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vintagejenta
True Blue Farmgirl
83 Posts
Sarah
Walden
NY
USA
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 Posted - Mar 06 2010 : 3:16:40 PM
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I know it isn't really the season for this, but I just wanted to post what I think is the best idea my mom has ever had: fabric Christmas bags.
Instead of fussing with wrapping paper or paper gift bags, my mom buys Christmas fabric on clearance, from thrift stores, Mill's End, etc. and sews simple bags in a variety of sizes and shapes. Some are drawstring, others just have a ribbon tacked to one side of bag to tie the top off.
Wrapping presents is SOOOO easy! Just find a bag that fits, stick the present in, and tie the ribbon off! They are (of course) completely reusable and when we give gifts to friends and relatives, they give us our bags back!
You could do this with birthday/children's fabric too for birthdays, or pretty patterns for other presents, too.
I know all you farmgirls are crafty, but busy around holiday time, so I thought this would be a good idea to share to make your lives a little easier! Besides, if you start now, just imagine how many bags you could have done by Christmas! :) This project is perfect for 1/4 and 1/8 yard scraps, too. |
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
1812 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 05:59:15 AM
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Sarah, thanks for the idea. Was at Joann's yesterday and they had alot of Christmas fabric on sale. Going back tomorrow now! Can't wait to start some.
Blessings, Brenda
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony" Mahatma Gandhi |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
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Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 12:54:54 PM
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I never thought of that Sarah! Thanks for the idea!
God's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
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phonelady
True Blue Farmgirl
323 Posts
Carla
Loveland
Colorado
323 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2010 : 09:44:23 AM
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That's a good idea!
I have to send some gifts off in the mail and that's alot better than paper.
Besides, If I make them in her colors she'll be able to use them for something else later!
Smiles!
Carla
It's not just Life-
It's an Adventure! |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2010 : 9:05:58 PM
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Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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jelliott
True Blue Farmgirl
70 Posts
Jennifer
Athol
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Mar 16 2010 : 4:11:18 PM
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What a great idea, not messing with the christmas wrap sounds wonderful to me.
If music be the food of Love, play on. Wm. Shakespeare |
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
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Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 07:11:17 AM
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I found some on-sale Xmas fabric and this is now on the to-do list. I had used old maps for years, but ran out. :( This is a good idea and everyone will expect something like this from me. hehe
Best Growing |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2010 : 5:20:18 PM
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Sarah you where reading my mind - I brought home the holiday fabric that did not sell in my shop and was beginning to start cutting and sewing them into bags. Your right, we are always hit with more things to do then time so I figured if I got the cutting done then when ever the mood and time allowed I could quickly sew some and be ahead of the game.
Great minds think alike - at least that is what I am telling
myself.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
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Stitching & Crafting Room: Christmas Bags |
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Christmas Bags
I do the same and have the folks keep the bag to reuse when they need a "quick wrap". Also, they make for a great gift, make several up to give to a new Mom, Bride to be, you get the idea!