Hard to believe Christmas is less than six weeks away. These tips and gift ideas will help you get ready!
To help you get started on your holiday stitching, we’re providing some links to blogs that may be of interest. Each link will go to a blog post where you will find tutorials, tips, and links to Bonnie’s designs!
Getting Organized
Being organized is key to success. Otherwise, you can’t find what you need and what should be enjoyable becomes troublesome.
Bonnie has a great blog (and video) on planning for holiday sewing. By producing kits of your fabrics, threads, and accessories, you can sit down and stitch.
Stitching on T-shirts, Sweatshirts, or a Denim Jacket
Embroidering on clothing allows us to customize the gift to the recipient. Get a refresher on stitching on knits, like t-shirts and sweatshirts.
If you are stitching on denim, there are some things to take into consideration. Prevent a wardrobe malfunction by using the right stabilizer and adding interfacing.
Embroidering on a Rope Trivet or Bowl
Make a useful hostess gift by making and embroidering on a trivet or rope bowl. Designs like Bonnie’s Painted Poinsettias are perfect for this!
Fabric Basket
Fabric baskets make good use of scraps and are perfect for filling with gifts and baked goods. Find out how easy it is here.
Aprons
Aprons are so much fun to make and wear. You can make one for each of your cookie testers and
another for your head cookie baker.
Cards
Anyone can buy a card. Imagine the delight your friends and family will receive when you stitch a card on your embroidery machine.
If there are people in your life that have gone above and beyond this year, you can make a card as thanks for being an angel.
Christmas Pillow
Make a reading pillow and include a copy of The Night Before Christmas. When I make another one, I will make the pocket shorter.
Christmas Countdown
Anticipation is half of the fun and this Countdown to Christmas project keeps track of time.
Zip Bag
Zip bags make great gifts and gift holders.
Towel
Another great hostess gift is kitchen towels. See how to make the back pretty, too.
Ornaments and Gift Tags
Ornaments are so easy to make with the freestanding applique technique.
Cookies too.
They also make lovely gift tags.
What will you make?
Debbie Henry
Sew Inspired by Bonnie
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