What do you do when you have a couple of days to yourself?i have decided that i will make up kits for the future in zip lock bags while my machines are clanking away.

I haven't had much time to myself lately but am going to retire at end of April. I am so looking forward to finishing projects and starting more. I am teaching myself to long arm quilt and can't wait to really get into it.

Hugs to you all,
m

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by toet 23 Mar 2012

M you will still not have enough hrs in the day,always something new to try. Have lots of fun. April is only weeks away,keep smileing. Quilting and embroidery go well together.

Good idea. I try to keep a couple of projects ahead so I find my designs and get them on my thumb drive, press and starch the fabric so I am ready or go as soon as I finish a project. and yes, I do much of this work while my machine is stitching away. I never thought of the ziplock bags though.

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by toet 23 Mar 2012

Ziplock bags are great you can see in them and use them over and over

Good idea.

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by toet 23 Mar 2012

thankyou

The zip lock bags are a great idea, keeps it nice and tidy!

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by toet 23 Mar 2012

I find they are great when i am getting projects ready for retreats. I put the project sheet in the front and a sticker that i jot down anything that i still have to add.

That's an excellent time saving idea, there is many a time when I would have done something but thought by the time I get everything together I just havent had enought time to stitch I do wish I was more organised but I am seriously gonna give it a go

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by toet 23 Mar 2012

You will find that now you will get all those things made on your to do and wish list. happy stiching

by toet 23 Mar 2012

Now that was silly of me to say,as the litS gets longer,he he

What a great idea! I'm going to have to do that. It would be easy to cut pieces for in-the-hoop things especially and have it all ready to go. Make a quick present even quicker. Thanks for that idea!

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by toet 23 Mar 2012

In the hoop kits work well. Also i put the design on my stick or card and print out the file directions. If you like you can put in a note where the design can be found when you need it. I try to do up my kits for my christmas gifts early in the year,that way i can do them without fuss.

by toet 23 Mar 2012

that way there is no fuss.cheers Heather