moonshine261

I am looking for Christmas gift ideas for 6 teenagers. I have 2 kids and 4 step-children. Wanting to make items from scratch. for the girls b-day's i made aprons and they loved them. not sure on what to do for the boys.

Age ranges from 8, 16 and 19


Please help! Thanks! =)

Maureen NJ

For the girls, how about those cute fabric baskets with some nail polish and emery boards in them. For the boys, why not jean material aprons for them. They can cook too. There are always pillows and fleece blanket that come in handy. JoAnn's always has a great assortment of printed fleece and you can often get it on sale.

ManiacQuilter2

I always make them a pillowcase. I am going to make a mug rug for a friend's son who graduated with honors from college.

annievee

How about pillowcases? I find it hard to buy masculine print pillowcases so use my stash and make for the boys. Girl prints are so much easier to find. Good luck with your projects.

Abby'smom

Someone here on QB posted a pattern for a small neck pillow, and then you could make mug rugs to give with a filled mug or little bags of various sorts or the above mentioned fabric boxes filled with things -- or a fleece throw as boys like soft and cuddly too!!

Altairss

I made a rag quilt for my great niece and all the teenage boys in the family promptly asked for one for them. I did two layers flannel and backed with Minky they loved them Even my 20 something nephews are asking for them now.

Cari-in-Oly

Messenger bags for lap tops or covers for tablets/Ipads. I made these a few years ago for birthdays and they were well received.

Cari

mckwilter

I recommend you check out Craftsy. They have hundreds of free patterns and more patterns the you would pay for, most of which are downloadable (instant gratification <lol>). There are cute tote and purse patterns, wallets, notebook covers, zipper pouches, "ditty" bags, etc. If they travel, you can make them a set that includes a ditty bag, luggage tags, eye covering, tissue holder, etc.
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If they have automobiles, you could make them a steering wheel cover and matching trash bag.
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You can make them a microwaveable bowl holder, or a placemat, mug rug, napkin set.
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And Craftsy has wearables patterns, too, like skirts, tops, etc.

I made this lunch bag for myself, but found it a little small, so am going to alter the pattern slightly. Then, my 7 year old granddaughter has claimed it for herself.
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tesspug

How about a door organizer. http://thevintagecraftbasket.blogspo...r-hanging.html

bneuen

My grandkids are in sports so every year I try to make them a new pillow case with either a sports team they like or with fabric of the sports they play. They seem to like getting new pillow cases.