I’m trying to make a homemade apron

Oct 20, 2010 Published by
I’m trying to make homemade gifts this Christmas (for example, an apron for a friend, a dress up superhero cape for my nephew, etc) & I’m trying to think of a good homemade gift for my mother who loves to quilt. I know NOTHING about quilting. Any suggestions?
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5 Responses

  1. bluebonnets1952 Says:

    Can you embroider? Try making a small wall hanging with the family members names and birth dates or anniversaries each in a little heart. Kind of like a family tree of love.

    Posted on October 23rd, 2010 at 11:18 pm

  2. Jilibean? Says:

    I love the pin cushion idea that the first person put. Too cute! Look at yard sales and thrift stores for a cute vintage teacup.

    Posted on October 25th, 2010 at 12:21 pm

  3. Chirp Says:

    What a nice idea – she’ll love it!
    A sewing ‘chatelaine’ is very handy for any quilter – one link below is for a version they call a ‘neck ribbon caddy’, the other a ‘pincushion/scissors holder’.
    The caddy from this site is useful for all sewers.
    Most quilters can always use an extra pincushion – there are free patterns all over the net. Scissors cases and rotary cutter cases are handy, and easy to make from a potholder (fold it in half and sew one end and the long side, leaving the other end open – it should look like an eyeglasses case), but measure her cutter or scissors to be sure they’ll fit.
    Good luck.

    Posted on October 29th, 2010 at 2:02 pm

  4. Nancy C Says:

    How about a gift card/certificate from a local quilt shop in addition to the already-mentioned homemade items! Any quilter would LOVE that!

    Posted on October 31st, 2010 at 5:15 pm

  5. Unity Says:

    I would visit

    They have great unique handmade gifts at great prices and you help Artisans by purchasing them.

    Posted on November 2nd, 2010 at 10:59 am

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