Re: [lace] Pillow bag
It appears that a stink bag as you describe is peculiar to the UK. If one googles simply 'stink bag' there are all sorts of unsavory sorts of things that come up, including items for those enamored of scatological humor. I will say no more. When one googles 'fishing stink bag', British sites are the ones who have these items for sale. Just a word to the wise. Lyn in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, US, where it's comfortable, but humid and cloudy, with a chance of rain. Not a glorious Labor Day at all. -Original Message- From: Daphne Martin Sent: Monday, September 05, 2011 12:20 PM To: Arachne Subject: [lace] Pillow bag Hello Everyone My husband has just found a very good pillow bag which will also keep your pillow dry in the rain. He went to the local fishing tackle shop today and came home with what is called a stink bag. Its a bag to put wet keepnets into when packing up to go home. it has a zip all around the top and laid flat on the floor and has about a 3 inch depth. It will take up to a 22 inch pillow quite happily. They cost £25 from any fishing tackle shop. They are a nice light green colour with Sensor and a picture of a fish on the front. Obviously Sensor is the manufacturer. A short handle and a long handle is provided for ease of carrying. Who says we don`t train our husbands well because he had the same thought as me when he saw it.LOL - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] Pillow bag 2
Hello Again I have found a bag which I described in my last message on Ebay. Its number is 170641169382 Daphne Norfolk UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] Pillow bag
Hello Everyone My husband has just found a very good pillow bag which will also keep your pillow dry in the rain. He went to the local fishing tackle shop today and came home with what is called a stink bag. Its a bag to put wet keepnets into when packing up to go home. it has a zip all around the top and laid flat on the floor and has about a 3 inch depth. It will take up to a 22 inch pillow quite happily. They cost £25 from any fishing tackle shop. They are a nice light green colour with Sensor and a picture of a fish on the front. Obviously Sensor is the manufacturer. A short handle and a long handle is provided for ease of carrying. Who says we don`t train our husbands well because he had the same thought as me when he saw it.LOL - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
[lace] pillow bag
Hello all, I just need to send a note here. sorry...Thank you, Hi Jenny, I still can't get through to you, yes I would love the instructions. Thank you, Lynn - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Pillow Bag
Thanks for all the advice about pillow bags, I've just finished making the one Clay recommended and I'm impressed - with the concept not particularly the execution, my dressmaking skills are very rusty - it's a very adaptable shape and it's taking my largest round pillow, I think it's a 24inch, with ease. I think I'll make a smaller one for my littlest round pillow - can't resist fiddling about with patterns to see how I can adapt things. jenny barron Sunny Scotland, think I'll take the dog for her overdue walk - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] pillow bag
A thought occurred to me about a dorothy type pillow bag. I know how difficult it is to hem circular pieces of fabric - well, it is for me!! How about looking out for 48" dia circular table cloths during sales and buy two. I know I have bought similar cloths after Christmas so I have them for next season for very reasonable prices ($8). Sew the two together around the edge, leaving a space on either side, make another line of stitching a little further in leaving enough room between the two lines of sewing to insert a strong cord to use for the handles. When drawn up the cloth would cover the pillow with no fear of catching the pins on rough edges and the "handles" might even be long enough to carry over the bag your shoulder. You could even use two different patterned table cloths so that you could have a reversible bag. The other advantage is that you could put your pillow on your table and drop the sides down to make a pretty cloth while you work. Just a thought Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Pillow Bag - horizontal
I made a bag to carry my Toustou roller pillow in, or rather I converted an existing bag. I had a large old but sturdy canvas tote bag which I bought years ago from the Lands End Outlet. As I have lots of lace tote bags from conventions I decided to chop this one up. I unpicked the side seams and laid the bag flat on my folding table, purchased from Walmart. I have to use this metal table to support the heavy pillow when I want to use it for demonstrating. Only thing is that the table is not "in period" at some events. To overcome this I added fabric sides similar to the samples we have seen but I also added a front skirt of the same length, i.e. 3 sides that reach down to the ground. I added velcro fasteners to hold the skirt "seams" together when in use but they also were positions so that when folded up they hold the pillow in place in the bag. I added a pocket to the inside of one original side so that when it is all laying flat on the table I can use the pocket i n front of my knees for holding stuff. When I arrive at a demo site, I open the table and plonk my pillow bag down on it, drop the original bag sides down, unfold the 3 skirt sides and then I am ready to go. Another advantage of this is my knees are well covered