November 15 ~ Gifts for Girlfriends
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Sweet Ruffle Apron It would be fun to make several Sweet Ruffle Aprons in coordinating fabrics for your friends! This apron was designed by Christen from Love Elaine for Sew,Mama,Sew! |
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Key Fob This easy Key Fob, designed by Tacha Bruecher of Hanies for Sew,Mama,Sew!, is a great “stocking stuffer” size for friends. Tacha is one of the founding sewists behind Fat Quarterly, and author of Hexa Go-Go. |
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Tiny Braids Headband Practice your braiding with this simple and sweet Tiny Braids Headband from The Small Things Blog. |
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Obi-Style Belt Show off a favorite fabric in a favorite outfit with an Obi-Style Belt from Kelley of Casa Crafty for Sew,Mama,Sew! |
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Hedgehog Pincushion Lainie’s Hedgehog Pincushion at maker*land is fairly irresistible! Make one for your crafty friends… |
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Hand-Stamped Leather Bracelets Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows you how to make Hand-Stamped Leather Bracelets. Don’t miss Ashley’s extensive collection of tutorials (many perfect for girlfriends) at Lil Blue Boo; use the top bar navigation on her site to find tutorials in various categories. |
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Vintage-Inspired Headwraps Kate shows you how to make different versions of these Vintage-Inspired Headwraps at See Kate Sew. |
Bag a Day
There are so many beautiful bags to love out there… We’re sharing one bag tutorial every day this month for you to sew and give.
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Reversible Tote + Zipper Pouch Did you see Kristin’s free Reversible Tote + Zipper Pouch Craftsy mini-class?! The tote and pouch would be perfect for your friends. One year Kristin, owner of Sew,Mama,Sew!, even wrapped every holiday present in one of these pretty and useful totes! |
Related tutorials you might just love: Patchwork Scarf, Modular Felt Trivet, Passion for Accessories, Passion for Jewelry, Gifts for Girlfriends, Gifts for Hipsters
Here are just a few fabrics perfect for some of today’s projects. Click on the fabric images to visit the Sew,Mama,Sew! shop:
| Beth’s choice | Liz’s choice | Kristin’s choice | ||
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Mix It
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White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels Mix up some delicious White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels with Tracy at Shutterbean, then give them to friends and neighbors! |
Print It
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Feather Gift Tags We like these pretty Feather Gift Tags from Floris at Love vs. Design. |
Win It
Comment on today’s post for a chance to win one of these prizes!
Tip: If you’re hoping to win a prize that notes “US Winners Only,” include your state in your name (i.e. Beth in WA) so we can confirm residence and avoid any disappointment on your end. Shipping range is determined by the generous companies and artisans that donate Handmade Holidays prizes.
Georgia Leigh Designs is an indie pattern company specializing in PDF patterns. You’ll find patterns for babies, clothing, costumes, and items for mom! Georgia has been designing and selling sewing patterns for four years and finds her inspiration in every day life as a mom of six.
Georgia Leigh Designs is giving away a gift certificate for three free patterns, winner’s choice!
Sewing MODKID Style (US Winners Only)
Author: Patty Young
Publisher: Wiley
Today’s active girl needs a wardrobe that is not only stylish and exciting to wear, but that moves, runs, jumps, and bends with her life. Sewing MODKID Style offers all of that. Each project, created by designer and mom Patty Young, features fun and comfortable knit fabrics that easily stretch and move with the busiest girl. These designs can be customized to fit toddlers (sizes 2T-5T) or girls (6-10) all without zippers, buttons, or snaps and can be pulled on quickly by the tiniest of hands. Projects include headbands, gloves, leg warmers, yoga pants, skirts, tank tops, t-shirts, sweaters, dresses, and more.
Improv Sewing: A Freeform Approach to Creative Techniques: 101 Fast, Fun and Fearless Projects (US Winners Only)
Author: Nicole Blum & Debra Immergut
Publisher: Storey Publishing
These 101 creative sewing projects can all be completed in less than a day– Some in less than an hour! Playful and inventive, the projects include clothing for all ages, accessories, home decor items, and furnishings. Most feature embellishments and decorative effects– simple touches that personalize a project with charm– and use interesting textural fabrics, such as jersey knits, linen, and felt… Even paper and vinyl!
