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| Carrie W |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 12:24:17 PM
I don't always get to do the projects that I see in the Magazine (so many ideas, so little time!) but I did get a chance to make some of the dish drainer quilts that were in the June/July 2011 issue (page 74). I changed the pattern a bit. Here is what I did...
I had some micro-fiber towels that my daughter doesn't like the feel of so she won't use them. I figured I could put them to better use as dish drainer quilt backs. I didn't bother with batting because they are absorbent enough with just the towel on the back. So, I cut a piece of pretty fabric from my stash and quilted it with the towel. Then I added lace around the outside edge, just top-stitching it all the way around with a bit of a gather at the corners to avoid curling. I love them, and they are so pretty!
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| countrymommy85 |
Posted - Aug 22 2011 : 07:57:40 AM
Can anyone send me the pattern for the dish drainer quilt? Of all the MJF magazines I have that is the ONLY one I can't find! I Wanted to sew one up today and so far I've spent most of the morning trying to figure out where my magazine is with the instructions in it! Agh!!! Help!!
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| OGGFarmJess |
Posted - Aug 09 2011 : 8:50:38 PM
Using the micro-fiber towels for a backing is such a good idea! |
| classygram |
Posted - Aug 09 2011 : 05:03:12 AM
They are so cute and a good idea. Thanks for sharing!
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Aug 05 2011 : 10:14:10 PM
Carrie,
Definitely going to give these a try. I have been thinking about making them since the first time I saw them in the magazine. I am going to be away this week but when I come back I am going to head up to the sewing room for sure!
Thanks for the idea of the towels too!
farmgirl sister#43
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
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| Carrie W |
Posted - Aug 04 2011 : 1:10:30 PM
Denise-
I find that the micro-towels dry fairly quickly so that has not been a problem for me. They are super absorbent, too, so they really do their job well!
Carrie
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 5:59:46 PM
Carrie,
Those are adorable! I really like the idea of using the towel instead of the batting. Of course, I haven't made any yet so I don't know which is quicker to dry, the towel or the ones with the batting. But I think you have done a great job of coming up with a way to use what you have already on hand.
~Denise
farmgirl sister#43
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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| Carrie W |
Posted - Aug 01 2011 : 06:01:12 AM
Carolyn, I find that batting can be sewn together to make larger pieces to fit my needs. I just lay them next to each other and stitch into one and then the other from the bottom to the top. That way, when you draw the thread tight they just butt up to one another and make no noticable seam. Just don't pull the thread too tight and make it bunch up.
Have fun making your quilts!!
Carrie
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| sidavis |
Posted - Jul 20 2011 : 06:23:48 AM
Great idea! Our travel trailer is the only place I don't have a dish quilt - YET.
OK, I'm ready-Let's go. |
| carolynann |
Posted - Jul 19 2011 : 8:44:58 PM
I cut out 6 and finished two so far. My deviation is to alter the sizes to fit scrap pieces of low loft synthetic batting. I'll use the smaller one on the counter in our travel trailer. I'm thinking about pairing one with a matching apron to use for Christmas gifts.
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| nin1952 |
Posted - Jul 18 2011 : 1:56:22 PM
Why didn't I think of that? Great idea. Next on my to-do list.
Donna
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| nitere |
Posted - Jul 17 2011 : 11:16:48 AM
These are so cute. I really want to make a dish drainer quilt. I need to add it to my long list of projects!
Farmgirl Sister #37
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| Annie S |
Posted - Jul 13 2011 : 2:48:09 PM
Carrie, darling dish drainer quilts and way cool idea using the microfiber cloths. Going to have to try that. But I'm not a lacy, frilly sort of person, so will have to come up with some other ideas to finish one off. Super great idea and can't wait to make some using the cloths. |
| sidavis |
Posted - Jul 11 2011 : 06:19:43 AM
Patty, Did you recieve your package yet?
OK, I'm ready-Let's go. |
| debbies journey |
Posted - Jul 10 2011 : 9:25:19 PM
Carrie, those look great! I enjoyed making a few too. Love these fast projects!
Debbie |
| Candy C. |
Posted - Jul 10 2011 : 2:20:50 PM
Carrie,
Those turned out really cute!
Candy C.
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| AmethystRose |
Posted - Jul 09 2011 : 10:03:46 AM
The dish drainer quilts inspired me in a diferent direction. My flatware is kept on the counter in an old dishwasher cubby. I knit a small garter stitch rectangle in leftover cotton yarn to place under it. |
| janiee |
Posted - Jul 08 2011 : 10:32:02 AM
very nice! could also use some rick rack too if desired!
hoping to make some this weekend.
janiee
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| edlund33 |
Posted - Jul 08 2011 : 06:33:10 AM
Sweet! I like the idea of using micro-fiber towels. I have some that I don't like either, so they are now going to be doomed for a better life on my counter.
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
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| sidavis |
Posted - Jul 08 2011 : 05:59:18 AM
Nice idea! I did one with the ruffle that is shown in the magazine but only did one that way. It's cute but my patience is limited. LOL
OK, I'm ready-Let's go. |
| Turtlemoon |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 6:53:39 PM
nice!!
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| CurlysQuilts |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 6:47:06 PM
Very cute!
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| britchickny |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 6:28:10 PM
Great idea!
ANGIE
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| emsmommy5 |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 4:52:17 PM
Very cute. Gives me some great ideas for the dish drainer swap I am doing with other farmgirls this month!!!
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| embchicken |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 2:00:22 PM
Carrie ~ They are adorable!
~ Elaine
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| Carrie W |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 12:32:47 PM
Here is a photo of my new dish drainer quilts!
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2009 Farmgirl of the Year
Tis better to weep at joy than to joy at weeping--Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing |
