Do you know what is my absolute favorite thing to receive from a fellow quilter? Their scraps! Why? Because there’s treasures in there I would have never dreamed of finding on my own! So put your scrap bin to good use and make a project kit (or three!) for your quilting best friends this Christmas.
As quilters, we all know we love to make things. Curate a project kit to make a zipper pouch, potholder, or set of coasters and it becomes the gift that just keeps on giving!
I’ve put together 3 different project kits you can make and gift to your friends. Simply cut the required fabrics, add any additional hardware needed, and print the free printable card so the recipient knows where to go for the tutorial. Tie it all up with a pretty bow and voila! Not only will this be a gift any sewist will be delighted to receive, but it also helps clean out your scrap bin just a little bit. Happy gifting!
1. Scrappy Zipper Pouch Kit
What you need:
- (40) 2.5″ squares
- (1) 9″ zipper
- (2) 9.5″ x 11.5″ batting pieces
- (2) 8.5″ x 10.5″ fabric pieces for the lining
- (1) 2″ square fabric piece (zipper tab)
- (1) 3″ length of 1″ twill tape (optional)
- Printable card with instructions
Package all the supplies up along with the printed card and gift!
Want to make one too? Get the free tutorial here!
2. Folded Star Potholder Kit
What you need:
- (1) 7.25″ circle of fabric cut from muslin or another scrap (used as star foundation and will not be seen)
- (1) 8″ square backing fabric
- (4) 4″ squares for center of star
- (8) 5″ squares for middle of star
- (8) 5″ squares for outside of star
- (1) 8″ square of insulbrite (thermal batting)
- (1) 8″ square of cotton batting
- 1 yard of bias binding (make sure this is 100% cotton bias binding. A lot of the ones on the market now are a poly/cotton blend which will melt with heat! If you don’t want to make your own, look on Etsy for some really cute options from small businesses)
- Printable card with instructions
Package all the supplies up along with the printed card and gift!
Want to make one too? Get the free tutorial here!
3. Improv Coasters Kit
What you need:
- At least 15 scrap pieces, each measuring 2″ x 12″ or bigger
- (4) 5″ squares of batting
- (4) 5″ squares of fabric for backings
- Printable card with instructions
Package all the supplies up along with the printed card and gift!
Want to make one too? Get the free tutorial over at Homemade Emily Jane!
