Pennyhal

Fingernail file holder, one of those tea bag/sweetner holders, sachets, but if you haven't given gifts in the past, I don't think I'd start now.

Friday1961

Brits have a saying "begin as you mean to go on". Although I fully recognize and appreciate the generous impulse that prompts you to want to give something you make (and is admired) to your co-workers, I'd resist with all my might. I agree with others: it often only leads to problems. Don't do it!

MargeD

Last year I made little Kleenex holders, with a pkg. of Kleenex and gave them to all the girls in my Dr.'s office, even my Dr. complimented me, saying it was really nice to do that. I should clarify that this is a small ALL FEMALE practice, however, I have always been treated with great respect and courtesy, especially when I returned from 6 months of rehab from spinal cord surgery. They were so excited to see me walking again, plus when I dropped several pounds from just walking around my apt. bldg. I got a standing ovation. All of these women are special in my life and I just wanted to do a little something to show them my appreciation. The Kleenex holders, take maybe 10 minutes to make and small scraps of material.

Bree123

I agree with all those that suggested a grab bag/Secret Santa. We did a really fun one at my workplace last year that was a 5-day thing. http://www.essortment.com/office-chr...nta-45355.html

It involves a questionnaire that each participant (you must sign up to participate) completes. Then their Secret Santa uses those responses to shop. First day is a free gift, second day $1 or less, third day was something they could use in the workplace, fourth day was something they could wear & final day was a personal gift. We set a total cost for the whole week of something like $15. Then, on the final day you could use what you learned about your co-worker to make some small-ish item like a make-up bag, pot holder, mug rugs, baby bib, etc.

Otherwise, the most I would do is to make mini stockings for each co-worker & put a few candies in each with a little note. I had a boss do that for us one year & I kept it to this day. It was really sweet to find this tiny fabric stocking on my desk when I came into work one day near the holidays.

countrymaid

Why not do a quilted card or small wall hanging and post it where all pass by. Then you can take it down and quietly give it to someone who really loved it.

Sandra-P

I always tried to make something for the gift exchange where I worked. Coworkers would fight over getting my name in the drawing. Why not have something like a drawing or secret pal. Even then I kept it small, maybe an ornament, or like the others say a mug rug.

Wow I Like That

I have a couple cute little patterns I made that I would be happy to share. I'll post them in pictures and if you are interested in the instructions let me know. One is a square tissue box cover with pockets. I have one on my desk at work and they are also perfect for someone in a nursing home. The tissue box works for men or women. Easy to make with very little fabric. The other is a little cell phone pouch with pocket. Purses hurt my back so I rarely take a purse but I always want my phone. Again, after you make one they are easy to make and require little fabric. I'll post them both and if anyone wants, just ask.

luce321

Debbie, can't wait to see your gift ideas posted. Thanks, Lucy

suern3

I would profusely thank them for the wonderful bracelet and then continue doing what you have been doing, only for special occasions. They obviously wanted to do something nice for you, doesn't mean you need to do more than you have been doing. Let your coworkers give you a gift! They must think a lot of you.

FroggyinTexas

I am in the process of making key fobs by the dozens. They can be use to hold not only keys, but also as identity tags on scissors, luggage, etc. They involve a little straightline machine sewing and cost about $1 each to make. froggyintexas