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    Old 08-20-2011, 09:34 PM
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    homemade/handcrafted gifts. (Surprise!)

    I'm working on an idea for a gift bundle "for the home" to give to my husband's father & step-mom.

    So far I'm including:
    - a set of 6 Criss-Cross Coasters
    - a set of 2 small / 1 medium / 1 large Microwave Bowl Mitts


    I've thought about making matching oven mitts.. but for some reason, I'm just drawing a blank on thinking of others small items to make.

    Any idea spring to your mind???
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    Old 08-20-2011, 09:39 PM
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    Those are interesting. I may try them myself. :) Thank you for sharing.
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    Old 08-20-2011, 09:43 PM
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    What about mug rugs, you could personalize one for each of them.
    Have fun making your gifts, I wish I was as ready for tHe holidays as you are.
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    Old 08-20-2011, 11:11 PM
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    I like Trif's mug rug idea. Another idea, a little easier than oven mitts, is a trivit or 2 (just like hotpads only a little bigger).
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    Old 08-20-2011, 11:23 PM
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    Good idea but icksnay on the mug rugs..
    they are the afternoon cocktail type.
    I figured the coasters would at least get used.

    Oven mitt / hot pad / trivit.. gotcha!
    All matching.

    Maybe I could figure out something to make as a "remote control" corral too..
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    Old 08-21-2011, 03:56 AM
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    How about some pillowcases
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    Old 08-21-2011, 04:00 AM
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    Placemats?
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    Old 08-21-2011, 04:13 AM
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    Placemat, napkin, tablerunner set.
    potato sacks
    toaster, blender, mixer covers
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    Old 08-21-2011, 04:18 AM
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    placemats always a good idea, how about chair rugs, my MIL puts bath towels on the back of the easy chair, I guess she is afraid someones hair with get the chairs dirty, lol ! So I think I will make her quilted chair rugs, it will look better for sure!
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    Old 08-21-2011, 04:28 AM
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    Hi, I live in The Woodlands, which means we could be neighbors. I think the 10-minute table runner looks nice and is so easy. There are also some great casserole carrier patterns free online. My sisters have requested quilted journal covers...easy!
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