Whenever I make an embroidered present I struggle with the decision of what I should put the embroidery on. I’ve always been adverse to giving people things to hang on their walls, so no framed pieces. I’m also not super experienced at sewing so I avoid as a general rule things like clothing. Boxes require the box, and can sometimes act as clutter (although they are something I would like to try in the near future).
In any case, so far I’ve only tried two types of things bigger than a sachet: pillows and bags. Pillows are fairly straightforward, even with a few additions. Bags sound easy, but actually they’re a bit trickier. I’m sure someone with more sewing experience would laugh, but for someone who hasn’t quite gotten the trick of sewing a straight line with a machine, it’s true!
Basil and Tofu 