Hello Cuties, this is a fleur-de-lis I have had since forever. I needed to make a man's gift and joansatx, one of our Cuties here, suggested I made one of these. She had given me the links to a couple sites, but I decided to sew mine instead, as I wanted one more square. I don't know about you, but I love it. It is always so hard to come up with, sewn or embroidered gifts, for our men. It is made out of vinyl and I sewed the frames around with my walking foot. Have a great day/night where ever you may be-Toogie

by toogie 21 Sep 2017

Thank you, I thought man or woman would like this and it would also be good, at home, for remotes and such. My daughter wants one for her DH. She says he comes home, his shades are in one place, wallet in another and so on. She actually text me photos .-lol

by toogie 21 Sep 2017

Thank you I sure am happy a Cutie shared this idea with me and I could in turn, could try to help you all out. Hope you can make one for someone's Christmas.

by toogie 21 Sep 2017

I'm glad to know you plan on using my directions for making one of these. Let me know if you need anything.

by toogie 17 Sep 2017

I actually may make one, for the woman traveler, too. I hope the men will come to appreciate them, even if they don't at first.
On our Maine trip, we only had one woman that came up to the front of the bus and thank us for her gift- She won the the travel journal I covered, with the lighthouse embroidery. And then of course, the woman who pleaded with me, for my Maine lobster/lighthouse bag I had been using all week!-lol
We will see how appreciative any of this group will be.
One man was a retired Army general on that trip. He was deaf due to war but he was so courteous and seemed so kind. His wife died suddenly a few months ago, unexpectedly....He never spoke a word to me but would offer the way, ahead of him, but I would always refuse and wait until everyone got off. At the end of the trip he surprised me when he said, "He hoped the next time we meet, he would be able to hear." I found out he was going to have some kind of implant surgery, when he got home. I hope if he did, it was successful.

by toogie 17 Sep 2017

Yes, just in time for Christmas AND planning another trip so he can use it!-lol-Have a safe, relaxing holiday!-Toogie

by toogie 17 Sep 2017

Thanks Lidia, I am so happy joansatx/Cutie told me about these. I think they make a perfect gift.

by toogie 16 Sep 2017

I have put up the instructions how to make it, in Community/Sewing. If you need anything else, just ask. Best Wishes-Toogie

by noah 16 Sep 2017

thanks my friend hugs

by toogie 16 Sep 2017

Look in Sewing, okay?

by noah 16 Sep 2017

Got it thanks:):)

by toogie 16 Sep 2017

High praise, but not deserving, this was so simple to make. I have my vinyl ready for my 4th one. My niece loved this and told me there are 8 men on this trip. I will make an extra 1 or 2 just in case.
As I said before joansatx/Cutie gave me the suggestion. Can't thank her enough.
You will have to make Trevor's when you get back....for the NEXT trip!-lol

by toogie 16 Sep 2017

We think so too. My niece came and I cooked lunch today. She loves this and the fact it lies flat to travel/pack.

by toogie 16 Sep 2017

Thanks Vicki!

by toogie 16 Sep 2017

I think so too!

by jrob 16 Sep 2017

Snaps.

by toogie 16 Sep 2017

jrob is right,Kam Snaps! Did you look at the pictures of it in Community/Chat about the gifts for 35 people?

by pennyhal2 17 Sep 2017

I'll have to take a look. Gifts For 35??!!!

by pennyhal2 17 Sep 2017

Ok. Took a look and now I get it. Thanks!

by toogie 21 Sep 2017

Bet you thought I had 35 g-kids-lol

by toogie 16 Sep 2017

Thank you very much, hope the men think so, too.

by toogie 16 Sep 2017

Sometimes links aren't allowed but look in your INBOX at top.

by toogie 16 Sep 2017

I thought it did too, not because I made it, but what I mean it doesn't look 'homemade', like some people frown upon. Thanks!

by toogie 16 Sep 2017

Thank you Sonja, I think the wives will like it too, especially if the men are scratching the furniture swiping their change up.

by toogie 16 Sep 2017

I do too, but I think maybe I should downsize it just a little. While I like the size to hold their wallet, change, keys, etc all in one spot, they may not have enough space where they will sat the valet on. What do you think? The bottom is a little less than 9 inch square.

by Sewmum1 edited 17 Sep 2017

Different sizes would make a great idea even better! You could make them nesting to keep things even more organised. I would use one about half the size to keep my watch and Ventolin in next to the bed.

by toogie 17 Sep 2017

Thanks

by toogie 16 Sep 2017

I like the vinyl too, Carol. Unfortunately yesterday, when I went to see Avery, I went by the store and they didn't have anymore like this. I had to get black and it's rather smooth, where this brown has a little texture.

by toogie 16 Sep 2017

Thank you and joansatx again. It is a great idea for those hard-to-think-of-men-gifts.

by toogie 16 Sep 2017

Thank you & I cannot thank joansatx enough for her suggestion. I should have also said, the reason for snapped corners, in the morning when you pack your luggage, unsnap your valet and it packs flat, so it won't take up space or sides be crushed. I love the brown vinyl too. I think it looks rich, even though the photos are not too good.