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catrancher 12-18-2010 11:18 AM

I have a couple of patterns I've taken off the internet. I'll get one out if any float your boat, but I'm not going to find them unless you're interested. PM me if any of these sound good: a bed warmer (a pouch filled with rice or corn or something that you microwave to warm up--I have one and I love it); pocket hand warmers--same priniple; sweatshirts with a zipper as an embellishment (sounds weird, but it's cute--could be embroidered, although sweatshirts are hard); Santa quilted doorhanger.

quiltmom04 12-18-2010 11:23 AM


Originally Posted by johnniesgirl
I have a good friend who is also a quilter and she comes up with the neatest ideas of things to make. I know she is going to give me something homemade for Christmas and would like to give her something I made too that is not the usual table runner, pillow, etc. Does anyone have anything they've made that's a little different. I also have an embroidery machine if that helps. Thanks !

Look on embroidery library. I made the "in-the-hoop" scissors holders for sewing friends last year, and included scissors, of course. They are really cute, come in various designs and 2 sizes.

Quilter7x 12-18-2010 11:33 AM


Originally Posted by shirsh

Originally Posted by jamh
How about a bread basket, basket with a cloth wrap to keep the bread warm!

Looks like its simple to make .. but do you have a pattern or directions...

I am also very interested in this. I have everything here in the house to make one, but need the pattern/measurements. Really cute and a great, unique idea! :thumbup:

CircleSquare 12-18-2010 01:13 PM


Originally Posted by ChrisB
This is a nice gift for a quilter or someone who sews. I call it a "sew and go" and have used mine for years and made some for others who really liked using it at home and on the road. It keeps all your things together - small scissors, thimbles, thread, needles, etc.

Connecting Threads sells a very cute kit for these. http://www.connectingthreads.com/kit...it__D2463.html

Betty J 12-18-2010 04:34 PM

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I have written my own instructions for this handy sewing bag. I believe I have already posted the instructions, but will do so again here. Also a picture of the one I make. This bag does not take very long to make and is so handy.

Also directions for a matching Needle book.

I hope you and others will find these helpful.

Happy Christmas.




Originally Posted by ChrisB
This is a nice gift for a quilter or someone who sews. I call it a "sew and go" and have used mine for years and made some for others who really liked using it at home and on the road. It keeps all your things together - small scissors, thimbles, thread, needles, etc.

Circular Sewing Bag
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Needle Case / Book
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Sewing Bag, Needle book & Pincushion
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CoriAmD 12-18-2010 04:37 PM

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I made my friends bookmarks this year for Christmas. Also made some for daughters and granddaughters. I made these on my embroidery machine.

One for each daughter
[ATTACH=CONFIG]144927[/ATTACH]

made 3 in one hoop then cut them apart
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CoriAmD 12-18-2010 04:38 PM

I also added a tassle - using embroidery floss and braided it. Forgot to take pic after I did this. Will have to wait until Christmas now as they are already wrapped... lol

laurac 12-18-2010 05:29 PM

aren't those pretty.

Originally Posted by CoriAmD
I also added a tassle - using embroidery floss and braided it. Forgot to take pic after I did this. Will have to wait until Christmas now as they are already wrapped... lol


mshawii 12-18-2010 05:45 PM


Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Does she drink coffee? I saw reusable coffee cups in Wal-Mart that are like the ones you get from coffe shops. You could get the cup and then make seasonal wraps to go around it.

Have you picked up one of those porcelain reusable coffee cups. They weigh as much empty as one made of paper, full of coffee. I can't imagine how much they would be when full of coffee. Jan

ChrisB 12-18-2010 05:57 PM


Originally Posted by Betty J
I have written my own instructions for this handy sewing bag. I believe I have already posted the instructions, but will do so again here. Also a picture of the one I make. This bag does not take very long to make and is so handy.

Also directions for a matching Needle book.

I hope you and others will find these helpful.

Happy Christmas.




Originally Posted by ChrisB
This is a nice gift for a quilter or someone who sews. I call it a "sew and go" and have used mine for years and made some for others who really liked using it at home and on the road. It keeps all your things together - small scissors, thimbles, thread, needles, etc.


Thanks for sharing this pattern. I do have the directions . . . somewhere. I originally bought one at at garage sale as a jewelry holder but love this use much more. They are so easy to make.

Merry Christmas to All!


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