Creating handmade Christmas gifts is a wonderful way to add a personal touch to the holiday season.

Getting Ready For Christmas

Tags: applique, bag, Christmas, coaster, gifts, inspiration
Throughout the year, you will have noticed I've been making little redwork embroideries. These will be turned into Christmas decoration and so my Christmas creating list essentially started early.

redwork embroidery started for 2025 challenge
However apart from that, I have not started my gift list, and now that we are over 3/4 of the way through the year, I'd better hurry along. Have you started yours?

I have made a number of blog posts in the past with creative ideas that may help you achieve your list so to make it simple, I will list them all here.

gift surprise in a Christmas decoration

One of my favorites is Anita's simple Christmas decoration with money hidden inside - that would make awesome gifts for my grandkids! How to create a surprise gift

Another Favorite of mine is coasters: Coasters including Thanksgiving Ideas

Anita's Favorite Gift - a pot holder: Anita's favorite Christmas gift project

Placemats: Ideas for placemats, including Free Tutorials

cherry pie coasters and Christmas goodies

Decorative Towels and Pillowcases: How to create decorative towels and make pillowcases

Recycled Tote: How to recycle branded totes making them your own

Book or Tablet Covers: How to make a book or tablet cover

Framed or Hooped Blocks or Embroideries: How to make a simple hooped or framed wall hanging

Project bags are definitely a great gift, you can stuff them with all sorts of goodies: Project bag - approved by a 9 yr old

Gift Bags & Cards: How to make gift bags to use instead of gift wrap plus cards

Christmas Decorations on the Go: How to hand-stitch Christmas decorations

star coasters made using scraps of fabric
I hope these ideas have been useful for you. I'm off to get creative... Happy Quilting!
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