One suggestion is to make handmade ornaments using wool or Christmas-theme
fabric. Then add hand-embroidery stitches or bead embellishments to personalize
holiday ornaments. I have done this and they make great holiday gifts.
Here is another suggestion, which is a “No Sew” project that
children can do. This will make great
gift for grandmothers and grandfathers.
You will need to get the following supplies:
- a shirt ( the size
the person you are making it for)
- assorted Christmas
fabric scraps or you can get patterned bandanna
- fabric glue (“Aleene’s
OK to Wash” fabric glue is the best.)
- cardboard for
shirt form (You can use a box or even one half of an empty cereal box as I
have done in the past)
- scissors
Place the cardboard inside the t-shirt as if the cardboard is
wearing the shirt. Cut out the shapes
or patterns you want to use. Place them on the t-shirt in the pattern you want.
Once you have them laid out exactly like you want it is time to start gluing.
One shape at a time:
Put glue on the backside of each shape then place the shape onto the
t-shirt. Remember not to use too much glue
or you will have the glue squeezing out from behind the shape sideways in a
mess onto the fabric. If you do use too much, use a paper towel and wipe off
the excess glue. Let the glue dry as described on the manufacturer’s directions
before you move the shirt.
Of course, once dry you could embellish the shirt with fabric
paint, sequins, or lots of other things. Let your imagination run wild!
If you want to make quilts or cross stitch pictures for
Christmas it is time to start thinking about what you will do as Christmas is
only eight short months away.
Share your ideas on this or anything here on the blog either
here or e-mail me at stipple@verizon.net I look forward to hearing from you!
Sandi
