Whether it’s a handmade card (click here for a floral one), a garden posy or a more ambitious project, mums love receiving gifts made by their children. The difference between adults and school children, who have been instructed by a teacher to make something for Mother’s Day, is that an adult is bound to know Mum’s tastes and can craft something much more beautiful and/or useful.
Fabric Crafts: Wall Hanger and Tote
A wall hanger or a tote bag are quick and good looking presents. The wall hanging pictured was made by sowing squares of fabric together, sowing a ribbon on top to hide seams and making two channels on each end to insert a bamboo cane or dowel cut to size. The top dowel was then hung to the wall using cup hooks. The tote bag is so simple it didn’t need a template, but if the maker doesn’t feel confident with fabric, lots of free templates are available online.