Marjpf

I have almost finished 14 lap quilts for friends and family. I did have two selfish motives for doing this. First, I got a long arm last year for Christmas and wanted to get in lots of practice. Second, I had lots of scraps and wanted to get some used up. After I get the binding done on all of them, I'll post pictures. The nephews will also get some cash or a gas gift card, since that seems to be the main thing they really need.

katyquilter

Yes, I'm making some smaller quilts. Every year I make flannel pants for my little grandsons so this year, I'm taking all the flannel scraps and cutting 4 inch squares and making them each a lap quilt. I'm sure they'll recognize all the different prints from their pants from the last few years. Each one has a different color solid mixed in and I have embroidered their names on the solid color and also used for the backing and border.

shopella

I'm so broak if I don't make stuff(not all quilted)there will be no gifts to exchange.We will save the money for food and have a christmas feast! The day will be split between my family and Chris's family. we will have music and the kids will play and everyone will exchange a little something!and I will forget for the day how broak I am because I am rich in family and love:)

bookworm

I'd like to but I'm not sure what I'm going to make. Everyone I get gifts for are getting quilts for birthdays this year. I could do purses or totes for the women on my list but for the guys..... hmm..... any ideas?

susanlh

not this year. all my kids (son, daughterinlaw, daughter, soninlaw, grandson) all got quilts last year as well as quilted christmas stockings. i'm taking this year off from homemade and giving cash only.

RedGarnet222

I always make something and buy something. That way they feel like they got both. LOL! I also make up candy,jellies and baked goods baskets to give to each too. It is fun and makes the holiday very homey feeling for me. It is a ton of work, but, I love it.

mic-pa

Last year the grands all got a quilted stocking with goodies in them. The adults got table runners, potholders, purses etc. So this year I think I will give gift cards as they all have quilts now. Maybe make a few quilted items but not many.

horsefeather41

yes, i've already started

horsefeather41

my family would rather have something i've made. in fact if i buy them something they tell me, mom i wish you would have made me something. nice huh????

Teresa 54

you are funny "quilting memaw"
I started already. My entire family gets hand made items, everyone enjoys everything I give.