This beautiful wrap was made in the UK October 2014, and it is a collaboration between two cousins, Katherine and Polly. 'Polly is based in Cambridge, and I live in Berwick-upon-Tweed, and with post, internet and enthusiasm (because we love your idea), we have had a lot of fun making GiveWraps that combine our different skills - Polly is an artist and prints her designs onto fabric which I, as a spinner, knitter and seamstress, incorporate into my patchworks.'
For a lucky recipient. Made together by Polly and Katherine in the UK October 2014.
Another gorgeous collaboration by Katherine and Polly. Made in the UK October 2014.
Made by Katherine in Berwick-upon-Tweed, UK.
Made in Melbourne 8 August 2014 by Emily.
GiveWrap made by Diana, Jacksonville, Alabama, USA. September, 2014
Made by Emily in Melbourne August 2014
Started in Melbourne, finished in Adelaide and made with love by Aisha during August-September 2014. Made out of a torn quilt cover (the rest will become hankies!) and leftover embroidery floss.
This beautiful turquoise silk dragon Givewrap is made by Polly. September 2014. Polly made use of some of her old lino blocks to print the pattern.
GiveWrap
GiveWrap is a fun project that aims to transform the culture of disposable gift wrap into one of reciprocal giving of treasured wrapping cloths.
Inspired by the traditional wrapping clothes of Japan and Korea, GiveWraps are a unique expression of their maker and contemporary life. They might be embroidered, appliqued, pieced, quilted or printed.
GiveWraps are given with a gift but not returned to the giver. Instead, they have a life of their own and are given and regiven continually. GiveWraps inspire us to make something that has no monetary value. It is not made for sale. Its value lies in the giving and increases the longer it remains in circulation.
GiveWraps can be the size of a pocket handkerchief up to the size of a bunny rug and use scraps and leftover bits of fabric, doilies, old table clothes, vintage pillow cases, really anything you have to hand.
Download instructions here and labels here.
Rebecca also wrote about our first ever GiveWrap workshop in this post on her blog needle & spindle.