In the third of our Cloth House DIY Christmas gift ideas we put the focus on gift wrapping. Second in line, of course, to fabric and cloth; Packaging is another of our favourite things and what better time to experiment and get creative with gift wrap than during the festive season…

Cassandra Ellis’ beautiful book “Cloth” shows us how to make “Furoshiki”.  A simple square of cloth that is endlessly versatile, perfect for gift wrapping and a great way to give purpose to any precious scraps of fabric you’ve been holding onto! We used Cloth House Gingham in Cherry and Paintbox in Midnight to make her book wrap and bag wrap.

Place your book in the centre of the Furoshiki

Wrap one side over and tuck under

Repeat and twist two remaining corners

Tie a knot to make a handle for carrying.

Hem the sides of your chosen fabric

Tie single knots in two opposite corners and fold inside

Twist two remaining corners to form handles

Tie handles togther and fill with gifts

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