Hostess Gifts to Make - 6 Hostess Gifts to Sew in no time!

[@elizabethskabernicky2497]

Top stitching.

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Thanks!

[@EspressoBaby]

You are an excellent teacher. Thank you for your time and for sharing your talents. I just subscribed. 🤝

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Thank you and welcome!

[@rosehixon2790]

❤ Very good you’re an excellent teacher. I love it that you do go fast through the parks it will be boring to watch you just stitch, but you still show us that you’re doing it and how you do it.

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Thanks! It’s a balance - showing how it’s done without making it too long and boring!

[@elsafischer3247]

Great tutorial and your hints

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Thanks - enjoy!

[@kateholligan3855]

Fabulous tutorial. Great timing for me!!!

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Thanks and I’m so glad!

[@janedavis2128]

You are a great teacher. Thanks for the video!

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Thank you and you’re welcome - have you checked out my membership site? Lots of ideas - no ads 😉 you can try it for $1 and see if it’s for you sewwithtarareed.com/dollar-trial

[@janedavis2128]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@ArtistTaraReed]

You too! 🎄

[@dlwrules]

This is fabulous!! Thank you!! And I would definitely appreciate more wine bags!

[@sharonlalli1414]

Yes!! As a tote bag (double).

[@ArtistTaraReed]

You’re very welcome and duly noted 🍷🛍️

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Great idea!

[@hotstar9000]

Definitely want to make these. Nice bags

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Tis the season for hostess gifts!

[@SusanPeck-k2n]

Never mind on the tailor’s chalk you used. I found it 😊

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Great - have fun!

[@elizabethskabernicky2497]

Why not use your pinking shears?

[@ArtistTaraReed]

I'm not able to see when you asked that question - and I'm wondering myself b/c I LOVE my pinking shears!

[@rosehixon2790]

Stitching is when you take the interfacing and one layer of fabric Institute so that it doesn’t turn out and do the right side as in garment sewing when you see the stitching on both the top and the bottom that is topstitching. You certainly taught me a lot and I enjoy your videos very much❤😊

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Thank you for the clarification and I’m glad you’re enjoying my videos! 🥰

[@pwile2002]

What does institute mean?

[@garnbarn2]

Typo for “and stitch”?

[@ArtistTaraReed]

@@pwile2002 my guess is "instead"? Not sure tho...

[@pwile2002]

@@ArtistTaraReed she replied that it was a typo for "and stitch." Those darn autocorrects!

[@elizabethskabernicky2497]

I can see it.

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

After you cut off the excess from the box corners, you can sew the 2 wrong sides together so your lining gets attached to the bag. Am going to try the chain piercing for sure though. TY

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Great idea - thx and happy sewing!

[@SusanPeck-k2n]

Wow. Fun. This takes me back to the mid-70’s when I made these as Easter baskets. I attached thin ribbons to tie corners up. Added grass and candies, etc. kids still have those. 😊 by the way, where did you get those drawing “chalks”?

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Will you be making Easter Baskets again?

[@vickiemasuda6904]

Hi Tara, love your tutorials, got lots of ideas for my sewing business., I especially like to get new tips for bowl cozies since they are my best sellers. I love the gypsy quilter pre cut batting for the bowl cozies, saves me time. I was looking on their site and the roll of batting you showed has scrim, I was reading that the batting should not have scrim to be microwave safe, is that the case? Also thank you for the tips about using licensed fabric. It’s always a concern in making items. Great video. Happy Holidays! P

[@ArtistTaraReed]

I’ll double check about the batting -I thought they said I could use it - will report back! Happy sewing and hope you have the perfect amount of sales to stay busy but not overwhelmed (hard to strike that balance sometimes!)

[@RachelHerrington-e1h]

My daughter, granddaughter and stepmother end up with what I make. I do not have one quilt that I've made. I made a red white and blue stocking for my machine at work last year since we make military boots. The plant manager walked by and ask where I got it I told him I made it. It now hangs in HIS office 😂😂

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Not everyone has the time or desire to quilt and what a compliment that your plan manager confiscated your stocking (I guess... hopefully he asked nicely first!) Merry Christmas!

[@janedavis2128]

Going to make Kozis after this

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Have fun!

[@lucilledaub5991]

Where did you get your ruler ring?You drove me crazy by changing your mind on how to do these cozy bowls.Where can I order the templates for the cozies?

[@ArtistTaraReed]

My ring was a gift so not sure where it’s from

[@dale3404]

And not having the correct color bobbin thread prepared.

[@SonyaLaBombard]

My mom takes my projects. She also volunteers my projects for fund raisers.

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Sounds like a great team effort!

[@karlaloves2garden]

I don't have fusible fleece - can I use insulbrite for the fabric tray?

[@ArtistTaraReed]

I just compared the thickness and it should work, or you could use regular batting. The main difference with substituting either of them for the fusible fleece would be movement since they aren't fusible. So I would recommend you quilt the fabric to the insulbrite a little before putting the tray together. Hopefully that makes sense. LMK how it goes!

[@karlaloves2garden]

@@ArtistTaraReed Thank you Tara for your prompt response. I was able to get an Amazon order for delivery tomorrow of the fusible fleece you linked for this project. Thanks again so much and Best Wishes to you and your family for a wonderful Christmas and New Year!

[@ArtistTaraReed]

@@karlaloves2garden I'm so glad as I think having it fused will be better in the long run. I just took mine on a trip and used them to organize jewelry and other little things (someone suggested that in a comment) - loved it! Now my sister wants "non-fish ones please" 🤣 Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year as well!

[@dale3404]

Did you say to cut each of the four squares at 5-1/4”? Using a 1/4 inch seam allowance, that would yield 10 inches across. If you need 11 inches total, that would be 5-1/2 inches for each square plus 1/4 inch for the seam allowance, which equals 5-3/4 inches for each square.

[@ArtistTaraReed]

If I said 5 1/4” that was a mistake - your math is correct!

[@lucilledaub5991]

Where can I order the templates for cozies?

[@ArtistTaraReed]

I always try to add links in the descriptions - here’s my Amazon affiliate link: Creative Grid Bowl Cozy Template Set - amzn.to/3nAwh5C

[@janiceprice7403]

I’ve only heard it called topstitching.

[@ArtistTaraReed]

I had too until I had someone tech edit a pattern and now I’m just confused 😂 think I’ll stick with topstitching

[@sarahbarton4100]

I watch the making of a product before I decide to buy a pattern. Or not buy.

[@ArtistTaraReed]

Makes sense