Quilted to a Tea

I really love my girlfriends and when we get together there is so much laughter and talking and support. It is just wonderful, so after weeks and weeks of snow, travel, holidays and just life it was time for the girlfriends to meet and catch up.The emails started darting back and forth, first a day was decided on, them a time, then a place. It took some doing but soon 5 of the 6 of us were able to make a date. We don’t usually exchange gifts but since it was two days after Valentine’s day I decided a little token was in order.

The pattern for the little bag was a freebie from a very creative young ladies blog. I’ts an adorable little bag that holds a gift card or in my case a tiny Whitman’s sampler and some tea bags because my girlfriends and I know, a cup of tea and a little chocolate can do wonders for the spirit.

Aren’t these adorable? They really took very little time to make and very little fabric. I added a little lace on the top edge, a tassel and a tiny teapot charm. The great thing about this little pattern is that you can personalize it so very easily. Be sure to check out all the photos on the Halcyongreen blog for some great ideas for these little gift bags.

So, gather your girlfriends whenever you can. They are so important as we navigate along our life path. I wouldn’t trade mine for anything!

Filed under: Crafts on February 22nd, 2009