when I am working at the pillow, so I can wear whatever I like if I don't have to be in period costume. Packing up is just as easy, fold up the front skirt over the lace to protect it. Fold in the two sides, fasten the velcro, pick up the original bag handles and off I go. I did cover the base area of the bag to match the side fabric so that it looks like one large table cloth when in use. I don't take this pillow out too often as it is very heavy but so far it has been a success with the roller pillow inside the bag. Yesterday I was demo'ing at a local church event and I hardly touched my pillow as I had a snake going on the "have a go pillow" and a young lacemaker who learnt last year on my demo pillow having an impromtu lesson from me. I provided her with a start up kit last year and she has been working alone but needed direction. Unfortunately she only visits the area infrequently but her DH was pleased that she had the opportunity to get some more tuition. I actually had her teaching on the demo pillow whilst I got my lunch and walked around in the very warm weather we had. Janice Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] pillow bag
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote > Now I have a question about this design. Do the two flaps that fold > over the pillow truly keep it from sliding out the end of this > carrier? I'd worry about that. Yes they do - they usually tie across or have a buttton to keep the crossed bits in place but one would have to be pretty rough with the carrier to lose a pillow even if the crossed bits weren't tied - they do flap over a long way and thus encase the pillow. Many of the lace makers I know use this big Cross shaped design for their cookie pillows. It works very well without any variation or amendment and because of that I wouldn't recommend the variation of the handled that you suggest. the reason for this is because if you use just one piece of wood or dowel as you suggest then the wooden handle can come adrift. The purpose of the "D" cutouts is that the dowel goes right out to the corners of the cross and as the dowel is sewn into what is effectively a tight fitting sleeve with only a small piece of a cut out for the hand sized "D" then the wood is secure and keeps the top of the handled tops sitting in a straight line - no sloppy fabric flapping around. With this design the pillow can be carried one handed, has sides which one always knows where they are (no sloppy fabric to catch on door handles etc) and the inside of the handle parts of the cross can include zipped pockets for all the guff one carries around with one. The only thing about this design is that it takes a lot of fabric so if one uses good quilting fabric it can get to be expensive to make. My first step up from my old tablecloth to carry the pillow in, was to a zip sided hang down case as my first pillow carrier simply because of the expense factor. Fran - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Pillow Bag - horizontal
Hello Gentle Spiders, My favourite carry bag is a simple piece of fabric cut about 6 inches - 15 cm larger than the pillow base and hemmed all around to take a piece of strong elastic. Takes up no room when removed - as no padding. I can put it over my pillow while the pillow is still on its stand. This is very useful when the grandson arrives. One of my lacemaking mates has decorated her with all her beginner samples so she always has them on hand to show a new lacemaker. Joyce Moes Lake Placid (Cairns)A balmy spring day in the tropics. Regards to Beth who has survived a hurricane or two. >From an empathetic cyclone survivor, same thing just two words and two different continents. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oz. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] pillow bag
In a message dated 10/1/05 1:25:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Robin, great drawing. It came through perfectly for me. About your question > on whether the two flaps that fold over really hold the pillow, I should > think a couple of lengths of strategically placed Velcro strips would solve > this potential problem. > Dear Lacemakers, Although I am a great fan of the convenience of Velcro, it has the disadvantage of sometimes clinging to things to which it was not intended to come in contact. Considering the quality treasures that might be inside the bag, be forewarned! This comes from my experience with a wonderful rolling bag/suitcase I purchased this past Summer to transport supplies. It got snagged onto my slacks when I did not attach one of the outside pouches to a Velcro strip, because I didn't need that pouch on that particular day. Result: One badly snagged pair of expensive slacks. But, the true warning is that Velcro can snag many things, and you must carefully plan where you will use it. If lace were to get caught up in it, well.heartbreaking. