Christmas is fast approaching. I didn’t make any Christmas gifts last year but I am determined that this year will be different.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not going overboard…the kids will get one hand made gift each and the rest will be delivered by ‘Santa’ but where possible and appropriate, I hope to make and gift out a few handmade items.
I have drawn up a little list, started gathering supplies and am cracking on because I know that if I leave it any longer, time will get away from me.
These Liberty hand towels took no more than an hour to whip up and I am planning on giving them to Maddie’s childcare teacher/s with some soap.
I reckon they look pretty good (especially when you think of time invested) and if you are up for some quick Christmas gift making…here’s how you can do it.
To make 4 hand towels you will need:
4 pieces of waffle measuring 28″ x 17″
8 strips of Liberty (or another fabric of your choice) measuring 2″ x 17″
I basically used the same principle as the linen scarf and it’s important to note that all the edges are raw. I like that look but if you are after a neater finish you can always hem the edges.
Step 1: Top-stitch a quarter of an inch in from the edge of the waffle, around the entire perimeter. Repeat on each hand towel.
Step 2: Take 2 of your Liberty strips, position 2″ from the top edge of the waffle and 2″ from the bottom edge of the waffle. Pin and top stitch to attach. Repeat on each hand towel.
Step 3: Wash, trim and gift.
Told you – dead easy.
Waffle and Liberty purchased at Patchwork on Central Park.
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What a great little gift idea. Thanks for the tutorial, now I can steal it. I wanted you to know I highlighted your blog in a recent post of mine. So glad I found your blog. You provide so much inspiration!
so gorgeous. love em!
These look great! I love fast and fab ideas like this. And you've reminded me I really must start very soon or it will never be done. So much to do so little time..eek!
I love your hand towels. Waffle towels are my favorite. Should I make some for gifts…or just myself?
Thanks for the post.
Just gorgeous! talk about organized, maybe I should take a leaf rom your book.
They look great Kate, love the liberty with the crisp waffle white. Such a lovely idea and you right Christmas always creeps up on us!
Well speaking with my EC teacher hat on I can say I would have died if someone had of given me such a gorgeous and thoughtful gift! And way to go on the organisation Kate!
Those are so pretty!
Lucky teachers!! Great idea!
Lovely! Everyone adores fresh towels!
Jana
Those look awesome! Great idea for gifts!!
What a beautiful idea. They look lovely!
Snap! I had a similar idea lurking in my head…but mine involved the pre-made bias tape…your seem much simpler though… I am in awe of your organisation…I'll just keep plugging away at the BOM;) xxt
oh i love these…they are such a perfect gift.
I have a pile of white hand towels sitting here for that purpose. But you've given me the idea of gifting them to the teachers – what a fabulous idea! I also like them with some ricrac under the edges of the pretty fabric so only half shows. That and some soap will be perfect this year. Thanks so much!
I have some waffle weave I was going to use for the same thing. They look great
so pretty, too nice to wipe hands on!
this is fabulous…Loved the idea!
oh what a great idea, i love these. like you i love the look of raw edges. I am very impressed with your orginization! -kb
Really cute towels, and good for you for planning now and getting busy! I know your handmade gifts will be much appreciated!
thanks for sharing the tutorial, and very clever of you to start the x-mas gift making now!
Great idea. Very inspiring that you are already working on Xmas gifts. If only I could muster the energy…
HI: I am having a heck of time finding the waffle fabric for these. Did not see it on patch work on Central park. Any other suggestions of where I might find this fabric?
cathy
Really lovely.