Quick Gift Ideas-Week 5

Ho-ho-ho! Santa is almost on his way, so time to get to work on those last-minute gifts!

This Portable Pillowcase Pillow Bed is a great idea when the little ones come to visit or need a TV pillow at home. No pattern is needed--just sew the pillowcases in a row and add pillows!

 

Here is another pattern for the pillow beds from Creative Lady of the House:

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Here is an adorable drawstring backpack from Alice & Lois:

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This infinity scarf can be made in lots of fabric, but very quickly. Once you start making them, you will find it hard to stop! I made mine in fake sable fur for winter gifts. Thanks to Sewwoodsy.com for the tutorial.

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Here is a novel way to cover your kindle...

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Keeping those ears warm is so important this time of year. This fleece hat with ear flaps fits the bill. Thanks to Fun Fleece for the tutorial. Note: The pattern is at the end of the post.

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And Fun Fleece also has a pattern for the little ones in your family.

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I just realized that I haven't posted any patterns for Christmas decorations. Silly me, but I will rectify that now. The first one is for a folded fabric star ornament by Felicity Quilts. A pop-up to sign up for her blog may come up, but just scroll down the page to continue viewing the post. Of course, this will be more festive when made up in holiday prints.

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These three yo-yo patterns are courtesy of Connecting Threads.

 

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Got Christmas fabric scraps? If so, I have a pattern for you! Thanks to Quilted Trees for the tutorial.

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Life After Laundry shares with us a folded fabric tree ornament tutorial.

 

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Have a friend or family member who do not want a large Christmas tree or maybe in the hospital or nursing home for the holidays? Why not make a fabric Christmas tree. Sew little bells or beads on the branch tips for some extra pizzas. It will brighten their day for sure.

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Time for some goody recipes! First one is so clever I can't stand it. Fill with your homemade treats and wrap for gift-giving. Thanks to Pinky Princess Girl for the tutorial.

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And here is a link for a Peppermint Platter by I Gotta Create! There is also a link for a scalloped border.

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Love Ferrero Roche Truffles? Here is a copycat recipe from Foodal you can make at home.

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I can't end this section of candy without a homemade turtle candy recipe. This one is from Lil Luna.

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To end this post, we need something good to eat for supper! How about Million Dollar spaghetti (it won't cost that much to make!) from Gonnawantseconds.com

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