December 5, 2006 - Simple Christmas gifts
Here are just a couple of simple, but useful, Christmas gifts that I made this week. They were quick to make, too!
Calico shopping bags are eco-friendly, and do not cost a lot to make. I simply embroidered an easy backstitch picture on a piece of calico, added some pretty gingham and buttons, lined the bag with more calico, added a tie in the handles, and for 2 hours work I have bags that will be joyfully used by an eco-conscious friend of mine!
I also made some very pretty but incredibly simple lavender bags for placing in drawers, or hanging from coathangers in a closet. Buy dried lavender in bulk bags (if you have none in your garden), and some lovely organza ribboons. Add some elegant fabric scraps and you have all you need to bless someone! I made all four lavender bags last night in less than an hour.
If you have some ideas for easy gifts, please share!
