It's May 1 - which means if you haven't thought about what you'll be giving your mother this year it's time to start planning..... Mother's Day is only 11 days away! Here's some fun (free) projects to get you started:

For those who's mom loves to cook here's an adorable Quick and Easy tutorial half apron [link via the Apronista], a hand cut felt applique cover up [link via Craft], or this fantastic recycled denim overall that's been altered to make a full size apron. Don't have time to whip one up? Then try to win yourself this pink frilly apron and tea cozy.

CraftGossip has a number of links for projects that would be perfect for mom including pillows, napkins and makeup bags.

If your mom loves the outdoors, pack a picnic back full of goodies and include a few handmade oilcloth placemats. [link via Craft]

(Most) Moms appreciate homemade knits. Knitty has two new surprises up just in time to whip up for Mother's Day - this gorgeous cardigan and these cozy socks.

For the bag-o-haulic, Quilting Arts TV has a fun quilted bag (you'll need register with the site and look for #107) [link via Quality Time] and Japanese coin purse or try this pattern for a square bottom tote and cosmetic travel case.