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Ideas for Classroom Projects for Silent Auction
Asked by G. from Chicago
on October 26, 2007
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I am a room parent at my daughters school and we have a silent auction every year. I have a few ideas for a classroom project (handpainted tiles surrounding a mirror,...
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- Dear G., My son's school also does a silent auction every year. Last year one of the teachers had her students take a poll for ideas. Of course the kids were in 7...
- The moms in my MOPS group made coasters last year. It was such a hit we are doing it again this year - they make GREAT inexpensive gifts! While the mom's made them...
- A friend of mine did this for her school... pre-made scrapbook so then the buyer can just "insert picture here". You can do it fairly economical... Each one had a the...
Quilt Made from Baby Clothes ...
Asked by S.D. from Dallas
on April 25, 2008
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Does anyone know of someone who makes these for people? I would LOVE to get rid of some of my tubs of baby clothes that I just can't bear to part with and instead use ...
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- What a great idea! I don't know of anyone personally. But there is a quilt shop in McKinney that might know: The Quilt Asylum 1705 W. University, #125 McKinne...
- I found these web sites awhile back after I read an article about making quilts out of treasured baby clothes in one of my parenting magazines. I still want to do it, ...
- S.--this is something I have been wanting to try!!! I never thought about it when mine were little. I was thinking recently that I might have enough for a small quilt ...
Show and Tell
Asked by M.M. from York
on January 22, 2009
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Ok, I need some help and fast!! My 2 year old daughter has show and tell tomorrow at daycare and she needs to take an item that starts with a Q. I thought of Quail (...
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- How about Queen? You could print out a picture of Queen Elizabeth from online? Or maybe bring a Q-tip?
- Does she have a "Queen's Crown (Tiara)? Being a former kindergarten teacher I can tell you that they aren't really picky when it comes to show and tell. Wait till yo...
- ha ha ha show n tell letter Q! They skipped X and Q at my son's pre K how about a queen? Can always pull out one from a deck of cards.
Dust Ruffles
Asked by A.D. from Louisville
on June 9, 2008
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So I made my sons quilt for his crib before he was born (just barely) and it turned out pretty awsome. Now that hes almost 10 months old i would like to make him a dus...
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- post your question at a website called www.sewforum.com there is an area specifically for sewing questions. I'm sure someone can easily answer your question there. ...
- I have absolutely no advice because I do not have a clue how to sew (I wish I did). I just wanted to say how impressed I am that you are "new to sewing" and have made ...
- Glad to see more crafters! Please check out my website, I make personalized mommy bracelets to order. www.freewebs.com/lolosgarden or send me a friend request on www.m...
Best Mommy Ideas
Asked by C.C. from Denver
on November 22, 2008
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Hi Mommies - Please share your best ideas on how to re-purpose baby and kid stuff. My youngest is now 2 1/2 and I either need to find a way to use some of his baby st...
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- Kid-to-Kid on Riverdale Road by Newgate Mall. You can trade in your old stuff; if it's in good enough shape, you'll get a credit to apply to purchases. They have a p...
- see if you have a local freecycle group (check yahoo groups). i have been able to get rid of and receive so many things through freecycle. one freecycle member in my...
- Hey C.! I don't think all of this will help because I have 3 girls and you have boys! We used the girls little baby clothes as doll clothes. Bibs, baby toys, like r...
Are You a Quilter??
Asked by C.H. from Portland
on October 31, 2008
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My son (and I really) were lucky enough to get home-made quilts for shower and birth gifts! And I absolutely love them ~ I wanted to keep them nice so I put them up o...
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- C., I'm a very new quilter learning from my MIL who loves to quilt. While getting fabric for the quilt that I'm trying to make for my daughter we were told to get ...
- I fought with if I should use certain blankets that were recieved as gifts too.I decided to use them and just put them up at a later time if I saw that they were getti...
- C., When I make quilts, I always wash them before I wrap them up and give them away. (Hopefully the giver did this for you) I just put them into the wash with normal ...
Silly Putty Stuck on Clothing
Asked by K.S. from Columbus
on March 9, 2009
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So last night my son apparently fell asleep with a glob of silly putty in his bed (which he claims "fell" into his bed from the bookshelf across the room!). Now his p...
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- While this has never happened I think I would treat it like gum. Rub an ice cube or put the whole thing in a freezer if you have room and try to scrap off what you can...
- Rubbing Alcohol works wonders! Sadly, I have had to use it a few times, on clothes, couch, carpet and chair covers to name a few!
- I would try RUBBING ALCOHOL (works for gum) and maybe GOO BE GONE.
Quilts
Asked by J.C. from Austin
on August 22, 2008
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I am looking to have a quilt made for my granddaughter and grandson. Does anyone know of someone who does quilting in the Round Rock/North Austin area?
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- How wonderful that you are doing this. My sons have quilts that their grandmother made (25 years ago) and they treasure them. I don't know of anyone personally in ...
- I asked a friend who is really "crafty", her response: "Try Austin Area Quilt Guild www.aaqg.org, Bernina Ready to Sew (near HEB on RM1431 or Mini-Stitches in downt...
- my mother in law does quilting i will send you a message with her info on it she live in georgtown. if you want the info let me know. i see that you said round rock so...
Quilting?
Asked by B.A. from Bloomington
on April 21, 2007
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I would love to learn how to quilt and I was wondering if anyone knew of anywhere that offered lessons?
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- The Quilting Shed in Carlinville, Il is a great place to go. It is owned by Sue Ann Barto. Have fun!
- I believe that Michaels offers classes for quilting and similar things. Joanne Fabrics or Hancock fabrics also offers classes on a variety of different things. I bel...
- I dont know where you are from, but in rockford there is a place called quilters haven. Its off E State. They teach lots of classes from beginers to advanced.
How to Clean/Wash Very Special Quilts
Asked by B.R. from Los Angeles
on October 29, 2008
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We have a few very special quilts made by hand from my husband's grandmother who passed away 4 yrs ago. She meant a great deal to my husband so I don't want to ruin t...
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- I would wash in cold on the delecate cycle. w/ delicate soap. No dryer. BUT the correct way to wash a quilt is in a bath tub swishing it w/ a broom handle.
- If they were mine, I would have the family heirlooms dry cleaned by a reliable dry cleaner. Make sure the dry cleaner says they can handle them.
- Follow Tanya A.'s suggestions and do not put them into a washing machine! Ask advice from people who are experts with quilts. A quilt is very delicate and should be...
