Sometimes, it may be more meaningful to make something for friends than to splurge your share of the stimulus package on expensive gifts. The same gifts sold at the stores could cost two or three times more. So why not let your creativity blossom during the festive season.
Time your purchses of quilting cotton material when they are on special price. Most ladies would love the pretty floral and geometric prints on cloth imported from Japan, Korea, Pakistan and USA.
Try to avoid panels as they are not as versatile. You could sew eye pillow, computer mouse wrist rest or heat pack. Leave a gap after sewing the seams of the desired size. Fill with flax seed and oat husk. Infuse some fragrance with dried flowers (do not use lavender for heat pack as they burn easily) or strongly scented tea bags. When it is almost half filled, seal up the gap. Fold and tie a ribbon around it and gift wrap with tissue or glossy paper. Now, you're ready to send your special Christmas present.
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