As I contemplate making gifts for Christmas, I thought it might be a good time to issue a challenge. Nancy, made a few suggestions in the comment section of my last blog post for things I could think about making as gifts. This posted comment got me to thinking that maybe we could share ideas with each other. You know kind of a "You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours" thing. So, here's my challenge. Over the next week, search out some things you think might make great gifts, and post in the comment section with a link to these items. If anyone has ideas for guys, it would sure be appreciated.
My first few items are as follows: A great tomato pincushion for your sewing friends from Bee in My Bonnet; I had told you about the 1 yard apron, but how about this idea also from Bee in My Bonnet - put the apron kit into a jar. It would also be a great gift for a grab bag or guild gift. I love pot holders, and here's some of the patterns that I've purchased and hope to make soon: the owl pot holder; the cupcake pot holder, and here's a tutorial for a heart-shaped pot holder.
Well, here's a start. How about adding your two-cents worth??!!
6 comments:
I think it's a good idea to share ideas, but...I don't have any!!! (I mean there are the obvious ones of making a set of placemats and matching napkins, but I don't have anything unique or new to suggest.:( If I think of any, I'll let you know, though.
This is just a copy of my comment so my ideas will be here..
I'm making all of the grandkids one of these for christmas
http://splendorfallsmc.blogspot.com/2011/07/composition-caddy-tutorial.html
I've also given "Movie Night"
baskets with a movie, popcorn and some colorful napkins...
And I have a tutorial for a market bag on my blog that only takes 1/2 yard of fabric to make
Or since I KNOW you will go back to Disney how about making all them personalized laundry bags?
I have also made make-up bags.. Noodlehead has tons of tutorials for all kinds of things at this link
http://www.noodle-head.com/p/tutorials.html
Just found another one! lol I made these about 10 years ago..bought feed corn at the local farm store. This tutorial shows a fancy one, but I just made a rectangle of muslin and then a pillow case to fit...
http://www.skiptomylou.org/2011/09/22/corn-filled-heating-bag/
That noodlehead tutorial Nancy posted won't work for me. Did it work for you?
I highlighted the link, and then clicked on "go to" and it worked. Nice site. Thanks, Nancy. I had downloaded the composition caddy tutorial when she posted it on her blog.
Just found a good tutorial for another heat pack....
http://www.aspoonfulofsugardesigns.com/2011/06/winter-warmers.html
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