Christmas is coming and I need fresh ideas!
 

Last year I made the quilt bowl and loaded with candy. The year before I made the 10 minute table runner with placemats. These are for co-workers. What can I do differently this year. Is there a quilted ornament or something else? I cannot wait to see what ideas you throw my way!

I did mug rugs last year and they were a huge hit , even with the guys. I loved it because it gave me a chance to play with new blocks in smaller form, and it helps use up the endless supply of scraps ! My uncle got his last year and asked what the heck he was supposed to do with it, and I told him it was like a snack size placemat for his coffee and cookies and things. He gave me a look, and I did not think he was ever going to use it. Well let me tell you, He has already put in a request for 4 more, so he can have one in every room of the house because it is so dang useful !

The quilted baskets are great. You can make in 3 different nested sizes or just give one filled with a favorite candy, special soaps, teas, coffees, etc. use your imagination and make them individualized!

I just look thru magazine patterns that are for sale on eBay or Google a new quilt project and view the pictures.

I gave family members the microwave bowl holders, and everyone loved them. I did three sizes for everyone.

There is a star ornament that you making using Styrofoam balls and LOTS of pins that is pretty neat. You can google and get the pattern, or at least that is what I did. I think it is Everything Quilts that has some kits for sale with fancy pins that would make nice gifts but I never checked prices or anything.

my favorite! http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/02/...e-pockets.html

At the risk of sounding like Scrooge -

How about everyone that does a gift exchange collect money for a needy family or a favorite charity of a Food Shelf in the area instead of exchanging gifts?

Here's a Christmas ornament idea. I'm making these for my family this year.

http://katrinastutorials.blogspot.co...umber-one.html

What about a quilted coffee sleeve?! They are great and also green for the coffee or tea drinker on the go.