Hand-made gifts are those we are sure to enjoy making and giving. One quick and easy sented one is to cut out circles of holiday cotton fabric using pinking shears, place some potpourri in the center, gather together with a rubber band, cover the band with ribbon - tie onto a holiday tree or attach to a gift package as decoration.

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Christmas Stockings to Sew
The Christmas stocking is one of those much cherished holiday traditions that have long endured. The simple stocking shapes are easy to sew and make charming hand-crafted gifts or home decorations.  

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