10 Quick and Easy Gifts to Make for the Holidays

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In the end, whatever you stitch up to give is sure to be appreciated. After all, not just anyone can give a special handmade gift created just for the recipient! We hope these ideas will help you to easily finish out your list with your own one-of-a-kind gifts.

Baskets of Charm

Baskets of Charm Pattern

Fill these baskets with goodies for just about anyone on your list. The pattern is designed for pre-cuts, but yardage and scraps will work too. The baskets are super easy to stitch together and will finish up quickly. Choose fabrics appropriate to the recipients’ tastes and the goodies inside.

Once unpacked they can be used just about anywhere around the house. Kids will enjoy baskets in bright colors for storing toys and other treasures, while more adult fabrics will be lovely for storing odds and ends in the bathroom, kitchen, office and sewing room.

The pattern includes instructions for baskets in 3 sizes:

  • Small basket: 6″W x 4″H x 3 1/2″D using 8 (2 1/2″) squares and 2 fat quarters
  • Medium basket: 9 1/2″W x 6″H x 4 1/2″D using 24 (2 1/2″) squares and 2 fat quarters
  • Large basket: 11″W x 6″H x 4 1/2″D using 28 (2 1/2″) squares and 2 fat quarters

Click here to purchase the “Basket of Charm” pattern.

Baskets of Charm Pattern

 

Colorwash Table Runner

Colorwash Table Runner

This gorgeous table runner is a wonderful gift for someone special on your list. Make it up in holiday colors or in fabrics that will match their decor. Anyone who enjoys quilts will love having this to display on their table.

While easy to make, it will take a bit longer to stitch up than some of the other projects here because of the number of pieces involved. Get started on it now and you’ll soon be rewarded with a beautiful gift that will surely be treasured for years to come.

The finished runner is 55″ x 21″.

Click here to purchase the “Colorwash Table Runner” pattern.

 

Mitten Ornament

Mitten Ornament

If you’re looking for a quick and easy gift that will charm just about everyone look no further. This delightful mitten ornament can be made up so quickly that you can have several done in an afternoon. Choose your favorite Christmas fabrics and use fusible applique to embellish the mittens with sweet little hearts.

Tuck something special into the mitten or use it for “wrapping” a gift card. After Christmas the mitten can be put away for decorating future Christmas trees.

The pattern for this ornament is in Quilted Christmas Traditions. You’ll find several other quick and charming projects there as well (we love the hexie ornament and yo-yo wreath!).

Click here to purchase the digital version of Quilted Christmas Traditions.

 

Fold’n Stitch Wreath

Fold'n Stitch Wreath

This gorgeous three-dimensional wreath is surprisingly easy to make. It will be stunning hung on a door or wall. It also makes a pretty table topper, perhaps with a candle or vase in the center.

Make it up in Christmas colors or choose fabrics to match the recipient’s decor. Once you start playing with fabric you’ll discover that many effects can be achieved.

It all depends on the colors, values and print styles, and their placement within the wreath. You’re sure to see many beautiful possibilities and may not be able to stop with making just one! Whatever fabrics you choose, this beautiful made-by-you gift will be cherished year after year.

The finished wreath is 21″ across.

Click here to purchase the “Fold’n Stitch Wreath” pattern.

 

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