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace & Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Back in the 'good ol' days, every church pot luck supper sported a variety of casserole coverssome with matching pot holders - Original Message - From: Clay Blackwell To: Jenny Barron ; lace@arachne.com Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2005 3:27 PM Subject: RE: Fwd: Re: [lace] pillow bag Things do go 'round and 'round! My DD made one of these for me in a much smaller version - it's for (wait for it BarbE !) taking a hot casserole dish to a covered dish supper! Clay Clay Blackwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [Original Message] > From: Jenny Barron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Date: 10/1/2005 7:37:50 AM > Subject: Fwd: Re: [lace] pillow bag > > hope you don't mind me forwarding this to the list Fran, I think everyone else who is thinking of making a pillow bag will appreciate another take on the flat bag. I've got lots of ideas from everyone and as I have the book Clay was recommending I'm going to try that one first. Thank you one and all > jenny barron > Scotland > > Fran Higham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: "Fran Higham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Jenny Barron" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [lace] pillow bag > Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2005 19:23:58 +1000 > > Hi Jenny > > Imagine a cross like the Red Cross cross - nice big and fat with thick arms > and a thick bit in the centre of the cross. The centre square bit bit is > the square that you put your pillow on and then the arms of the cross fold > over. 2 of them will just cover the pillow to keep it clean and the other 2 > arms of the cross have a handle in them at the far outside edges of the > arms. They meet and form the handles when you fold then in towards the > centre. The handles are usually just a bit of dowel or even a posh bit of > timber which is fed into the entire edge of the outside of the last 2 arms > and they have a "D" shaped cut out of the fabric so you can grasp the > handle. > > Hope that helps. > > Fran in Australia > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Fwd: Re: [lace] pillow bag
Things do go 'round and 'round! My DD made one of these for me in a much smaller version - it's for (wait for it BarbE !) taking a hot casserole dish to a covered dish supper! Clay Clay Blackwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [Original Message] > From: Jenny Barron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Date: 10/1/2005 7:37:50 AM > Subject: Fwd: Re: [lace] pillow bag > > hope you don't mind me forwarding this to the list Fran, I think everyone else who is thinking of making a pillow bag will appreciate another take on the flat bag. I've got lots of ideas from everyone and as I have the book Clay was recommending I'm going to try that one first. Thank you one and all > jenny barron > Scotland > > Fran Higham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: "Fran Higham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Jenny Barron" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [lace] pillow bag > Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2005 19:23:58 +1000 > > Hi Jenny > > Imagine a cross like the Red Cross cross - nice big and fat with thick arms > and a thick bit in the centre of the cross. The centre square bit bit is > the square that you put your pillow on and then the arms of the cross fold > over. 2 of them will just cover the pillow to keep it clean and the other 2 > arms of the cross have a handle in them at the far outside edges of the > arms. They meet and form the handles when you fold then in towards the > centre. The handles are usually just a bit of dowel or even a posh bit of > timber which is fed into the entire edge of the outside of the last 2 arms > and they have a "D" shaped cut out of the fabric so you can grasp the > handle. > > Hope that helps. > > Fran in Australia > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] pillow bag
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] How well does the dowel stay in place when > you're not carrying the pillow? Well, you could probably put something like a big wooden bead or rubber leg-protectors on the ends of the dowel. Something to make the tips just a bit thicker than the shaft, but still fit easily through the fabric loops. _ _ @-| | |---| | |-@ | |_|___|_| | | | Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA (formerly Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] pillow bag
First of all, enthusiastic thanks to everyone who has posted ideas about different styles of pillow bags that we can make. Robin, great drawing. It came through perfectly for me. About your question on whether the two flaps that fold over really hold the pillow, I should think a couple of lengths of strategically placed Velcro strips would solve this potential problem. Barbara Joyce Snoqualmie, WA USA > The handles are usually just a bit of dowel or even a posh bit of >> timber which is fed into the entire edge of the outside of the last 2 > arms >> and they have a "D" shaped cut out of the fabric so you can grasp the >> handle. >> >> Fran in Australia > > > Another way to finish the two arms that become the handles would be to > not cut out the "D", but put two loops of fabric (1-2" or 25-50mm each) > on the ends of the arms. On one arm, put the fabric loops at the > corners. On the other arm, put the loops in from the edge--how far in > depends on how wide your loops are. Then you can use a single piece of > wood/dowel, thread it through one loop from the arm that has its loops > at the edge, then both loops from the other arm, then the last loop on > the first arm. You can grasp the wood between the loops of arm 2. > >__| |_ > |_ |_ > | _| > | | > | |_ >_| _| > |___ _| > | | > > This probably won't work, since so few people use fixed-pitch fonts for > email any more, but shows the two arms with their loops on the ends. I > left off the two arms that just fold over the pillow. > > Now I have a question about this design. Do the two flaps that fold > over the pillow truly keep it from sliding out the end of this > carrier? I'd worry about that. > > just curious, > Robin P. > Los Angeles, California, USA > (formerly Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] pillow bag
