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What to do with Darling Thomas the Train fabric for my 3 year old grandson
Peggy   Advanced Beginner MT USA Member since 10/8/02 Posts: 651	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/17/12 7:27 PM I ordered and received some great Thomas the Train fabric from fabric.com and now I would love some help deciding what to do it. I have three complimentary pieces, one yard each to work with. All ideas are appreciated. Thanks
skae   Advanced MN USA Member since 4/23/07 Posts: 2746	Login to reply to this post In reply to Peggy << Like this post Date: 6/17/12 10:07 PM First of all. what kind is it. cotton, knit, something else. My first thoughts would be shorts. Pj's. Shirt. Maybe just a lay and nap quilt extra thick. Could you post some picture's of the pieces. ------ Galatians 5:22-23 The Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control. There is no law against such things as these
GoSewGirl   Advanced NY USA Member since 4/14/04 Posts: 396	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/17/12 10:15 PM Pj's would be adorable. I made some for my son when he was around that age and I used 2 complimentary Thomas fabrics. The 2nd fabric was for the pocket and cuffs/bands on the sleeves and bottoms of the legs. You could mix and match (like colorblocking but with prints) and make shorts and pj pants and a pj shirt. ------ Liz
Peggy   Advanced Beginner MT USA Member since 10/8/02 Posts: 651	Login to reply to this post In reply to skae << Like this post Date: 6/17/12 10:33 PM Thomas the train fabric Another T.T.T fabric The fabric is 100% cotton. -- Edited on 6/17/12 10:36 PM --
Sauvage   Advanced Beginner MA USA Member since 7/22/09 Posts: 545	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/18/12 0:05 AM Pillows are fun (I made train pillows for my train-mad preschooler--as far as I know, actual Thomas fabric wasn't available then, about a decade ago). Also a tote bag or soft fabric "box" for storage. Or lunch bag. ------ Jeanne "Let me live in a world of image and I will never complain." --Louise Bourgeois
SheBear0320   Advanced MB CANADA Member since 4/8/08 Posts: 2793	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/18/12 0:25 AM I have made a train roll for my DGS that he uses to transport his trains when he goes to visit someone Thomas Train Roll Some Engineer flannel PJs with a Thomas applique PJ Applique ... and a quilt for his bed (using a Thomas panel) Thomas Quilt Have also made several pillows and a tote bag but I don't have photos of those. Love your fabrics BTW ... can't wait to see what you decide to make. ------ Sheila "sewing very slowly to fill an empty closet" 2012/2013 Stash Busting Sew-Along: 27.25 yards sewn (as of 05/15/13) 21.75 yards purchased (as of 05/15/13)
NancyAnn2   Intermediate UNITED KINGDOM Member since 1/31/10 Posts: 33	Login to reply to this post In reply to Peggy << Like this post Date: 6/18/12 1:41 AM We have had Thomas the Tank design on fabric for many years. It is a famous character in British children's books, tv, etc. Thomas the "Tank" is a steam engine (tank) from Wales, as I understand it. Little boys always loved it at about age 3-6. Whole bedrooms were designed around it! Thomas the Tank speaks in a Welsh accent, I believe. ------ NancyAnn2
arianamaniacs   Advanced AUSTRIA Member since 6/11/04 Posts: 943	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/18/12 3:34 AM You could make a bandana, a throw pillow for a bed, I like the pillow case ideas too. Make a pajama bag carrier, for sleepovers. Use it as an interesting lining for a kid's back pack. A camp-style shirt would work too
Peggy   Advanced Beginner MT USA Member since 10/8/02 Posts: 651	Login to reply to this post In reply to SheBear0320 << Like this post Date: 6/18/12 10:31 AM Love the train roll idea. Thanks so much.
KatieA Advanced Beginner UNITED KINGDOM Member since 5/30/05 Posts: 356	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 6/18/12 1:10 PM As a new mother of a boy... if it was me... give it to someone else! Perhaps the parent of a girl? We are drowning in train/car/plane clothing and everything - might be worth checking they would really appreciate this, as they might feel like me! It's a bit like only making pink things with frills and flowers for girls. But at least we don't have a son CALLED Thomas like our friends, who are fed up to the back teeth of Thomas the Tank Engine (as he is known here).

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