Ideas For Small Gifts to Make for A Quilter
08-17-2016, 06:30 PM
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Love them!!!!
My itty-bittys are on a lanyard with a mini pin cushion and/or needle nanny. I've even added on a spool of thread at times. I do my handsewing sitting on the couch, so this works great to keep everything close at hand .... and from disappearing into the couch!
An idea for the small gifts, perhaps?
The fabric is virtually free for all you need.
The expensive part is the itty-bittys!
My itty-bittys are on a lanyard with a mini pin cushion and/or needle nanny. I've even added on a spool of thread at times. I do my handsewing sitting on the couch, so this works great to keep everything close at hand .... and from disappearing into the couch!
An idea for the small gifts, perhaps?
The fabric is virtually free for all you need.
The expensive part is the itty-bittys!
Last edited by QuiltE; 08-17-2016 at 06:35 PM.
08-18-2016, 12:54 AM
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I'm sure having fun with the Sweetpea Pods by Lazy Girl Designs. http://www.lazygirldesigns.com/bag-d...pper-technique If you start with a 9" square instead of a 10" square, you can use the 14" zippers. If you can find zipper by the yard with seperate zipper pulls, it's pretty cheap.
I figured out that if you made 40 of them, used a layer cake, 9 yds of zipper by the yard, with 40 zipper pulls, that would be about 40 + 13.50 + 10.00 = 63.50 / 40 = 1.59 each.
I figured out that if you made 40 of them, used a layer cake, 9 yds of zipper by the yard, with 40 zipper pulls, that would be about 40 + 13.50 + 10.00 = 63.50 / 40 = 1.59 each.
08-22-2016, 03:53 PM
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I made myself a mini sewing kit that I use for sewing hexies. I found a little tin at Hobby Lobby with sewing notions on it. Inside, I put a pair of my itty bitty scissors, a lighted needle threader that looks like a green ladybug, needles,hexie papers and a bobbin of thread. Just makes me smile! And it is useful, too.
08-22-2016, 07:34 PM
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The most used and (unfortunately) useful tool I have is the seam ripper. I have at least 5 of them somewhere in the house, but not a one of them is ever where I am when I need it.
It would be useful to have a batting shear, but that's probably a bit pricey.
It would be useful to have a batting shear, but that's probably a bit pricey.
10-30-2025, 01:07 AM
#46
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That’s such a thoughtful topic! Quilters always appreciate gifts that reflect creativity and care. Some small handmade ideas could be:
- A custom pincushion made from favorite fabric scraps
- A cute thread catcher or mini fabric bin for their workspace
- A personalized needle book or scissor holder
- A soothing hand lotion for those long quilting sessions
- Or even a custom graduation stole if they love sewing for special occasions — it’s a meaningful project that celebrates both craftsmanship and milestone moments.
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10-31-2025, 12:38 PM
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So many great ideas here. I would love to see these types of homemade items coming from my secret santa in the upcoming exchange.
At our latest guild retreat, someone made a cord wrap for everyone. Simple and useful.
At our latest guild retreat, someone made a cord wrap for everyone. Simple and useful.
10-31-2025, 01:26 PM
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This year I am making 12" design boards for everyone at the Nov retreat I'm going to. My gifts are usually useful and don't cost much to make but I fancy up the presentation packaging. That makes a big difference.
10-31-2025, 02:28 PM
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My standby for quilty-friend gifts is often a lanyard, with or without additions
... please see my earlier post ... #41
If I am making it specifically for someone, I try to pick fabric colour and/or a print that would be their fav.
If I am on the right track about the cord wrap (below), I can now seeing doing them as matched sets in the future.
.................................................. ......
Maybe I am brain dead at the moment, but what is this?
My guess is you fold up your cord for your machine or WHY
and then this holds it all together?
Is it like a scrunchie for hair?
Or a piece of fabric with velcro to tighten it on the cord?
Or am I way off base here?
If you w/could ... perhaps a photo would help me (and others) figure it out?
And maybe some measurements too?
Please? and Thanks SO Much!
... please see my earlier post ... #41
If I am making it specifically for someone, I try to pick fabric colour and/or a print that would be their fav.
If I am on the right track about the cord wrap (below), I can now seeing doing them as matched sets in the future.
.................................................. ......
Maybe I am brain dead at the moment, but what is this?
My guess is you fold up your cord for your machine or WHY
and then this holds it all together?
Is it like a scrunchie for hair?
Or a piece of fabric with velcro to tighten it on the cord?
Or am I way off base here?
If you w/could ... perhaps a photo would help me (and others) figure it out?
And maybe some measurements too?
Please? and Thanks SO Much!
Last edited by QuiltE; 10-31-2025 at 02:33 PM.
11-01-2025, 05:39 AM
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I have no idea what a cord wrap is either. I have made cord covers for areas that I had to have extension cords but don't like the way they look strung around. Its a good use to extra strips of fabric, too.
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