Today I finished up the mask making. These are the ones that aren’t packed yet.
She chose all of her fabrics and a couple of those were from fabric I’ve saved for years!
She said “Oh, teachers like apples! Can you make one for my teacher and one for me out of this fabric?” Sure . . but that was a fabric I bought for no particular reason and have loved it and never been able to cut into it.
This one . . I almost said no, but then I thought . . it’s the perfect fabric for a mask, even if for her size, it got cut up to an unrecognizable design.
Who remembers the Debra Lunn & Michael Mrowka lines? I loved those because I loved the colors/abstract design and I loved the weight of the fabric.
I set that fabric aside and thought about it overnight and decided it’s time I used the fabric . . even the fabrics I love the most so I cut a mask for Addie and still have enough left. I think I have 1/2 yard of it. I would love to have had enough to make a quilt backing out of it but . . that’s what I have and now Addie has a mask out of it.
Paula says
I love the apple masks! I’ve cut up many of my treasures fabrics to make masks. It was actually a relief, as I now have more space in my cupboard and it doesn’t seem as overwhelming when I open the door. I’ve had some of it for years and haven’t used it. It was time. Besides, it means less to box up when you move!
Paula Philpot says
Judy what pattern are you using for the masks? Is there a link? Paula in KY
Emma says
I also want the link to the mask style you made here! I’ve made pleated masks, but am interested in this style too.
Karen says
I also was wondering what mask pattern you use
Nelle Coursey says
Those are great! I love it that she thinks of others.
Teri says
Love them despite the need for them. Have you posted what pattern you use?
Kathy Hancock says
My favorite mask pattern is by Sweet Red Poppy, I’ve made and donated close to 200 masks.
Judy Laquidara says
Thanks. I’ll check that one out too.
Tricia says
I love how most quilters have fabrics that are “too pretty to use!” Ha! Now you just have less fabric to move.
Judy H says
Sometimes it’s difficult to let go of things we’re “saving”. I have trouble with it, too. I try to ask myself, “what am I saving it for?” and “will I ever really get around to that??”
Ruth says
I’ve made masks from Craftpassion.com that look like these shaped masks. I found that I didn’t need to cut the six inch nosewire pocket from bias fabric. It worked fine with straight of the grain cuts.
Such a great idea to “sacrifice” your favorite fabrics – who better to share them with than Addie?
Good for you, Judy!
Susan Nixon says
Good for you! The first cut is the hardest. =)
April Reeves says
I sure hope her parents don’t get the same email as I did about masks having to be solid color and school colors only.
Judy Laquidara says
The most disappointing thing about that to me is that everyone will look so close to the same, with no way for personality and likes to show through. It’s bad enough that the kids have to wear them but to be forced to wear solids in school colors – I do see their point but I think it makes it more boring for the kids. I don’t think that will happen at Addie’s school. They don’t wear uniforms there either.