Made from air drying terracotta clay, and embossed with vintage crochet lace to create unique pattern and texture.

These little charms can be scented with a few drops of essential oil and
used to fragrance a room, car or school locker, as the oil evaporates.

The perfect gift for a school friend. as a teacher gift or for a Kris Kringle.

These should only take about 30min to make plus overnight dying time.

Make a big pile of these eco-friendly cleaning cloths to give as gifts, or to use around your own home to clean up during party season.

With no fancy stitches required, this basic crochet dishcloth pattern can be whipped up in under 30min.

A matching cloth and scrubbie set bundled up with some handmade or boutique soap would make a lovely gift for a friend or neighbour.

If you are quick with the crochet hook, a dishcloth should take less than one hour to make.

You can use any lightweight fabric to make zero-waste produce bags.
Ideally any fabric you already have at home would be perfect.

Why not make a few bags in assorted sizes? Add them to an zero-waste gift bundle with some bees wax wraps or a crochet market bag.

The perfect gift for an eco-conscious recipient.

You could probably whip up a few of these in under one hour.

There are really no end of practical uses for these handy homemade beeswax wraps.

Beeswax wraps are quite easy to make, and if you use fabric from your
stash, you can make several reusable beeswax food wraps for only a few dollars.

Beeswax wraps are ideal for making in batches. Set aside around one hour for this project.

One of my most popular crochet patterns because these net bags are so quick and easy to make, even for novice crocheters.

Not just for fruit, these little crochet drawstring bags are good for holding all sorts of things.

Great for keeping balls of yarn tidy, storing toys like wooden blocks,
keeping socks and underwear together when travelling, or packing up
sports equipment.

These crochet net bags shouldn't take more than 2 hours to make if you are handy with a crochet hook.

Making soap from a melt-and-pour base can be a wonderful afternoon
project for all ages – and when finished, will look incredibly
impressive.

Once you’re done, packaging the soaps creatively makes them an extra special personalised gift.

This is a fun project to make in an afternoon. Allow extra time for your soap to set.

This simple make-up bag pattern is easy to sew and makes a very practical gift. It's quite roomy and can hold plenty of toiletries, make-up or any bits and pieces.

Depending on the fabric choice it would make a suitable gift for a woman or man.

Putting in a zip can be tricky if you haven't done it before, but a confident sewist can make this zip up wash bag in around one hour.

You don't have to know how to knit to make these nautical knot inspired coasters. An automatic knitting machine quickly makes up the knitted cord to create these practial coasters.

Use ready made cord or rope as a shortcut to make this project even more quickly.

A set of four coasters bundled with a nice bottle of something, would make a welcome gift for any friend or relative.

If you use a knitting machine you can whip up these coasters in a couple of hours.

This peg bag is a super practical gift for someone that has just moved into a new home. Made with durable fabric, it will be appreciated for many years to come.

Add some pegs or fill with candy for an extra fun gift.

This peg bag should only take around an hour to make.

You can never have too many washcloths, and this quick and easy Tunisian crochet project made with cotton yarn is perfect for gift giving.

This spa style washcloth is a treat to use, try stitching it in
organic cotton for the ultimate in natural luxury. A wonderful gift for both adults and babies, especially when wrapped around a bar of handmade soap!

Each washcloth should only take you a couple of hours to finish if you are confident with Tunisian crochet.

This Bedside Gadget Caddy is designed to hold everything from reading glasses, remote controls, books and e-readers.

Ideal for people that need a little help organising their cluttered bedside table, or a teen heading off to college to keep their dorm room tidy.

Younger kids will love keeping there favourite books and toys on hand right by their bed.

Only straight line sewing required - so you can make this practical organiser with just simple sewing skills.

Measuring and cutting will take the most time when making this bedside organiser, sewing is fairly quick once you get going. Plan to spend a relaxing afternoon making this project.

If you're a quick knitter you can whip up this this simple triangle shawlette in just an evening. Light enough to wear in Spring and Summer, my mini shawl pattern is a super quick knit, suitable for all seasons.

Using only one ball of soft and silky yarn, this pattern makes for an economical but thoughtful gift.

A quick knitted can make this shawl in a evening or two.

This easy to make Crochet Market Bag is a modern take on the old fashioned string shopping bag. It looks great with it’s color-blocked design and is super practical too.

If you have a couple of balls of cotton yarn handy, this market bag makes a great last minute crochet gift idea for friends.

This project is a little more involved, a fast crocheter could probably hook this market bag in a weekend.

This has got to be one of the easiest sewing projects ever. If you don’t have a sewing machine, it’s easy enough to hand stitch.

Only two simple seams transform a collectable vintage hankie into a very practical tissue holder which makes a thoughtful gift.

This project is super fast to make and should only take less than 15 minutes to sew.

With one basic template, this softie pattern can can be adapted to make a bear, bunny or cat.

Quick and easy to sew, this soft toy pattern can be customized to suit your gift recipients personality.

Step-by-step instructions are included, so even new sewists can make this gift for a child successfully.

Enjoy designing and making a unique soft toy in an afternoon.

This easy to make felt needle book will keep your needles safe, and makes a great gift for a crafty friend.

If you have a ready made granny square, this needle book will take under an hour to make.

Make this big storage basket for a friend that appreciates a bit of recycling.

A great project for using up scraps of unwanted and unloved yarn, with the added bonus that this basket can then be used for storing more yarn in!

This project is more time consuming but addictive! You won't want to put it down. A fast crocheter can make it in a weekend or several evenings.

This rainbow hued basket is the perfect size, big enough to fit a ton of stuff like toys, knitting or shoes, but flexible enough to pack flat when not in use.

Make with robust t-shirt yarn, it's a fun an practical addition for a kids bedroom.

T-shirt yarn works up quickly. If you really motor, you could probably make this storage basket in a couple of evenings.

I'm a big fan of giving and receiving edible gifts. Even better when they can be made up in big batches to give to lots of friends and neighbours.

This delicious Jam is made following a simple Old Fashioned strawberry jam recipe with only 3 ingredients ans no added pectin.Includes jar sterilizing tips to make the whole process super easy!

Set aside a relaxing afternoon to make a big batch of strawberry jam.

When you run out of gift ideas, you can always opt to give a gift card or cash.

You can still add a bit of handmade charm to your gift by crocheting these Mini Present Pockets to put them in. You'll only need a little bit of leftover yarn to quickly crochet these simple gift card holders.

You could probably make one of these little gift pouches in around 90min, ideally while watching a cheesy Christmas movie!