Matt and Shari » Handmade Gifts

Make Ribbon Pillows for the Holidays

Shari Hiller — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 16:04:20 +0000

How about creating a beautiful ribbon pillow by weaving together beautiful holiday ribbons? It makes for lovely décor or even a special gift. Anyone who knows me well knows that pillows are one of my favorite accessories, any time of the year. I think holiday pillows are particularly festive – especially when they are hand-made...

The post Make Ribbon Pillows for the Holidays appeared first on Matt and Shari.

Rustic Birch Tree Napkin Rings

Shari Hiller — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 01:06:01 +0000

Birch tree napkin rings seem like a fall to winter item to me, but if you have rustic style decor in your home, Shari seems to think they’d be fine all year-long. Well, that sounds even better to me because once I make them, I really would like them to be used! Birch tree napkin...

The post Rustic Birch Tree Napkin Rings appeared first on Matt and Shari.

Sew an Apron with Pockets

Shari Hiller — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 14:03:26 +0000

Aprons with pockets make so much sense, but I never see anyone wearing them. What’s the problem? They are super easy to make, so you can have one that you love in a couple of hours, and you can make them to fit YOU! Here’s how. Materials List: 1 ¼ yards of your favorite washable...

The post Sew an Apron with Pockets appeared first on Matt and Shari.

Easy Napkin Rings in Fall Apple Shapes

Shari Hiller — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 12:45:35 +0000

Apples are a fall staple, and I think its fun to add them to your seasonal décor during the autumn months. A fun and very inexpensive way to do that is by hand stitching up a whole basket full of apple napkin rings out of felt. Here’s how easy it is to do. Materials List:...

The post Easy Napkin Rings in Fall Apple Shapes appeared first on Matt and Shari.

Cloth Napkins are Elegant and Easy

Shari Hiller — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 12:36:04 +0000

You might not call my “apple” cloth napkins elegant, but they certainly were easy and you can create any ambiance you like by selecting fabrics that portray the look or feeling you are going for. When you select your cloth napkin fabrics, make sure they are of an absorbent fiber like cotton. Materials for 2...

The post Cloth Napkins are Elegant and Easy appeared first on Matt and Shari.

Knit a Corner to Corner Baby Afghan

Shari Hiller — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 02:28:48 +0000

Isn’t it wonderful when a baby comes into your life? Well, when one is on the way, you need to get busy and make that baby a blanket to wrap up with love! This seed stitch blanket is a winner and it’s a pattern I found on the wrapper of the Bernat Baby yarn I...

The post Knit a Corner to Corner Baby Afghan appeared first on Matt and Shari.

Get Organized Using Your Recycled Jars

Shari Hiller — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 21:00:53 +0000

A recycled jar “carrier” can be used for so many things. I like the idea of silverware and napkins for a buffet, but it could hold candies, craft items, office supplies and more. This is also a good project to do with kids since you can have most of the cutting done at your local...

The post Get Organized Using Your Recycled Jars appeared first on Matt and Shari.

Sew Your Own Mini Felt Conversation Hearts

Shari Hiller — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 19:58:04 +0000

Candy conversation hearts are all the rage around Valentine’s Day, but with a few scraps of felt and embroidery floss you can make some of your own that have your sentiments on them and can be used year after year. Materials List: Variety of 9×12 felt squares or scraps Heart shaped template or cookie cutter Coordinating embroidery...

The post Sew Your Own Mini Felt Conversation Hearts appeared first on Matt and Shari.

Turn a Used Sweater into a Pillow Cover

Shari Hiller — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:01:48 +0000

When a favorite sweater doesn’t fit anymore, don’t throw it away, turn it into a pillow cover and enjoy it years longer. That’s exactly what our friend Jennifer did with her baby sweaters. My Italian Grandma was a prolific knitter. For my 7 siblings and me, both of my parents, and countless others, she knitted sweaters,...

The post Turn a Used Sweater into a Pillow Cover appeared first on Matt and Shari.

Roll Coins into Candy for Stocking Stuffers

Shari Hiller — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:35:22 +0000

Stocking stuffers are difficult to figure out, but these candy coins will make every stocking searcher happy because they can use the cash to purchase exactly what they want! You’d expect me to show you several of these since they are so small, but it’s tough to hang onto money these days, even if it...

The post Roll Coins into Candy for Stocking Stuffers appeared first on Matt and Shari.