ok so def going home to washington state so excited it is going to be a long 3 months and now i have to get my ass moving on presents so everyone quit talking on here so i can get started!

Ya, I have found alot of ideas too. My only problem is most of them I can make this year and give to them next year. Due to shortage of income we won't be going home up north this year.
98 percent of our family live there. And because the things I want to make won't weigh much I am hoping to be able to mail them. For now my grandchildren and daughters will be getting theirs.

THe guys in my life, Dad, Brother, Nephews and Son's ages 70, 41, 20, 17, 14, 10 and 3 all love a special throw blanket in favorite colors or team. I've also made Quillows for the older Nephews and my 10 year old and they were also a big hit. It takes 2.5 yards of 2 different materials and 2.5 yards of batting. I cut the cost of the fabric a little by purchasing a less expensive solid to go with the print I use on the front and I only purchase batting on sale or with a coupon. (A friend of mine uses fleece as her 2nd fabric wich eliminates the need for the batting. They still look great and are cozy.

I agree free patterns for Christmas stuff for gifts especially!

Does anyone know where to find patterns for the toppers that go on tea towels, so that you can attach them to the handle of the stove or fridge? I am looking for the button ones, not the tie-on ones.

With so much fabric out there for all ages, what about pillow cases for their room with themes they like.

heres some towel toppers http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art19632.asp and http://calamitykim.typepad.com/photo..._to/index.html

fave.com '
freepatterns.com
Bellaonline.com
about.com
allcrafts.com
I have a couple of patterns to quilt a top for a towel.

Thanks for the links, I want to try some towel toppers too!