lizzy

One year, I bought fabric that had squares of Christmas themes, different scenes. I layered the whole piece of fabric on some batting (you could use felt), stitched around it, added some gold glitter and used them as a Christmas tag. I added a piece of yarn or gold edging in a loop to hang on their Christmas tree. To and From was written with a fine line permanent pen. Nice personal touch.

crafty pat

My latest Quilters World magazine has pattern for most of the things the others have told you about and more. It is just full of ideas and patterns for small gifts that would be great for men and women.

Lucio

Has anyone made the bowl holders using insulbrite as the batting?

Jo M

A couple of more ideas to throw into the mix:
Heating pads filled with flax seeds ...and
APRONS!

RedGarnet222

Those heating pads are very well received! I made them one year for all the family and they loved them. They only take 30 seconds in the microwave and stay warm for almost an hour. I used a micro fleece floral print for the gals and a camo print for the guys. The seeds were in a muslin bag inside the liners. I also included a small vial of scent to drop onto the muslin bag to give a spa like experience.

I like the idea of making those short type aprons with all the pockets. I would love one of those!

Pagzz

you can't use it in the microwave. you have to use only cotton. from the package instructions "insul-Bright consists of hollow, polyester fibers needle-punched through a nonwoven substrate and through a reflective metalized poly film."

cherrio

I agree the bowls are great for microwaving. and who doesn't use a microwave?

raspberryparade09

I really like the micro wave bowl idea!!

jaly3162

I don't drink coffee and rarely drink tea, so I wouldn't want a mug rug and the men aren't going to use them either.

running1

These are really neat! a great tutorial!