Christmas gifts?
#21
I've been trying for many years now to make my own gifts especially for Christmas. So far, basically no one has gotten the hint to "make" something for me. :( I also keep track of things given every year so that I know "who" I gave what so that I don't end up giving that person the same thing the next year. I do enjoy making pot holders and dish towels with appliques on them. I also do a lot of bath towel sets with strips of pretty fabric sewn on it...works out well for the boys and men in the family. Sometimes if it's for a couple, then I will sew a set of towels...2 bath, 2 hand, 2 face. Also do the same with thin, cheap towels for people who have dogs. My latest thing is building baskets (or reasonable fact simile) and fill with homemade items and things added to it built around a theme, add cheap glass Christmas ornaments and pinecones and then wrap it up in cellophane with a huge bow (ribbon roll purchased from Costco or Sam's about this time of the year). If people don't like my homemade things...oh well. It's what "I' like to do.
#23
With 5 great nieces and nephews I have been trying to make their Christmas presents. The kids are all under 7 and I enjoy doing it. However, I never hear a word from their parents. One parent, even when asked if they received the gifts, didn't respond (I leave them with my sister since I live 500 miles away). So this year they are getting something small that I've made and a gift card for WalMart. Don't give to niece or nephew. For Mom and inlaws I'm trying to come up with something. They will each get a microwave bowl mitt and who knows what else.
I'm tired of spending my time for gifts that aren't appreciated. I'll make charity kids quilts instead.
I'm tired of spending my time for gifts that aren't appreciated. I'll make charity kids quilts instead.
#24
Originally Posted by Grama Chris
In our immediate family of 17 we excgh names & you have to make an ornament that depicts that person. The GK's come up with some very ingenious ideas. I'll make hand stitched dish towels, table runners, wall hanging w/embellishments on them, coasters, quilts, aprons for the guys cuz they love to grill even in the winter time :)
#25
Originally Posted by Deborah12687
I am making towlet seats covers for my family this year. They kinda got my goat how they treated the things I made for them last year. Maybe they will get the hint....hmmmmmmm!
#26
I was thinking of making a few quilted casserole carriers. I've been thinking of doing it for the past few years but didn't. I've ordered some insubrite batting so this year is the year I actually might do it, just have to find the pattern again.
#27
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Minnesota
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In our family, you drew names. Once everybody was an adult, we stopped exchanges entirely and only get gifts for the kids. It's ridiculously expensive to buy (or even make) gifts for everybody, but then I came from a family of 8.
I give quilts and afghans to everybody for birthdays and events. I'll be doing tote bags, coasters and hot pads this coming year since everybody has requested them.
I give quilts and afghans to everybody for birthdays and events. I'll be doing tote bags, coasters and hot pads this coming year since everybody has requested them.
#29
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Medford, Wisconsin, up north in God's country
Posts: 146
Originally Posted by BluegrassGurl
Originally Posted by Grama Chris
In our immediate family of 17 we excgh names & you have to make an ornament that depicts that person. The GK's come up with some very ingenious ideas. I'll make hand stitched dish towels, table runners, wall hanging w/embellishments on them, coasters, quilts, aprons for the guys cuz they love to grill even in the winter time :)
#30
Last Christmas I made patchwork scarves since we were in the middle of moving. This year I am making a lap quilt around twin size for the aunts and uncle. The rest of the relatives will probably get store bought items since they aren't into handmade that much. I may make potholders as well to throw in baskets I put together.
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