church I will make book markers for,but I know some of my co- workers don't go to church so that would be out. Thanks for any advice.

check at any dollar store for hand towels. They ususally come in pairs or up to 2 pair. Monogram the First letter of their last name. I did this for a family Christmas party, and everyone went wild. Only thing, they will not use them. They say they are too pretty to mess up! But, they do put them out when company is coming!!

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by blhamblen 22 Sep 2009

I do this for my sister every year at Christmas for her teacher co-workers...they request them!!

I'm not sure where you are from, but if there is a WalMart nearby...they have three packs of medium sized Tote bags for about $3. You could personalize a tote bag for each of them.

Something I haven't seen mentioned, sleeve protectors for when you are wearing long sleeves.

They help protect your sleeves and cuffs and you could embroider funny texts on them such as: "This is my right hand - This is my left hand"; "Please clean the whiteout off your pc screen daily"; "Sshh! The boss might hear you whistling/humming/singing and reduce your pay!"; "Time's a draggin, so is my boss!"; or anything else you may think up with appropriate designs.

Hugs n roses, Meganne

I like these gift bag toppers- of course with christmas motives and the names of the recipients.
you could fill the bags with selfmade cookies or chocolates.

*4U as you have so many answers here. Hope you share your projects with us, soon. *4U

got some good answers below............*4u all

FSL ornients. I did a bunch of those last year and were loved by everyone.
In expensive too.

Thanks everyone I made me a list of all the different things so I don't forget.Will try to post some when I get them made.

I have made MANY travel trays that are so easy. I have detailed directions in the project section, BUT I don't know how to direct you to the posting!! I can access it from my profile, but don't know what page to tell you to go to! Does anyone know how to do this? They are easy, different & wonderful to take on vacation, business, or any type of travel. Hope someone can tell us how to get to a project.

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by gerryb 21 Sep 2009

type name gerryb in that search box over on the right. There will be all the comments I'm made. About 1/2 way down is one entitled "Travel Trays-Projects" click on that & it will take you to one of the postings. Not the DETAIL directions, but about midway down is one of my answers with some directions...plus there's a picture of some of the trays.

by bunnylane 21 Sep 2009

Those are nice,I know of a few people who could use these.Thanks

by powagrl 22 Sep 2009

http://projects.cuteembroidery.co...

i have about 10 people isew little gifts for each year &they tell me they can,t wait to see what i make them each year .This has been going on for about 10 years .This years gift is a pillow.I bought 5 yards of materisal @ walmart @ three dollars a yard!So i have made these gifts fairly cheep.I also shopped after c/mas last year for the backing.I got the pattern from Quilt in a day @ elnor burns .Hope to show them off when i get them styffed Carolyn

Kitchen magnets for the refrigerator. Embroidery library has cute ones for I think $1.00 each.

allfreecrafts.com & allfreecrafts.net have a huge bank of christmas ideas for you to choose from!

embroidered mouse pad, pocket tissue holders, towel toppers, embroidered toilet paper (bet they dont have that)and a soap to go along,key fobs and last but not least one of Yorikos great doileys.

My suggestion would be FSL ornaments.

How about the coffee sleeves that go around the styrofoam cups. These would be cute wrapped around a cup containing hot chocolate mix or a tea bag. Not too expensive .
Bev

I like FSL ornaments, especially those with the year on them. There is one in the Designs by Cuties for free!! Blessings!

I buy aprons at Wal Mart put the person name and kitchen on it. Like Kathy's Kitchen. Everyone loves them.

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by cinderoak 21 Sep 2009

Great idea Kathy!

how about casserole carriers? There is a free pattern on Emblibrary that works up great and is fairly easy! Good luck!

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by bunnylane 21 Sep 2009

thanks never thought of that one,some of our church ladies have them but never crossed my mine. I like towels to never have done them.

I also go for kitchen towels, or I make a facecloth with the first letter of their name on, this looks nice with a bar of soap.

I enjoy making kitchen towels for my friends and family. There are so many designs to pick from. Find out what colors and motifs are in their kitchen and got to a discount store to buy towels for less than $5 ( sometimes 2 for $5.00)
Have fun.