In a message dated 01/10/2005 18:05:48 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Now I have a question about this design. Do the two flaps that fold > over the pillow truly keep it from sliding out the end of this > carrier? I'd worry about that. > A length of velcro or a button or two would fix that problem. Although, as you said they might, I think the characters had moved a bit, your diagram was clear enough to me. How well does the dowel stay in place when you're not carrying the pillow? I like the simplicity of this design, both for cutting and making. An ideal way to use up fabrics or to showcase special bits of patchwork or embroidery. Pockets could easily be fitted inside the arms with handles for bits and pieces, or even a book. Jacquie in Lincolnshire - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] pillow bag
The handles are usually just a bit of dowel or even a posh bit of > timber which is fed into the entire edge of the outside of the last 2 arms > and they have a "D" shaped cut out of the fabric so you can grasp the > handle. > > Fran in Australia Another way to finish the two arms that become the handles would be to not cut out the "D", but put two loops of fabric (1-2" or 25-50mm each) on the ends of the arms. On one arm, put the fabric loops at the corners. On the other arm, put the loops in from the edge--how far in depends on how wide your loops are. Then you can use a single piece of wood/dowel, thread it through one loop from the arm that has its loops at the edge, then both loops from the other arm, then the last loop on the first arm. You can grasp the wood between the loops of arm 2. __| |_ |_ |_ | _| | | | |_ _| _| |___ _| | | This probably won't work, since so few people use fixed-pitch fonts for email any more, but shows the two arms with their loops on the ends. I left off the two arms that just fold over the pillow. Now I have a question about this design. Do the two flaps that fold over the pillow truly keep it from sliding out the end of this carrier? I'd worry about that. just curious, Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA (formerly Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Fwd: Re: [lace] pillow bag
hope you don't mind me forwarding this to the list Fran, I think everyone else who is thinking of making a pillow bag will appreciate another take on the flat bag. I've got lots of ideas from everyone and as I have the book Clay was recommending I'm going to try that one first. Thank you one and all jenny barron Scotland Fran Higham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: "Fran Higham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Jenny Barron" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [lace] pillow bag Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2005 19:23:58 +1000 Hi Jenny Imagine a cross like the Red Cross cross - nice big and fat with thick arms and a thick bit in the centre of the cross. The centre square bit bit is the square that you put your pillow on and then the arms of the cross fold over. 2 of them will just cover the pillow to keep it clean and the other 2 arms of the cross have a handle in them at the far outside edges of the arms. They meet and form the handles when you fold then in towards the centre. The handles are usually just a bit of dowel or even a posh bit of timber which is fed into the entire edge of the outside of the last 2 arms and they have a "D" shaped cut out of the fabric so you can grasp the handle. Hope that helps. Fran in Australia - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] pillow bag
There's a 20" flat carry pillow bag on eBay right now. It's a bit different style than the ones already discussed. http://cgi.ebay.com/Bobbin-Lace-Pillow-Bag-for-20-pillow_W0QQitemZ8222674094QQcategoryZ19319QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I hadn't seen a carrier quite like this one before. Alice in Oregon -- where we just had a record high rainfall for the day. Nasty weather for lace day tomorrow. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] pillow bag
Greetings from Down Under, A couple of years ago I made a "pillow bag" for a large square pillow I have for working Eeva-Liisa's pictures. Because of the size and weight of the base, I used denim, two layers with pellon (lightest weight wadding) in between. The sides of the pillow bag and the handles were bound with left over strips from quilting projects. I started with a long piece (with the pellon between two pieces of fabric) which was a couple of inches more than twice the length of the pillow, and an inch or two wider. I sewed two "flaps" on one half which tie with ribbon across the pillow with bobbins and pins in place. When the other half is folded on top of the pillow, there are large buttons down the sides and across the top. The handles (also made with strips of light denim with pellon between) made a large circle before being attached to the bag - to add reinforcement because of the weight of the pillow/base as well as to have something to carry it with. One side has the most wonderful black and white cow machine embroidered on it and the other a sign which says "If the kitchen is unattended, try the sewing room". I am sure the idea could be adapted for a smaller pillow. If I make another I will make the handles longer so they could be used "over the shoulder". Mary Carey Campbelltown, NSW, Australia - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] pillow bag