Don’t miss our Handmade Holidays photo pool, and check out our 2011 Handmade Holidays list for more fabulous ideas.
14 ~ Gifts for Babies
13 ~ Gifts for Hostesses
12 ~ Gifts for Crafters
11 ~ Gifts for Big Kids
10 ~ Gifts for Whimsical Friends
9 ~ Deck the Halls
8 ~ Gifts for Cooks
7 ~ Gifts for Pet Lovers
6 ~ Gifts for Moms + Grandmas
5 ~ Gifts for Tweens + Teens
4 ~ Gifts for Organizers
3 ~ Gifts for Travelers
2 ~ Deck the Halls
1 ~ Gifts for Little Kids
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221 Responses to “November 15 ~ Gifts for Girlfriends”
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I love the little hexie keyfob because I am in live with hexies!
I’m off to look at the braided headbands.
That hedgehog is about the most adorable thing I have seen. So cute!
That little hedgehog is the cutest thing ever!
That apron is great. Something like that is actually on my list to make for a friend.
The tiny braids headbands will be perfect for my neice, Ocean!
Loved the belt, but then scrolled down and about died when I saw the hedgehog pincushion. Don’t think I would get much sewing done with that cute thing sitting on my table.
I love the hedgehog!
The hedgehog pincushion is a riot!
Love it all!!
The Obi belt is way cool!
another great list!
I love so many things in this post, specifically the hedgehog pincushion. I currently LURVE hedgies so I think I will make this for myself!
Love the improv book, I’ve been eyeing it for some time now. Thanks for posting so many great projects!
Awesome Hair Wrap for the beach! I love it!
I love the tiny braids headband-I’d definitely wear it myself!!
Such cute ideas!
sweet ruffle aprons will be made for all my girlfriends!!!!
The hedgehog is adorable!
So many cute ideas here!
These are super giveaways! I signed up for the craftsy class!
I love the ankle biter toddler pant pattern.
Living in WA.
Love the hedgie — it seems wasteful, but my first thought is that my cat would love one to use as a cat toy!!!
great ideas!
oh, I LOVE the leather bracelets!
Every project today is fantastic! Crafternoons to come!
This southern gal can’t seem to win anything, but feeling lucky today!
i live in texas and would love any and all of the prizes;) they all look amazing!!
thank you!
Would love the patterns!
I’m so printing off those feather tags.
I love the feather gift tags.
Hedgehog! Too cute!
The hedgehog is wonderfully adorable.
Love the headband!
Those tiny braided headbands are too much! Love them!
I almost squealed when I saw that pincushion! And can’t wait to make some yummy holiday treats this year!
I love so many of these tutorials. I’m trying to get my Christmas gifts planned and started asap!
Oh my goodness! That hedgehog is about the cutest thing ever!
They are all great ideas. Love the Hedgehog Pincushion, the belt and the apron!
The hedgehog pincushion is too cute!
Love the leather bracelets!
Love love love it all!
Thank goodness for girlfriends who help us keep our sanity! Glad to see a special gift category dedicated to them.
Love the braided headbands.
Lovely ideas, as usual. Thanks for sharing.
Lots of great ideas today! I love that pincushion!
The hedgehog is a must make on my Christmas list! So adorable.
Might have to make a hedgehog pincushion for myself. Ahem.
Some great tips these last days! Can’t wait for the “Gifts for men” tips… Those are the hardest gifts to find for the holidays. Hope you will help me! (0:
Mari
The white chocolate looks so tasty!
I’m definitely intrigued by those braided headbands!!
That key fob is cute!!
The tiny braided headband is so sweet!
Some great ideas! And those books look like fun, and a gift certificate for patterns? WOOT!
Love that keychain! sooo cute. Thanks as always for the great ideas!
My kids would love the braided headband. Thanks!
Ahh, that pin cushion is so cute!
I look forward to your gift posts every year. Thank you!! Cherri in WI
I like that apron a lot – and who doesn’t need an apron?!
That braided headband is lovely. My sister would love one. Thanks!
ooooh that little hedgie is must-make – toooooo cute!
The sweet ruffle apron is absolutely adorable! I also LOVE the hedgehog pushpin. I may actually make one for myself! The feather gift tags will go perfectly with the heat pad that I made for my sister using flannel fabric with a bird pattern!
All of the girlfriend gifts are wonderful.
