Simple Sewn Gifts

Indulge your creativity—and stitch twenty-five fast and easy gifts from the heart.

A unique laundry bag, a retro apron, a Christmas stocking . . . Every one of these gorgeous gift ideas is simple to make, leaving you free to get creative with the embellishments. Yo-yos, appliqué, embroidery, and other stitching techniques add that essential touch of personalization and care to every project. Best of all, they also provide the perfect opportunity for you to try your hand at new decorative tricks—on a small and easy scale.
 
Includes color photos.