Looking for a quick and easy-to-make gift with the holidays fast approaching? I’ve got a few suggestions that just might help.
If you have someone on your list that seems to have everything, a personalized handmade gift can be the one thing they’re missing. If you’re like me, you enjoy giving people something handcrafted verses something store bought.
Since everyone in my family has at least two quilts from me, I occasionally move from the realm of quilting for gifts. One great idea is pillowcases. These can be really fun because you can make them personal by choosing fabric that reflects the recipient’s hobbies, interests or simply something they’d enjoy. My husband is a huge bird watcher so I made him a bird print pillowcase.
Since I’m all out of ideas for my son, I decided on pillowcases for him and his girlfriend. I chose a bright and whimsical fabric that’ll be perfect throughout the holiday season.
I made these using the Easy Burrito Pillowcase Tutorial from Baby Lock.
You’ve gotta love those French seams! If you’re not familiar with them, this is a great introduction.
When trimming the pillowcase fabric, use the cutaway selvage for tying it up before gifting. It makes a nice presentation if you use a pinking rotary cutter or pinking shears.
Here’s a future money saving tip—shop for fabric after the holidays. You can get last year’s prints for a lot less than new ones.
My daughter requested an Easter Bunny mini quilt from a free Bernina tutorial. It’s so cute and easy.
I think it took me more time to cut the fabric than to make it. 😉
So now I’m set and am already planning for next year…
I also have other small gift ideas under my TUTORIALS tab. Check it out and see if there’s anything you’d like to try!
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