LOL The hedgehog pincushion cracks me up! love it!
I love the ankle biter pattern – would love to try more!
The belt is darling! very cute! Thank you again!
More lovely ideas!
That ruffle apron is sweet!
Love the little hedgie pincushion and key fob! Perfect little gifts for friends!
Ooh, I like Georgia Leigh designs
Love the Sweet Ruffle Apron – will be perfect for my quilt club exchange gift. Thank you!
Had my eye on the Obi-style Belt for a while – time to do it! Also the Vintage Headwraps – perfect for my long-haired girlfriends!
Wow so many great ideas!
Can’t forget the girlfriend!
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Love EVERYTHING today! What great ideas!
Love the headband!!
Love the key fob idea!
Lots of good ideas, I really like the key fob, it’s cute and looks like it would be quick. I need to get busy!
That tiny braided headband is just beautiful!
I like the tiny braids headband. Maybe a present for me?
Need to make some vintage head wraps
I love the choices today, so great!
That hedgehog pincushion is adorable!
The feather gift tags are very pretty.
Love the pincushion and the printable! Thanks
That hedgehog pincushion is adorable!
I need the hedgehog pin cushion! Too adorable.
Love the tiny braids headband! Very cool!
what fun projects today!!
some cute, fun projects! I’ve had my eye on the mod kids book, too.
Adorable gift tags!
Hedgehog pincushion! I need to make this one for me- I LOVE hedgehog.
Love them all! Want them all!
I like the Obi-style belt! I think my sister would love it.
LOVE that hedgehog!
The key fobs are great! And the pincushion! I wouldn’t mind having them all.
Oh my gosh, that tiny braid headband is PERFECT! (also, LOVE Beth’s fabric choice!)
Ooo, I love the headbands! I need to make some for my sisters!
Love this post! I’m going to have a lot of pinning to do to remember which ones to do!
I love the sweet ruffle apron. I know a young woman who would enjoy it.
Peppermint pretzels — my kid would love these!
I would love to win the Georgia Leigh patterns!
oooh, I think I shall try making the Obi-style belt and the headwrap. Now to just get more time in the day to have some fun trying.
Adorable apron!
Those pretzels look yummy!
ohh, the books look fabulous. Love the leather bracelets, perfect for my nieces that are ‘grown up”
Cute projects!
The hedgehog is too cute. And I love the feather gift tags. I like coming to this blog. I learn so much.
Loving that Improv Sewing.
Cute aprons!
I’m gonna haveta go check out that bag making class now.
The obi-style belt looks great! Thanks for all the fab ideas
I love the vintage inpired headwraps.
LOVE the apron and keyfob!
Hi, I’m from Argentina, I like to win the lovely PDF patterns. Thanks for the website.
I love the hedgehog! How adorable!
I really like the key fob and I think those pretzels look yummy.
Who doesn’t love a sweet little hedgehog?!
Love that hedgehog! (Colorado)
Love it all!
Marcia in Florida – like the Obi belt – would make a nice gift
Love the apron!
gotta love the hedgehog pincushion!
Love the key fobs. A great idea and quick project to whip up for all my girlfriends who love all my handmade stuff!!
Sweet little Hedgehog, it is almost too cute to stick pins into. I also love the hexie keyfob. What a great way to use up little scraps and create something really special for a friend at the same time. Thanks once again.
Agreed that the hedgehog pincushion is irresistible! My kids would definitely steal that one as a stuffed animal friend.
The mini-class on Craftsy that was mentioned in the Bag-A-Day section is awesome, especially for beginners. I have watched it all the way through and would highly recommend it.
All the classes on Craftsy are pretty great, but this mini-class is FREE! Give it a try!
That hedgehog is pretty darn cute, but mine are mice this year.
OK, that hedgehog pincushion made me squeal! So cute!!
Love them all! So many cute things.
Lynne in TX
love the apron!!
That hedgehog is adorable!
Love the keyfob! Donna in Texas
LOVE the pincushion! I need the toddler pants pattern.
Oh my that hedgehog is cute!
The apron is perfect for holiday baking too. I’ll have to make one for my daughter and one for myself.
The tiny braided headband is gorgeous!
The leather bracelets are so cool!
The Hedgehog Pincushion is SO cute!
Love them!!
Love the pincushion!