Ages ago we adapted what was called a "casserole carrier".ours were cut round, lined (or used reversible quilted material,). Bound around the cut edge, then sewed the small curtain rings around the edge, usually about 8 ..add a drawstring . When opened it made a nice table cover under the pillow.for hiding knees Finished with the demo?! Pull up around pillow, cinch the drawstrings and take off~ Some were very fancy...gold thread, machine and/or hand embroidery and very beautiful. Mine are servicable! BarbE - Original Message - From: Clay Blackwell To: Jenny Barron ; lace@arachne.com Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 8:21 AM Subject: RE: [lace] pillow bag Hi Jenny ! Last year I made a quilted bag for a big pillow that I did not want to turn on its end. I liked it so much I made another!! The pattern is called the "Fat Quarter Bag" and it's in a book of fat quarter designs by M'Liss Rae Hawley entitled "Fat Quarter Quilts", ISBN 1564772691. I highly recommend it. The bag is simply a patchwork of six fat quarters which have been joined together into a large rectangle. I put some batting in the center of the rectangle before I added the lining. Strips of wide elastic are inserted into channels on the two long sides, and draw-string handles are inserted into the channels on the other two sides. I expect it's difficult to visualize this and make it based on my description, but I just want you to know how simple it is, AND that the bag is perfect for carrying a large pillow (20 - 24") flat. The edges of the bag cover the top and it is nicely protected. The pillow is also very easy to put in and take out, thanks to that elastic. I just checked Amazon.com and the book is still in print and available. Clay Clay Blackwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [Original Message] > From: Jenny Barron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Date: 9/30/2005 6:12:04 AM > Subject: [lace] pillow bag > > I fancy making a new pillow bag for myself out of some patchwork I am about to quilt - new hobby, must make use of practice pieces - and I thought instead of the normal bag that puts the pillow on it's side when being carried I'd like the kind that leaves the pillow flat. > > But - now I come to the actual planning of such a bag I realise I've no real idea of how to make one. Do you start with a square of fabric big enough to place the pillow in the middle and fold the corners over the pillow with a bit to spare? Anyone ever made one who could point me in the right direction? > > jenny barron > Scotland > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [lace] pillow bag
Hi Jenny ! Last year I made a quilted bag for a big pillow that I did not want to turn on its end. I liked it so much I made another!! The pattern is called the "Fat Quarter Bag" and it's in a book of fat quarter designs by M'Liss Rae Hawley entitled "Fat Quarter Quilts", ISBN 1564772691. I highly recommend it. The bag is simply a patchwork of six fat quarters which have been joined together into a large rectangle. I put some batting in the center of the rectangle before I added the lining. Strips of wide elastic are inserted into channels on the two long sides, and draw-string handles are inserted into the channels on the other two sides. I expect it's difficult to visualize this and make it based on my description, but I just want you to know how simple it is, AND that the bag is perfect for carrying a large pillow (20 - 24") flat. The edges of the bag cover the top and it is nicely protected. The pillow is also very easy to put in and take out, thanks to that elastic. I just checked Amazon.com and the book is still in print and available. Clay Clay Blackwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [Original Message] > From: Jenny Barron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Date: 9/30/2005 6:12:04 AM > Subject: [lace] pillow bag > > I fancy making a new pillow bag for myself out of some patchwork I am about to quilt - new hobby, must make use of practice pieces - and I thought instead of the normal bag that puts the pillow on it's side when being carried I'd like the kind that leaves the pillow flat. > > But - now I come to the actual planning of such a bag I realise I've no real idea of how to make one. Do you start with a square of fabric big enough to place the pillow in the middle and fold the corners over the pillow with a bit to spare? Anyone ever made one who could point me in the right direction? > > jenny barron > Scotland > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] pillow bag
I fancy making a new pillow bag for myself out of some patchwork I am about to quilt - new hobby, must make use of practice pieces - and I thought instead of the normal bag that puts the pillow on it's side when being carried I'd like the kind that leaves the pillow flat. But - now I come to the actual planning of such a bag I realise I've no real idea of how to make one. Do you start with a square of fabric big enough to place the pillow in the middle and fold the corners over the pillow with a bit to spare? Anyone ever made one who could point me in the right direction? jenny barron Scotland - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Pillow bag
Instead of a pillow bag or trying to find a large square piece of fabric, you could use an appropriately sized cotton table cloth and tie the corners together over the pillow. Jean in Poole - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
