Originally Posted by klswift

I have mentioned before that I have a couple pizza boxes (not used) that I keep sample blocks in. These are either new patterns or new color combos or whatever that I was playing with. (The cardboard box is good because of any moisture the blocks may have from being worked on.) I will often go to these boxes and find a block to put on the outside of a tote bag as a gift (or container for a gift)or line one, fold in half and make it into a wine bag. This is better and cheaper than gift wrap and the person feels they are getting an extra present. It also lets me feel less guilty about trying out lots of new pattern designs , color combos or oddball fabrics.