How about stenciling something? That goes fast.

Elisabeth, you are not crazy at all. You are a very giving and practical person. Getting started at the beginning of the year makes the giving of these gifts to everyone a much less stressful experience. And I bet anyone who thinks you are crazy would certainly change their mind when they received one of your gifts so wonderfully thought out.

Thanks for the inspiration; I am going to start planning out my sewing gift list for next year this week. I actually did give a lot of handmade gifts this year (tote bags, pot holders, mug rugs, etc.) but want to do more next year and also during the year for birthdays too. Planning ahead is the key for sure.

Another idea .... runners made using one of the tube quilting techniques/patterns.

Also ... how about doing strip quilting or QAYG, then you can finish it as you go!

I love all the ideas. You are wonderful to do all this. I will be watching for all of the ideas and pictures when you work on them.

I would like to see a picture of one of the "chargers" you used before...they sound beautiful!

I made table runners for Christmas gifts this year. They had a tree on them. I used up a lot of scraps with them. The tree is a square but I put 3, 4, 5 & 7 together for different lenght runners. I also made pillows from the same pattern. I would be more than happy to send you the pattern if you would pm me. It was very easy & I only outlined the tree to quilt it. If I knew how to post a picture I would show you one. But I have been unable to figure that out on the new board

Did you see e-patterns central this week. That Snowflake table topper looks very easy. Inf fact it's for a beginner so it shouldn't take long to make one. Check it out as I thought it was very nice.
http://www.e-patternscentral.com/det...&source=QEPOTD

A short french braid in Christmas fabric is easy and fast. You can make a lot of different one using the same fabric. The way you put them together will make them unique.

I think that snowflake tablerunner is excellent. I plan on making one. Thanks for the resource.

What a job you have undertaken. Blessing on you. I wish I knew of the perfect pattern for you. Good luck. :)