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Make Quilt Kits for Holiday Gifts by Penny Halgren
Quilters can give a truly unique gift by compiling a quilting kit.
How about giving quilting kits for holidays and other gift-giving occasions?
Chances are that friends and family have been admiring your work and have even stated they wish they could quilt. Those are the people who would love to receive your quilting kit this year. Putting together a quilting kit is not hard and it will allow you to share your craft with others.
First, remember to keep your quilting kits simple. A Throw Pillow, a wall hanging, Table Runner or placemats are a good start.
Next, pick your designs. Be sure to keep them pretty basic so beginners will not easily be discouraged. Make a copy of the finished design or Quilt Block so it can be used as a check point throughout the project.
Cut and label the pieces of fabric needed to complete the project. Remember to include directions. Either handwrite them or type them. Remember to include information about the batting unless you plan to include it in your kit as well.
Remember to include all the necessary notions in your quilting kit: a small pair of scissors, coordinating threads and a couple of needles. Your recipient will be delighted!
Quilted oranments, tree skirts and table runners make nice quilting kits. Find your favorite designs and make holiday quilting kits for your friends.
For friends who have some quilting skills, you could assemble kits to make quilted clothing items or larger projects.
If you are part of a quilting club that is looking for a fundraiser, creating quilting kits would be ideal. Quilting kits encourage others to learn the craft and give a sense of satisfaction upon completion. The fundraiser could be year around since many of the projects could be completed and be given as gifts or holiday ornaments themselves. Keep skill levels in mind when making quilting kits: beginner, intermediate and experienced.
If your club is making quilting kits for a fundraiser, keep in mind to price the kits according to the level of difficulty for which they are designed and on the contents inside the kit. A beginner kit will cost less than a quilting kit because it will not be as complex and detailed. Complex designs will involve more work in putting the quilting kit together. More supplies will also be needed to complete it...which in turn means more cutting of pieces.
Packaging your quilting kits is simple. Use resealable plastic bags to hold the items. Include a copy of the finished product or of the quilt block template. Don't forget detailed instructions, too! Add your phone number to the instructions in case your friend runs across something they don't understand. Zip the plastic bag closed and your quilting kit is complete!
If you want to give something a little more than your quilting kit, tuck it inside a personalized tote bag that will be handy for carrying along the project (and future projects). Personalize the tote bag yourself with appliqué, rhinestones, fabric paints or embroidery (or a combination of them all). You may also take the bag to a local embroiderer for a custom monogram or personalization.
You may soon find that your quilting kits are the hit of the holiday season and don't be surprised if friends and family come to request your quilting kits each year!
Penny Halgren
http://www.TheQuiltingCoach.com
Penny has been a quilter for more than 27 years. She enjoys exploring all aspects of quilting and sharing her knowledge with all quilters. If you are looking for an Internet quilting club with a wide variety of resources for all level quilters, check out http://www.TheQuiltingCoach.com .
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Does anyone have instructions for putting a wall hanging quilt together with 8X10 picture transfers?
Boarder size? Can I machine quilt around the 8X10 pictures or should I hand tie it? Have to have this done by Thursday May 3. Never done a quilt but have done a lot of sewing.
First, know that the quilt police won't come get you for breaking quilt rules. Do it the way you like it.
Some tips (not rules): You can machine stitch or hand tie. If you machine stitch, baste the layers together with safety pins every 4" across the wall hanging, starting in the center. Also begin sewing in the center and work your way to the outside, taking the pins out as you come to them. You will have better results if you use a "walking foot," a specialty presser foot that feeds top and bottom lays of fabric through together. After it is all stitched or tied together, trim the edges and apply binding.
As for the border, whatever size you make it is correct. Some beautiful wall hangings and quilts have borders several inches wide, while others have only a narrow binding.
These web sites have been really helpful for me, and may help you with any additional questions:
www.quilterscache.com
www.qnm.com
http://quilting.about.com/
