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???

Those are interesting. I may try them myself. :) Thank you for sharing.

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.

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).

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..

How about some pillowcases

Placemats?

Placemat, napkin, tablerunner set.
potato sacks
toaster, blender, mixer covers

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!

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!