I think it would be fun to share patterns, links for patterns and ideas and suggestions for Christmas and holiday gift giving...time to get started!! Lets start sending in the ideas and inspire each other to get busy!!

Good Idea. I'm thinking about making Mini Bow Tuck purses out of holiday fabrics and then use them as gift bags (holiday baked goodies).

Great idea....I wa just thinking how hard this Christmas is going to be...........I'm not working much. I need ideas for young guys, like 17-25!!!!!!! Cant think of a thing to do Hm and not too expensive!

Great idea :!: :thumbup: :mrgreen: I know I need all the help I can get :thumbup: :lol: I think I am the least experienced sewer on the board. :cry: :XD:

Gosh the guys are the hardest....hope people share some ideas

Great idea! Have a few ideas but am eager for more. Here are a few things I have done/am doing.

Don't quilt for many for Christmas (some are quilt worthy, some are not). But...lots of other things to make!

For those who have an embroidery machine (or do hand work!), last year I made toss pillows using a red work Christmas themed pattern (Jan's Elves) through batting, attached a border and envelope back - voila!

If you have an embroidery machine, watch for inexpensive fleece jackets (I was all set to make them last year and Bass Pro had them for $10 each, yippee!), embroider whatever they like along with their name - instant hero!

This year I am making fleece blankets and toss pillows (gotta love those 1/2 off sales!). The blanket and pillow have large fleece snowflake appliques and ball fringe trim - see the pattern at Epatterns.com.

For my SIL's I am making quilted casserole dish carriers - many patterns available (if a pattern is even needed).

I'm ready for more ideas!

I saw a tute here for the cupcake pincushions...I plan to make them for my quilting club members ...We all like to collect different pincushions and I thought they were so cute...

i am making table runners for my mom and sister and i made a tissue box cover for my son with his favorite football team material for his man cave and a lap quilt to match.

How about BBQ/oven mitts? A little insulbrite and fabric they would like.....easy peasy!

good idea...most anyone can use fresh potholders and xmas ones are nice cause you do not have to worry about matching their kitchen decor