Looking for fast, cheap and easy homemade gift ideas for a family party tomorrow. We play a game where dollar (read cheap!) gifts are exchanged. I need to bring about 10 items. I can use fabric I have and embroidery -- but they need to be quick. I want something other's would like to receive.
In the past, I have done some of the items in the attached photos. I can do some of them again if you all think think they will work.
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Love the towels! And wondering why I have not done them....though with the cost of materials, forget labor, I don't think. Could make them for $1!
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by rescuer
edited 14 Dec 2017
Well, I can't do them for a $1 either. There are not many things that can be made for a dollar anymore. I just needed to use what I had on hand. The materials cost at least 2 or 3 dollars. Beware, the towels can be tricky to get them gathered evenly and sewn straight in the machine. Also, be careful as the thickness of it all can be rough on a machine. I use my quilting machine.
by mrskiki
16 Dec 2017
I quit gathering the towel and pleat them instead. Much easier to sew and looks nicer I think. Hugs. Nan W
3411Mug Rugs or Coasters would add to this collection nicely.
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by rescuer
14 Dec 2017
I should have thought of those. Thank you, I will try to remember for next time.
45918How about some cute coasters? Hugs. Nan W
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by rescuer
13 Dec 2017
Thank you -- I should have thought of that. My husband's family haven't a clue about sewing (except his mom) and so all the gifts (but two) were under-appreciated. But it still felt good to give!
by mrskiki
14 Dec 2017
So sad that your hand made items are not appreciated. I quit giving to those types. Have a SIL for whom I made a quilted table runner and when I saw the kids eating on it like a placemat I decided no more. Too much effort put forth to not be appreciated.
by rescuer
14 Dec 2017
I think I do it for my MIL. She often buys from me. I'm not sure how much longer she will be around as her health is declining rapidly.
11927Those are all awesome 😎. Glad you got started.
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by rescuer
08 Dec 2017
I cheated a bit and found some that were already done in my "finished" drawer. Now, I only have to make 5 or 6 more and all will be grand.
158716How beautiful! - I could not decide what I like best. No, they are all favourites! Thank you so much!
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27358318443If non of them are sewists, then I'd also go for the towels. You can never have enough of them. I personally love the little blue heart pin cushion. Great work on them all. Love Chris
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360642These are great! I don't think you can get anything for $1 anymore and these are worth a lot more than that. You are right in that people don't vaule "home made" things as much as "store bought." Don't know why that is, but you sure can't buy these in a store!
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by rescuer
08 Dec 2017
In the very old days, you could get fabric cheaper than pre-made items. WalMart and other stores like it "fixed" that notion. (No pun intended).
33641i agree that they are worth more then 1 Dollar. They are great.
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109774I think they look worth more than $1 and very far from CHEAP! I'd be thrilled to get any of them!
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by rescuer
08 Dec 2017
To me, they are worth more...but not everyone sees the value in homemade. I just want it to be something they actually want. I don't think any of them are sewists.
70755Beautifully executed.........these would definitely work and would be loved by all....go for it!!
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