| As the holidays approach and we are all trying to think | | | | fundraiser, creating quilting kits would be ideal. Quilting |
| of unique gifts for friends and family, quilters have the | | | | kits encourage others to learn the craft and give a |
| creative edge. Even skipping over the obvious gift of a | | | | sense of satisfaction upon completion. The fundraiser |
| quilt, quilted vest, or quilted home accessory, quilters | | | | could be year around since many of the projects could |
| can give a truly unique gift. | | | | be completed and be given as gifts or holiday |
| How about giving quilting kits for holidays and other | | | | ornaments themselves. Keep skill levels in mind when |
| gift-giving occasions? | | | | making quilting kits: beginner, intermediate and |
| Chances are that friends and family have been | | | | experienced. |
| admiring your work and have even stated they wish | | | | If your club is making quilting kits for a fundraiser, keep |
| they could quilt. Those are the people who would love | | | | in mind to price the kits according to the level of |
| to receive your quilting kit this year. Putting together a | | | | difficulty for which they are designed and on the |
| quilting kit is not hard and it will allow you to share your | | | | contents inside the kit. A beginner kit will cost less than |
| craft with others. | | | | a quilting kit because it will not be as complex and |
| First, remember to keep your quilting kits simple. A | | | | detailed. Complex designs will involve more work in |
| throw pillow, a wall hanging, table runner or placemats | | | | putting the quilting kit together. More supplies will also |
| are a good start. | | | | be needed to complete it...which in turn means more |
| Next, pick your designs. Be sure to keep them pretty | | | | cutting of pieces. |
| basic so beginners will not easily be discouraged. Make | | | | Packaging your quilting kits is simple. Use resealable |
| a copy of the finished design or quilt block so it can be | | | | plastic bags to hold the items. Include a copy of the |
| used as a check point throughout the project. | | | | finished product or of the quilt block template. Don't |
| Cut and label the pieces of fabric needed to complete | | | | forget detailed instructions, too! Add your phone |
| the project. Remember to include directions. Either | | | | number to the instructions in case your friend runs |
| handwrite them or type them. Remember to include | | | | across something they don't understand. Zip the plastic |
| information about the batting unless you plan to include | | | | bag closed and your quilting kit is complete! |
| it in your kit as well. | | | | If you want to give something a little more than your |
| Remember to include all the necessary notions in your | | | | quilting kit, tuck it inside a personalized tote bag that will |
| quilting kit: a small pair of scissors, coordinating threads | | | | be handy for carrying along the project (and future |
| and a couple of needles. Your recipient will be | | | | projects). Personalize the tote bag yourself with |
| delighted! | | | | appliqué, rhinestones, fabric paints or |
| Quilted oranments, tree skirts and table runners make | | | | embroidery (or a combination of them all). You may |
| nice quilting kits. Find your favorite designs and make | | | | also take the bag to a local embroiderer for a custom |
| holiday quilting kits for your friends. | | | | monogram or personalization. |
| For friends who have some quilting skills, you could | | | | You may soon find that your quilting kits are the hit of |
| assemble kits to make quilted clothing items or larger | | | | the holiday season and don't be surprised if friends and |
| projects. | | | | family come to request your quilting kits each year! |
| If you are part of a quilting club that is looking for a | | | | |