Simple Wedding Shower Gifts?

[lhayes1976]

There are two teachers at school that are getting married this summer. I would like to make a simple homemade gift. Any suggestions? I'm so busy with the baby quilts (5), there's no way I could make a quilt for them, but I would still like to make something special and handmade.

[dmt148]

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A set of pillowcases in fun prints that would be meaningful to each of them, just to toss around after a hard day at school.

[sassyquilter]

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Someone I know made these "Going to the Chapel" tote bags with that embroidered on front and each bridesmaids name, very cute!
Would still be cute if just for bride.

[bakermom]

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The tote bags are a good idea, with a "brides emergency kit" inside. Needle and thread, clear nail polish, a couple hooks and eyes or snaps, Shout wipes, emery board,etc.

[Motorcycle*rooster]

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A table runner like this one only takes a few hours. Start to finish it only took 3 hours. and if you use a charm pack it will cut out some time because you wont have to cut your squares. Very fast and very easy. I made this one for my friends Bridal Shower and she loved it.

[janluna]

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Or a table runner or wall hanging with the Dresden Plate. They worked up quickly too. And people just love the Dresden Plate. Hugs, Jan L

[craftyladysam]

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Pillowcases sound like a great quick gift to make! There is a tut on how to make one too! Only time consuming thing would be picking out the fabric and maybe you have that in your stash! lol

[tamsterg7]

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I too like the pillowcase idea - never have enough of those!

[meemeecyn]

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How about a nice candle mat...using a block that might be significant for marriage; then they could put their Unity candle on it if they had one. Otherwise finding a candle that would match a color in the mat would make a great gift. Good luck!

[rebeccas-sewing]

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Wonderful gift ideas! I'm going to write them all down and keep the list for future reference when I need a quick gift. I love the candle mat idea. It would be neat to pick a simple pattern and make one for each season. The dresden plate makes a lovely candle mat.

[Katherine Vickery Ringo]

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How about a wall-hanging with their names and date they are going to be married in a nice frame? Something small that can be displayed on a tabletop next to their wedding photo might be really nice and personalized, especially if you can find out the colors of their wedding.

[rebeccas-sewing]

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If you have an embroidery machine, copying the wedding invitation and then incorporating it into a small wall hanging goes a step further. I personalized a lap quilt for a recent marriage by adding the invitation to the back of the quilt.

[Shiela]

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I love this idea, I know brides always have some kind of crisis so helping to divert them would make a great gift, maybe the tote bag could be something that she could use for her honeymoon as a carryon bag,