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2018-01-02, 9:17pm
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Bead Bags for Beads of Courage (pic heavy)
This is what I've been doing. Ordered more labels. It's fun picking out the different fabrics. Trying to pick out fun, upbeat fabrics with themes kids may be into. I try to keep teens in mind too.
We have a new Arkansas Children's Hospital opening soon in Northwest Arkansas. I've been in contact with Beads of Courage to see about doing some volunteering with the program. I'm hoping this works out so I can do this.
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2018-01-02, 9:32pm
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The kids will be over the moon to have those as choices!
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2018-01-03, 2:48am
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Those are wonderful Vickie - love your fabric choices!
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2018-01-03, 6:50am
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Wow, you’ve went over and above with all those wonderful choices. I’m sure your hard work will bring many smiles to many special children and their families.
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2018-01-03, 12:00pm
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Those are awesome!!!
Do you donate them the same way we send in beads?
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2018-01-03, 9:56pm
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dances with ideas...
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Vickie, thank you so much for posting these! They are all super cool!!
I didn’t know about the bags. How big are they? Sized for single beads, or maybe smallish strands?
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2018-01-03, 10:42pm
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They have instructions on their website:
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and the link to get the labels and cards: To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
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2018-01-14, 9:53am
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I just sent my bags off yesterday. Ordered more labels. They were supposed to be here yesterday and they didn't get here. They probably went through Memphis and they got a big snowstorm so will probably be Tuesday when they get here.
In the meantime, Joann's has fabric on sale!
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2018-01-14, 11:12am
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I have fabric and need some inside activities for a couple of days this week....
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2018-01-17, 11:25am
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Thanks for the links, Eileen!
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2018-01-17, 12:49pm
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Roberta, thanks for reminding me to order the labels! To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
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2018-01-20, 7:54pm
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Um, I think you reminded yourself, lol. To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
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2018-02-05, 3:35pm
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That is awesome. Maybe I should do that since I have kid fabric that my kids have grown out of.
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2018-02-13, 5:20pm
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I’m sure they would be greatly appreciated!
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2018-02-13, 5:21pm
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I have only gotten as far as buying the patches and cards, but I need to remember this next time I have a coupon for JoAnns and find some cute fabric.
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2018-03-21, 9:04pm
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You are so thoughtful. Your work is inspiring.
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2018-06-10, 8:19pm
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Okay, Vickie (or anyone else that has made the bags) I am having trouble following the instructions as written. Also, I don't have a serger.
Any chance anybody has photos of step #12, so I can see how they do the bottom seam?
Can I just do it my own way do you think, or do I need to follow the directions as written?
Maybe I need to just cut one and see if it makes more sense when I have it in my hand.
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Okay, Vickie (or anyone else that has made the bags) I am having trouble following the instructions as written. Also, I don't have a serger.
Any chance anybody has photos of step #12, so I can see how they do the bottom seam?
Can I just do it my own way do you think, or do I need to follow the directions as written?
Maybe I need to just cut one and see if it makes more sense when I have it in my hand.
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I followed the instructions the first time, then did it my own way which is more efficient. I didn't like the instructions, there is an easier method to come out with the same thing.
I usually leave part of the bottom seam of the lining open to "birth" (turn it inside out) the bag, I turn the raw edges to the inside then just sew it shut. Then stuff the lining down in the bag. Does that make sense?
I went back and read the instructions, step 12 doesn't make sense to me either. I don't usually serge them anyway. I hate my serger. I'm saving for a Babylock. You could just zig zag the seams to finish them if you don't have a serger or use pinking shears.
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2018-06-10, 9:03pm
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Thank you, I feel better now, LOL. I figured I had done enough clothes making, quilting, etc, that I should at least be able to make sense of that step and was feeling pretty bad that I couldn't! I'll just wing that part, thanks!
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