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Pieceful Thoughts of My Quilting Life
For my idea, it involves you checking out what containers you are throwing out or recyling from your home, There is so many different containers you can use. I have been eating a new brand of yoghurt which gives me a great container to decorate as it has a cardboard sleeve on it that is easily removed to leave you a plain container.
This leaves you a blank canvas to work with and the plastic lid is clear, so you can use that as well. I made a wrap to go around the container with a bit of velcro to secure it to the container,
This is how I made it.
Make a quilt sandwich slightly larger than the width of your container plus 2 " for the overlap. You can use the fabrics you like or if it's for Christmas - Christmas fabrics. This is a good way of using up some of your wadding scraps too. This is where you can have some fun with rulerwork quilt, freemotion quilting or some straight line quilting. Quilt your strip or strips.
Once you are happy double check your size and trim if you need too.
Next bind your wrap using your preferred method.
Until Next Time
Keep Stitching
Cynthia
Wouldn't that be a great idea to leave treats for co workers(if you have any) or friends. Was your container tapered and how did that work for wrapping, any problems there?
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting. These containers only had a slight taper that what I used Velcro. That way it would still fit nicely around the container and the bottom of the wrap over laps a little more but still within the Velcro grip.
DeleteGreat idea, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThats a fun idea. The fill ideas would be endless.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute way to reuse those containers!!
ReplyDeleteA clever idea for dressing up a simple household item and making it a pretty storage container. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great way to recycle! Very clever idea! I have some sturdy "junk" containers that I just hate to toss, and this is the perfect way to give them a new life and purpose. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletethis is very clever and creative. thanks for sharing and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteSweet way to recycle and give a gift...love it! I'm always looking for containers to stash things in and this is perfect. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is clever. A great way to pretty up the things we can reuse.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for using those containers! I love to reuse things like that. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCynthia, just a heads up: your blog is not secure with the "https" so go into your settings and click to make it secure. I couldn't come here directly because clicking on a link blocked it and said your site isn't secure. I tried to Google your blog and was able to get through that way. But I am sure others might not be able to see your blog by clicking on a link if they have security that stops them.
ReplyDeleteAnyhow, your project is sweet and a fun idea.
Thanks for visiting. Hopefully I have fixed the mentioned issue you have brought to my attention. I appreciate it. Thanks
DeleteOh, that is so clever! What a fun idea for a gift for quilty friends.
ReplyDeleteClever idea. Just wondering how you wrap it without fabric bulges at the tapered end if you start with a rectangular piece.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting. The taper is slight on my containers, so the wrap overlaps a little more at the bottom but still within the Velcro grip.
DeleteNow this is a great idea to make pretty gift containers. Can’t you see filling them with homemade cookies or candies for a sweet Thankyou for the mailman or delivery guy? Fill them with a bit of fabric or notions for that quilty friend. I’m going to check my recycling NOW!
ReplyDeleteThe fabric sleeves are great!!! I can see a zillion of them with various notions in my sewing room ... if I get around to making them (ha!ha!). Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery clever and the uses of such a pretty container are endless.
ReplyDeleteThey are on my to do list. Now I just need that spare bit of time .
ReplyDeleteThey would be cute packaging for any number of gifts
ReplyDeleteGreat use of those containers that would otherwise be thrown away! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteHow fun. I love recycle things.
ReplyDeleteSo clever!! Makes you feel great to eat more yogurt!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for hopping and sharing your recycle containers for gifts.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to upcycle. Caramello Koalas are my faves!
ReplyDeleteUp cycling is such a fabulous idea. Thanks for pushing us to think about we toss in a whole new way
ReplyDeleteOh, Cynthia, I love this idea. So many containers to make pretty wraps for. Who wouldn't love it? You are so clever.
ReplyDeleteGreat upcycle idea - would be fun to do with the grands when they come to sew here.
ReplyDeleteCute idea, and an excellent way to use those small pieces of fabric! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYou've taken recycling to another level. Excellent idea and so useful, too.
ReplyDeleteLove this! I have some big yogurt and sour cream containers that would be prefect for this! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteSimple idea but so useful! Tucking that under my hat for when it is needed!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing! xx
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