in Search, Easy Table Topper -- posted in Pictures 11-13-2012 by Nancygeddes -- I have been pleased with the ease and the results of this project!!

I recently made gifts for a wedding shower I went to & they were very well received. I made placemats, napkins, a bread basket liner (from a tut on this board- I've made many of these & everyone loves them) & a wine vest (a little vest that goes around a wine bottle). I got a nice basket for the bread basket liner. I, too was worried that they might think it was chincey or cheap but she really seemed to like them. I put a little note on the basket liner saying what it was and one on the wine vest too.

If they celebrate Christmas a tree skirt would be nice. I made one for my friend's daughter when she got married about 12 years ago and every time I see her she tells me how much they love it and think of me every Christmas when they get it out and put it under the tree.
I also think a holiday table runner would be nice.

Well, most people use potholders and drink coasters and drink coffee or tea. How about a set of neutral potholders, four pretty coasters (have scraps?) and find a nice, reusable wicker basket (kitchen counter, bath storage) and a couple of mugs, with a sample bag of coffees and teas?

Or, potholders, a gender neutral apron and a little steamer, or set of nice fry or sauce pans.

Since you're not particularly close, check out their wedding registries. They would appreciate it more.

I'm making a set of linen napkins for a co-worker. Using the serger for a nice rolled hem, and am planning to put a little embroidery (machine) on them - maybe just an initial.

Personally - I would choose a gift off of their registry

I agree with quilstrinz.

I'd go for the gift registry also. I know when I got married a favorite aunt knitted an afghan for us. I have never used it but can't bear to give it away. It's an albatross in the linen closet.

MaggieMae, Beautiful placemats, napkins, vest and basket liner! The vest is absolutely adorable! Bookmark!