<p> Jam Jar Topper</p><p>Needed: Scraps of fabric ribbon or twine Optional: lace or rickrack, bit of batting</p><p>A quick project to add a special homemade touch to a jam or jelly jar. You can make your own jam, buy it at the farmer’s market…..or even, heaven forbid…from the grocery store.</p><p>This is a cute idea for a quick gift. Add some fresh baked biscuits and you will be surely invited back.</p><p>I use fabric with a theme that matches the jam/jelly inside. Apple prints for apple jelly, etc. We have a great selection of fruit and vegetable (especially apple and grape) fabrics on our website. </p><p>You can use any size jar. I cut a circle slightly larger than 1 inch all around. Therefore, if the top is 5 inches, I cut about a 7-inch circle. A teacup works really well, if you do not have a circle maker. </p><p>I like to sew eyelet or rickrack around the edge. Please use matching thread color, do not use white for everything. If in a hurry, cut the circle with pinking shears or wavy blade on rotary cutter, omitting the lace.</p><p>I like to add a bit of scrap batting or filling (cotton balls will also work in a pinch) under the fabric on top of the lid. Hold the fabric circle in place with a rubber band. Tie a ribbon, jute, burlap strip, or twine round the top to hide the rubber band.</p><p>I usually include a note with the description of contents/ingredients. Sometimes, I use some of the matching fabric on the tag. I try to give a recipe as well. I like to hand write them instead of typing. I think it makes it more personal and people will remember me. If it is special, I add a jam spreader too. </p><p>I have also made a set of matching napkins. If you have extra fabric, you can sew a stripe across a tea towel. We have a great selection of tea towels and toweling on our website.</p><p>These toppers work well with all canned goods. Use a fabric that matches your kitchen décor for other vegetables or pickles and such. They look super in a hutch or on the windowsill. I have also filled a jar with assorted teas/teabags and made a topper with tea print fabrics. We have a great selection of coffee and tea themed fabrics on our website.</p><p>Please enjoy! Robin Brisson Quilter Studio www.lovemyfabrics.com 2016</p>