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Did you know that it’s World Creativity and Innovation Day on April 21? Are you a quilter? If so, this day is all about you! Who else can take fabric, cut it up, put it back together, and create magic?
Eye Spy A Great Die
The GO! Eye Mask Die makes it easy to create a fast and fun project. Let’s start with the more obvious idea. Yes, an eye mask. Who isn’t ready for a nap? You can use this die to cut different types of fabric, including Minky fleece (just remember to cut fewer layers at a time).
Something Old To Something New
What about upcycling? Turn silk scarves, ties, t-shirts, or table linens into an environmentally friendly GO! Upcycle Eye Mask. You can use your GO! Strip Cutter 2 ½“ (2" Finished) 3 Strips Die to make the band.
Perfect For Scrap-Busting
The GO! BOB Eye Mask Pattern lets you create your own “fabric,” making this a real treasure for a quilter. This would be a great gift to bring to a quilt retreat for your fellow quilters!
For the Bride-To-Be
Why not add an applique to a mask? Look no further than the GO! Applique Eye Mask Pattern!
With wedding season coming up, wouldn’t this be a fun addition to a spa day for a wedding party? I can just see this mask with “bride” or "Mrs." added to it using the GO! Carefree Alphabet Uppercase Set (2-Die Set). Imagine appliqueing this on white satin and adding lace around the outside of the mask.
Child-Approved Applique
What about adding an eye mask as a party favor to a little girl’s birthday slumber party gift bag? Make the mask in the birthday girl’s favorite color and find a perfect GO! Applique Die to add! I have three daughters, and I am pretty sure this would have been a great hit at any slumber party, especially if I customized each eye mask using beautiful flowers, tiny hearts, small stars, or cute zoo animal faces.
PRO TIP: The GO! Eye Mask Die works best with any applique shape as long as the finished size of the applique shape is 2" or smaller.
Innovation Is Best
Now for the not-so-obvious with this die. Thinking outside of the box to complete a project is exactly what quilters do!
Travel Lightly
What about turning the eye mask into a small crossbody bag by sewing two eye masks together, adding Velcro to close it, and using the GO! Strip Cutter 1 1/2" (1" Finished) 5 Strips Die for the strap? This would look similar to the GO! Give Peace Crossbody Bag Pattern.
A New Storage Option
You could also create a small pouch with two masks (using the GO! Eye Mask Pattern - pictured above) and a zipper, much like the GO! Happy Camper Zipper Bag. A sweet idea would be to embroider a fun design onto the pouch for added personalization.
Work Comfortably
The GO! Eye Mask Die could also be used to make a customized mousepad using the GO! Square-7 1/2" (7" Finished) Die. Sew two eye masks together and fill them with batting, craft foam, or cushion foam and sew them to the square block to save your wrists from discomfort while using your computer.
Unmask Your Creativity with the GO! Eye Mask Die
Every day, quilters do something new and innovative, so pat yourself on the back for your creative wonders! While these gift ideas using the GO! Eye Mask Die are great, I'm sure that you can come up with even more. Passing on your love of quilting and crafting to promote creativity and innovation is the perfect way to spend time with your loved ones (and have more quilters join you in projects)!
Share what you are up to on World Creativity and Innovation Day on social media by using the hashtag #AccuQuiltBuilt and tagging @AccuQuilt. We can’t wait to see what you are up to!
