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Bath Goodies
11/25/99 |
Debra
D writes:
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Here are some
more ideas for gifts - Debra Dirks These ideas are from my sister, Beth.
The bath salts are wonderful. I received them with a peach scent.
Bath Salts: 3 lb Epsom Salts, 1 TBSP Glycerin, 4 drops food coloring, 4 drops of scented oil. Glycerin can be purchased at food co-ops. Put in a large bowl and mix with an electric mixer or by hand. Bath Splash: 2 c. distilled water, 1 c witch hazel, 2-4 drops of food coloring, 2-4 drops of scented oil. Put in large container and stir. Bottles: Save old wine cooler bottles, vinegarette bottles for the splash - decorate as desired. Any type of jar for the bath salts (I use peanut butter jars and paint the lids and decorate with ribbons and dry florals, etc.) The Dollar Stores have bottles that you can purchase for the splash. |
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Bookmarks
11/25/99 |
JBerry
writes:
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Bookmarks of
aida cloth or Irish linen (found in the hand embroidery dept), fringed
on each end and embroidered with initial or holiday symbol. (P.S. the
inspiration came from one of the very first Viking "gift" idea books)
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Criswell Ornaments
11/25/99 |
Beth
writes:
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I haven't seen
this suggested yet, but I just spent most of last week stitching up
the embroidered ornament covers from Criswell Embroidery.(they were
recently featured on the cover of Sew Beautiful) Wow, are they beautiful.
And any of the hanging ornaments would make wonderful gifts. I think
the snowflake is still available as a freebie, but I warn you, these
designs are addictive they are so beautiful. NAYY I have the K-lace
Christmas and the Elizabethan set. Any of the designs that you do on
water soluble stabilizer I think could be used as ornaments. I have
done them in Cotton, rayon and metallic and they are all wonderful.
My dealer set up a small tree with the hanging ornaments displayed and
used the lace that you "make" by the yard as garland. Very pretty!
P.S. and here's the site link: http://www.criswell-emb.com/ |
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Fingertip Towels
11/21/99 |
Sue
K writes:
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I am doing FTT's
for my co-workers. I went to Wal-Mart, bought a bunch, and plan to get
going on them very soon. If you look at the price of them all ready
embroidered, they will get a very nice gift. I think.
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Gift Bags
11/21/99 |
Val
writes:
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Gift BAGS seem
to be in now. Again, on Sandra Betzina yesterday. I think you could
make re-usable bags quickly, cheaply decorated or not. I taped it but
haven't watched alot of it. It could hold something like a baggy with
Russian Orange Tea and recipe, small batch of chocolate chip cookie
mix pre-mixed with everything but the egg, butter and water, specialty
pasta or any Trader Joe type fancy ingredient. Possibilities are endless.
Time and effort would be in the bags with recipients choice for future
use or giving.
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Gift Bags
11/21/99 |
SewGranny
writes:
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On Sandra Betzina's
show the 18th, a guest showed how to make Christmas "bags". You can
use them for wine, fill them with candy, candles, etc. All different
heights to accommodate the gift. With a simple machine emb. design you
could use inexpensive fabric, i.e. corduroy, make it like a pillowcase
and put your gift in it. Hope this helps.
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Hankies
11/25/99 |
Granny
writes:
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How about hankies
and you could use redwork embroidery. I make them with 12-15" squares
of cotton batiste, put lace around the edges, and do a white on white
design in one corner.
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Hot Cocoa-(no
sugar)
11/25/99 |
Debra
D writes:
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Have not made
my winter batch yet, and did not put the notes with the recipe. I have
made this and used it. It seems to dissolve better than the store bought
sugar free cocoa mixes. For an individual serving, 1/3 c, plus 1 TBSP
of the dry mixture to the water. Also, regarding the vanilla it would
be 1/4 tsp as individual serving. I also tried 1/8 tsp mint (yum) .
Unless you stock Equal to use at home, if you are making this for a
diabetic, ask them for the Equal but don't tell them what you need it
for. I will never use up what I have in my lifetime.
Hot Chocolate Mix from Low-Fat Meals in Minutes 4 - 8 oz servings 1 1/3 c nonfat dry milk 1/4 c cocoa 4 packets Equal sugar substitute 1 qt boiling water 1 tsp vanilla (don't add if you are going to be doing this as a gift or as individual servings) 1 qt boiling water Mix nonfat dry milk with cocoa and Equal. in a 1 1/2 qt heat proof container. Add the boiling water and stir to mix. Stir in vanilla and serve. Exchange diets: 1 skim milk calories per 8 oz serving 100 |
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Hot Cocoa-Peppermint
11/25/99 |
Debra
D writes:
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Peppermint Cocoa
Mix
3 (4 1/2") peppermint sticks (place in a ziplock bag; beat to a powder). 1 c Powdered Sugar 1 c Powdered Non-Dairy Creamer 3/4 c unsweetened cocoa Sift together dry ingredients. Combine with peppermint. Add 1/4 c mix to 3/4 c boiling water. |
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Hot Cocoa
11/25/99 |
Debra
D writes:
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I don't know
why there is a difference in the recipes as I can't drink the sugared
cocoa.
