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    Old 10-19-2013, 10:08 PM
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    Curling iron/straightner covers, use the insulated wadding intended for pot holders. These are great for putting hair straightners in when youve finished using them and if traveling you can put them straight in your luggage, without worrying about scorching anything. Products shoukd always be unplugged before putting in cover.
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    Old 10-20-2013, 03:31 AM
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    Who will be receiving these gifts? Adults? Grands? Kids? A few I can think of, quilted or sewn, are sachets, clutch purses, cosmetic bags, eyeglass sleeves, pillow cases, mini tote bags, slippers, lap quilts (patchwork front or purchased panel with fleece backing - tada! no quilting!)

    I, too, will be watching this thread as all this is in my head right now - Christmas, yikes! Almost here!
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    Old 10-20-2013, 04:33 AM
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    Candle mat and candle
    scented hotpad with Christmassy scent.
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    Old 10-20-2013, 06:28 AM
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    Originally Posted by Tartan
    Why not jump on the little fabric boxes bandwagon? They would make a nice container for a bag of homemade cookies, toffee, hot choclate mix....
    That's what I'm making. Now I need to think of goodies to put in them.
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    Old 10-20-2013, 07:25 AM
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    How about this idea? They are from a pattern called A Little Duffle Do It.
    http://www.amazon.com/Little-Duffle-.../dp/B003H2387K
    I made these sets using coordinating fat quarters. The pattern has directions for four sizes. I can make the medium, small, and tiny sizes from two fat quarters. I reversed which fabric was on the outside for the small size, so they made a cute coordinated set. They are fun to make, and can be done easily in a morning. Be careful though....they're addictive!
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    Old 10-20-2013, 11:46 AM
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    I love the idea of curling iron covers, yes-great for travel.
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    Old 10-20-2013, 12:47 PM
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    aprons, decorated dish towels(embroidered/ribbons etc)
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    Old 10-20-2013, 01:18 PM
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    If someone has pets you could make the collapsible water bowls --
    http://www.craftstylish.com/item/410...r-pet/page/all

    I made some of these -- but I enlarged it and used fabric (improvised as I really only wanted the folding directions) to use for some hostess gifts as bread baskets and all. Easy to store them.

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    Old 10-20-2013, 01:37 PM
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    Originally Posted by SandyinZ4
    Has anyone run across any new ideas for small quilting related Christmas gifts. I made these little ornaments one year but need another idea now. Would like to do something besides place mats and mug rugs.
    New ideas? Is there anything left one or more of us hasn't tried?
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    Old 10-20-2013, 01:39 PM
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    Originally Posted by noveltyjunkie
    Candle mat and candle
    scented hotpad with Christmassy scent.
    You don't really set your candles on a fabric mat, do you? Asks she who almost set her kitchen afire a few decades ago with a silk candle ring. (kept table cloth with 3 holes to remind myself)
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