What are you making for Christmas gifts
#61
I'm hoping to make table runners, potholders and mitts, traveling checkers games, pillow covers, fabric baskets, soft ornaments, and the list goes on. I've only got one item made so far and it's a play mat for two of my DGSs'. Doing small stuff this year. Short on time & long on family.
#64
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Join Date: Oct 2010
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How about a set of personalized Christmas ornaments? These go very fast whether paper pieced, or just small quilt blocks. I put names, pictures, dates, different decorations, etc.
The paper pieced ones are backed with felt and just stitched around with a ribbon loop. The quilted ones are backed with fabric, stitched around right sides together and turned and the opening whip stitched.
We give these in sets or use them for package toppers. Last year we baked three kinds of cookies, put them in waxed treat bags and used one of these ornaments for the name tag. These went to such people as bank personnel, mail men, elder neighbors, doctor's office, etc.
All of you have great ideas!! This year we are making Christmas tree wall hangings.
The paper pieced ones are backed with felt and just stitched around with a ribbon loop. The quilted ones are backed with fabric, stitched around right sides together and turned and the opening whip stitched.
We give these in sets or use them for package toppers. Last year we baked three kinds of cookies, put them in waxed treat bags and used one of these ornaments for the name tag. These went to such people as bank personnel, mail men, elder neighbors, doctor's office, etc.
All of you have great ideas!! This year we are making Christmas tree wall hangings.
#65
I'm making pincushions--they are cute little hats. For those that sew, I will add new sewing pins and those that don't, I will add safety pins of different sizes. I am also making hat boxes--folded from a pattern I got on the web. Using heavy paper from scrapbooking supplies, these little boxes are very cute.
#66
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Hattiesburg,MS 39402
Posts: 1,458
so far I'm making pillowcases. My bestest friend collects penquins and I found some cute fabric. My daughter wants to take cake decorating and face painting lessons so I have buying supplies from Hobby Lobby with the 40% coupons.
My g baby will get a swing set and some movies.
Me I want a card to Hancocks.....imagine that
My g baby will get a swing set and some movies.
Me I want a card to Hancocks.....imagine that
#68
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Eastern Washington
Posts: 29,519
A few fun things here:
~corn/rice bags-to use in microwave for shoulders, or cold feet
~coasters
~pot holders
~placemats
~aprons
~small totes, duffel bags, etc.
~dolls
~pillows/cases
~wallets
~needle.sm. project holder
~ornaments
Now to get busy! :)
~corn/rice bags-to use in microwave for shoulders, or cold feet
~coasters
~pot holders
~placemats
~aprons
~small totes, duffel bags, etc.
~dolls
~pillows/cases
~wallets
~needle.sm. project holder
~ornaments
Now to get busy! :)
#70
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 1,389
Originally Posted by charlie 1940
I am making calendar holders with a block on top, a pencil holder, a strap to hold any of your regular calendars. A twist on this; is the top will have 2 buttons on the top and I will be making different blocks to button on to change the look of the holder. I will also be making a clear plastic envelope type holder to be used to put your own pictures or notes. It can be placed under the calendar portion or on the top portion. This can also be an ongoing project, if you have several to make. New exchange blocks each year.
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