Love the pincushion!
adorable hedgie pincushion
Ohmygoodness! I have a few friends that these would be perfect for! I better get to work
that obi style belt is such a good idea – way to get the perfect sized middriff belt. thanks
So many great ideas…. thank you!
My brain is filling up with all these great projects! Thanks.
Great ideas – thanks!
Must have a go at that headband. Thanks.
The headwraps look like a great idea!
Thanks for the great ideas!
I think I will make the keyfob
Those pretzels look delicious!
oh so nice the hedgehog !
Hedgehogs for my sister’s collection.
love that pincushion – pinning it on christmas gifts others can make me
What a darling head wrap! I love the handmade holidays and APPRECIATE it so much!!!
I love that feather gift tags!! And the key fob is so cute too.
Ohhh the key fob is too cute! What a super idea!
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Oh, I want the tiny braids headband for myself!
Those bracelets are so neat
The key fob is a great idea! I wonder where I can find the hardware for it.
Love the key fob and the ruffle apron. I want to go make some pretzels now. YUM!
Love the obi belt! I have been saving some kimono remnants for just this project! Thanks
Love those feather gift tags. And I could have a different apron every day and still want more…
I have made several of those aprons and it is a very well written tutorial. Your readers will not be disappointed!
Oh! I love the little hedgehog. who could resist that tiny bow?!
The braided headband is really cute!
love those pants! And i would love to win the modkids book!
The hedgehog pincushion is adorable!
I know a few girls who would LOVE that tiny braid headband! So cute!
So many awesome things today. The pincushion, that lovely braided headband, and the great free printable. Thanks so much!
I’m so into that hedgehog – that might become the first “selfish” sewing I’ve done in a long while!
Very cute ideas! Janice in PA
so many cute present ideas. love the key fob & headband. Need to find some faux fur for that gorgeous hedgehog.
I wish one of my “girlfriends” would make me a hedgehog pincushion!
That apron is stinkin’ adorable!
I think some headbands are making their way onto my list!
Cute apron! Love the books.
I love White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels!
I love the key fob.
That hedgie is beyond cute.
That hedgehog pincushion is just aforable
like the headbands!
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I need that apron and the headwrap -together!
I like the belt and bracelets. Thanks for the chance to win! That Improv Sewing book looks awesome!
I love those gift tags and headbands! thank yoU!
Super giveaway – thankyou! I love the key fob! cute!
Ooh, I like those Georgia Leigh patterns!
Tiny braids headbands are on my homemade Chrsitams to do list…but that tiny hedgehog is so cute! I wish they lived in Iowa
hedgehog pincushion: FANTASTIC..I’ll do that for sure..:)
Oh these are all so cute!
The headbands are going to go on top of the to do list. Great ideas once again.
Love these!
The braided headband is so pretty.
That hedgehog is too cute!
That hedgehog is so cute! I might need to make one for myself!
I love the hedgehog. So cute!
That hedgehog is adorable! Julie in CA
Hello from Canada!
OMG that Hedgehog Pincushion is freaking ADORABLE!!!!! =O
Ankle biter toddler pants – so cute!
Love the hedgehog pin cushion! Thanks!
The hedgehog pincushion is so cute!
love the belt idea! thank you! (canada)
The hedgehog pincushion is so cute and my sister likes hedgehogs and even though she doesn’t need a pincushion, it’s right for her!
so many good ideas! I don’t know where to begin!
I have a friend who loves skinny headbands. And how cute is that hedgehog?! I think everyone should have one!
I love the little hedgehog.
The hedgehog is so adorable.
That hedgehog pincushion will be loved by one of my girlfriends and those feather gift tags… Too awesome!
i think one of MY girlfriends needs to make some of this stuff for ME!
The hedgehog pincushion is so cute.
Mary in MN
I was super excited to see the hedgehog, I don’t think I could use him as a pin cushion though. Those pretzels look awesome, might be time for some breakfast!
I love the leather bracelets! My kids would love those!
White chocolate covered pretzels. Yum!
White chocolate peppermint pretzels?! heaven.
I have never seen a more adorable hedgehog!
kimberlee, IL
I love the hedgehog, so cute.
braided headbands are a great idea – so classy! and those feather labels are adorable. toddler pants? yes, please.
The apron is just what I’ve been looking for for my bestie!