Quilting Projects for Bazaars
- Use a crazy quilt or charm quilt pattern with small pieces to make a handbag or tote. Most quilt blocks are square, so they are easy to adapt to a tote bag by simply lining and adding handles. Handbags and totes also sell well as eco-friendly shopping bags, so purchasers can bring their own bags to the grocery store and cut down on plastic consumption. Hang on a wall or coat rack to display a bunch of quilted bags in a small area.
- Any quilt pattern can be made into a miniature, doll-sized version. Consider making a quilt for an American Girl doll or for a traditional doll baby. Package the doll quilt with a simple pillow and you'll have a tempting craft for a doll owner of any age. Doll quilts are small enough that they make ideal projects for using up scraps of fabric and batting. Display with an actual doll to show a quilt in use and appeal to buyers.
- Quilted postcards are little works of fabric art that can actually be sent through the mail. These miniature art quilts can be created to match any theme and add a charming burst of color to any space. Hang them on a clothesline at the back of your bazaar booth or heap them in a pretty basket. Raid your bead and embellishment stash to make quilted postcards that stand out in a crowded bazaar space.
- Any quilt block can be adapted to a square potholder, simply add heat-resistant batting and a matching backing. You can also apply your quilting skills to a set of oven mitts; simply use the allover pattern of your choice, then cut the mitts from the pieced fabric. Display oven mitts or potholders with an eye-catching enamel baking pan or pile them in a quilted basket to entice buyers.