It's that time of the year when I start thinking about small handmade Christmas gifts. Need some new ideas for this year. Have made pot holders, pillow cases, casserole carriers, purses, table runners. Last year I made cell phone holders which was well received. Let's share ideas!

here's a thread with a cute link Thinking about Christmas ?

These criss cross coasters are fun and easy, and we have also used bigger squares and Insulbrite to make pot holders the same way.

http://allsorts.typepad.com/allsorts...ross_coas.html

I received a small rectangle shape chair pillow last year and I love it. It is duck cotton with machine embroidery sewing motifs on front.

Catch me in another month or so. Too early for me!

I saw this pattern that was a remake from the sixties. It is called a Hug, Shrug and a Flirt. It is something to keep your shoulders covered. So cute! It looks easy and something that I know I would use to keep my shoulders warm during the winter while watching tv.

I'm making cosmetic bags and matching zipper tissue holders this year.

Here are some ideas: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/51439620723126031/

I like the earbud keychain the best. I guess people still use them??

I bought a vintage children's tea set and made pincushions out of the cups and sugar bowl. You could do the same with other small bits of china.