Do you have one of those “Leslie Knope” (from Parks and Rec) in your family? Someone who always gives the perfect handmade gift, and trying to match their gift-giving awesomeness causes you stress? In my family it is my oldest daughter. So I got really excited when I saw the following tutorial. My daughter cross-stitches every where she goes, and a travel thread catcher should be just the thing.

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Here is my start:

For the cardboard circles I used the outside of a mason jar lid. For.the fabric circles I  used the bottom of a CeraVe container. The only thing I’m missing is part of a Pringles can, and I will get that later today. This is where I had to stop:

I am moving along on my quilt top, just over halfway done, and all but three rows assembled.

What have you been making? What is the best handmade gift you were ever given?