do help...makes their cages look warmer and inviting to future parents...

That is such a great idea. Especially if they get to go home with it. That's a good way to use up your scraps of fabric and batting to go for a great cause. I know my cats just love to lay on blankets.

10-30-2010, 01:28 AM

#26

deebee

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I see the Quality Control Inspector is hard at work! Thanks for donating to such a worthy cause!

10-31-2010, 03:04 AM

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carolaug

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One thing to think about...be careful on the batting...these get washed a lot and some battings get too fluffy...using towels for the batting is the best!!!! They love fleece! My Stella my profile picture is a rescue along with one of my other cats.

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Originally Posted by carolaug

I volunteer at the animal rescue. the quilts really do help...makes their cages look warmer and inviting to future parents...