A Great DIY Gift Idea

When the fall rolls around I am ALWAYS looking for great DIY gift ideas to create for so many events.

You know me, gift ideas that use photos are ones that I am ALWAYS loving!

Of course, there’s Christmas gifts to create because you know I am all about heart gifts and gift ideas that I create for those in my life.

But I am sharing a NEW DIY gift idea today that is perfect for so many occasions.

I knew that photos could be transferred to fabric and added to sewing projects and quilts.

That’s when my mind went on overload. To add a photo for any occasion to a blanket? Genius!

My mind went to photos of graduations, Christmas cards, adoptions, weddings, engagements, those who just need something snugly…are you getting me?

The uses for this gift are endless. Truly!

For those who know me, I LOVE to sew. Even if you don’t sew, I got you!

The grands and great littles in my life always love a great blanket. I can create a quilt for them, but, this solution is a fast and easy one that speaks directly from my heart.

Adding a favorite photo for the occasion is the perfect personalization for that blanket. Even if it’s a bit of comfort for those having a difficult time, often the photo speaks volumes.

Do you love to make gifts, too?

Good! Then come sit beside me. You will be so far ahead in the special gift giving department that you will be amazed!

So here goes:

DIY GIFT PROJECT RECAP:

• Simply begin by selecting the perfect photo that matches the occasion for the gift giving.
• Determine color to be printed.
• Set the size that you want the image to be printed.
• Add the Threads inkjet fabric sheet to the printer and print the image.
• Cut the photo to size and remove the paper backing.
• Immerse and swish face down in a solution of a little Snuggle fabric softener with cool water for 15 seconds.
• Remove and lay face down on a towel and blot the back to remove extra moisture.
• Let dry on clean surface.
• Place photo between craft paper and set image with a dry iron for a few seconds.
• Add fusible interfacing to the photo and then peel off backing and add to the corner of the blanket.
• Applique the photo edge with a zigzag or blanket stitch. Feel free to blanket stitch by hand if you don’t have a sewing machine! Trim the threads and you are ready for gift giving!

So…what gift will you create using this method?

My wheels are turning.

This is such a fast and easy way to make a blanket, that I cannot even contain the joy it brings me! The hardest part is selecting the image or perhaps waiting for that photo to dry before adding it to a blanket.

I can’t wait to see what you will create with this in the gift department!

Won’t you share your gift ideas with me?

There’s no time like the present to begin!

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Are these blankets inspiring you to add a photo for a gift? They are me!

Enjoy creating! Thanks for joining me today!