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08-22-2017, 02:09 PM

Lee in Richmond

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I need ideas!

Before September 2nd I need to make some small homemade gifts for some male extended family members in Bolivia.

The 11-yr-old is easy, but I have two college-age males and their father as well. I can make small purses or shopping totes for the females, but I don't know what to do for these 3 males. If they have laptops or other PCs I don't know about them.

[For the 11-yr-old I will make a pouch for a special spinner or two, probably not so common in Bolivia.]

Any ideas?

08-22-2017, 02:39 PM

Stevensgirl

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Coasters...maybe? In very "manly" colors....

08-22-2017, 03:33 PM

Chester the bunny

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How about luggage tags.
If you google Quilted Luggage Tags, there are quite a few pics including tutorials available.

08-22-2017, 03:45 PM

GEMRM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chester the bunny

How about luggage tags.
If you google Quilted Luggage Tags, there are quite a few pics including tutorials available.

These can be used for luggage, a carry on bag, a sports bag, lots of other things beside luggage.... great idea!

08-22-2017, 03:49 PM

RedGarnet222

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Shaving kit bag?

08-22-2017, 04:39 PM

SusieQOH

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Most of the men in my family love to cook- I've made kitcheny items for them.

08-22-2017, 09:05 PM

D.Henson

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Cooks aprons or PJ bottoms (jammie pants). EZ lap quilts / flannel backs.

08-23-2017, 12:53 PM

busy fingers

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If they wear glasses then perhaps one of those snap top glasses cases. Very easy to open by just pinching the sides together and they slip into the top pocket of a shirt.

08-24-2017, 02:08 AM

Mkotch

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Mug rugs? Small wallhangings for office/bedrooms?

08-24-2017, 04:35 AM

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Mitty

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Duffel bag?
Funny necktie?
Wallet?
It probably doesn't get cold enough in Bolivia for this, but those wrap-around earmuffs?

I love the PJ bottoms idea, btw.