HOT COCOA MIXES: 1 c Powdered Non-Dairy coffee creamer 1 c Powdered Sugar 1/4 c Cocoa Flavoring ideas: 1/4 c mint or raspberry chips crushed. 2/3 c boiling water to 1/3 c cocoa mix. |
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Jambalaya Mix
11/26/99 |
Susan
P. writes:
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My sister
made them up last year and I asked her to share with me. Just in case
you might like to try something different this year: Jambalaya Mix 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice 1 T. instant minced onion 1 T. green pepper flakes 1 T. dried parsley flakes 1 bay leaf 2 t. beef boullion granules 1/2 t. garlic powder 1/2 t. black pepper 1/4 t. dried thyme 1/8 t. dried crushed red peppers Combine all ingredients: store in an airtight container. Instructions to include with the above mix: Bring Jambalaya Mix, 3 cups water and 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce to a boil in a Dutch oven. Stir in 1 cup chopped cooked chicken OR turkey AND 1 cup chopped cooked ham OR smoked sausage. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 25 min. or until rice is tender. Remove and discard bay leaf. Yield about 8 cups. She put the mix in a zip lock bag---put that inside a cute holiday bag and attached a cute card that she had created in Print Shop "From My Kitchen to Your Kitchen" including the Instructions. I thought I would make these for people at work this year. (If I get a few more hours :-) |
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Luggage Tags
11/25/99 |
Susan
G. writes:
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The luggage tags
are original. I just took a small paperpieced quilt pattern that had
a rather large piece in the middle. Like an autograph quilt block. I
used clear vinyl for the #1 (center) piece. When I have the front pieced
I put a piece of binding on the top edge. Then I make another square
for the back and put binding on the top edge of that piece. Before putting
the two together I put a small button hole in the center top of each
- the bound edge. Next put both squares together and bind the 3 unbound
edges together. The back can be another quilt block or just plain fabric.
You cound embroider on the back. (I made mine before I had my embroidery
machine). I went to my computer and printed out my friends name and
address to slip in between the two blocks. Run a key chain or ribbon
through the button holes that keep the address card in the center showing
through the clear vinyl. These make those small pieces of luggage that
look alike and everyone has easier to recognize. They can also be used
on your sewing machine that you take to classes, so you can tell yours
at a glance. I am on my way out of town. When I get back I will try
to send you a photo attachment if you like.
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Memory Quilt
11/25/99 |
Carol
C in GA writes:
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A small memory
quilt [click here to see a picture]
that could be hung is a nice gift for grandmothers. I used transfer
paper in the printer and ironed the photos onto plain white fabric to
be cut in squares. I embroidered an alphabet angel with the first letter
of the child's name, then put the complete name and birthdate under
the angel design. I copied a scripture verse to fit each child and put
that on another square. I alternated the photos and embroidered squares
for each row, then stitched in strips. I then used the 'quilt as you
go' technique and serged the mini quilt together. I used matching color
for the backing and binding. This was quickly put together with this
technique and my serger.
NOTE: I made this for a woman who did not have many days left to live and after displaying on a wreath stand, it was buried with her. She was able to appreciate it while still here and requested it be hung on the wall so she could view it when awake. She wanted to take her grandchildren with her when she went to heaven and the family honored her request. It was appreciated so much that I now plan one for my own Mom to enjoy while she is healthy. Hers will be much larger though since she has 10 GC and 13 GGC (and 1 GGGC on the way) -- Carol C.... |
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Pillowcases
&
Name tags 11/21/99 |
SewGranny
writes:
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I only have two
granddaughters (ages 3-3/4 yrs & 10 mos) but they live in FL and I'm
in MN. So----I embroider many things for them. I am just finishing a
pillowcase for each of them with a Christmas design on it and a coordinating
design on a fabric rectangle with a gold cord so it can hang on their
bedroom doorknobs. This, of course, is so Santa will know which room
they are sleeping in!! With these two things I will send the reindeer
food so Santa will be sure to stop at their house. I would love to see
Haley when they open the Christmas box I'll send next week!
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Scarves
11/21/99 |
How about scarves?.
Wal-Mart and Target carry nice fleece ones that would be perfect to
embroider on for about $4 each.
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Shoe Bags
11/21/99 |
Ruth
writes:
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Make shoe bags
- and embroider a shoe from Jan Boggan's site (http://www.geocities.com/FashionAvenue/3824/)
on them. I can just visualize a nice velour (or black velvet) shoe bag
with one of those fancy shoes embroidered on it, and a nice gold/silver
cord to close the bag with. Living up in Montreal and wearing boots
once the cold/snow hits, shoe bags get used when visiting.
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Shower HAT
11/26/99 |
Kathy
writes:
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This is not an embroidered item,
but is pretty neat. We had the Viking SewFest sponsered by our local
dealer lately and she showed us a SHOWER HAT. This takes the place of
wrapping wet hair in a towel that keeps falling off. It is a nice gift
for female family and friends and takes about 30 minutes to make. Important hint for the shower hats: I HAD ALL KINDS OF TROUBLE WITH THIS PROJECT UNTIL I INSERTED SIZE 90 NEEDLES INTO BOTH THE SERGER AND THE SEWING MACHINE. DON'T FORGET TO CHANGE TO SIZE 90 NEEDLES! |
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Wine Bottle
Bags
11/21/99 |
Heidi
writes:
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I make wine bottle
bags from felt and from inexpensive velvet type fabric. I put wine or
that sparkling juice that comes in a wine shaped bottle in them. They
look very nice and are easy to make. I usually use felt because it doesn't
require finishing the seams. I put a decorative stitch near the top...if
the bottle requires it. I also just cut small slits the width of the
ribbon or cording, whichever I'm using to tie the bag. When I don't
use felt I just tie a ribbon around the bag at the neck of the bottle.
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