Stitched Gifts - ideas + new makes

Twenty days until Christmas. Let the elving commence at top speed! I'm about halfway through my gift-making list and quite behind at showing you things. So, here's a 2-for-1. Stitched ideas for quick, scrappy holiday gifts and some new finishes too!

ONE.

Scottie Dog a free pattern by Denyse Schmidt; happy patchwork + a wee three-dimensional challenge

I may have gotten a little testy at this stage, turning all those three-dimensional corners. But, overall, it's a quick make for kids and grown ups who are still kids inside.

TWO.

Make-up Roll from my pattern shop; a pretty, practical gift for the ladies (and teens!)

I can't seem to think whom I haven't made one for...

THREE.

Mini Basket tutorial by Ayumi; sweet little gift for teachers, sewists and little ones

This time I altered the pattern to accommodate 2" finished hourglass blocks.

FOUR.

Patchwork Towel + Potholder set Towel - tutorial by Kristin;

Potholders - a Stitched in Color tutorial

When in doubt, a go-to gift for mothers, grandmothers, aunts and young couples.

Easy Potholders tutorial with store bought binding

I still have some on my make list!

FIVE.

Techie Case for phones, tablets, readers, etc. Alter Christina's tutorial to suit your shape.

This case is made to fit a smartphone. Ironically, I just got my own smartphone (finally!) so another make is on order for moi! Maybe after Christmas.

I lined the basket and this case in Botanics Leaves in curry. Such a versatile print, given how different those two projects are!

SIX.

Notecards a Stitched in Color tutorial; make a set for someone special. Adorn blank cards with scrap-filled shapes, tiny patchwork blocks or simple cuts of fabric set off with a stamp.