Christmas gifts?
#51
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I have a problem with people asking for gifts. For me a gift is somthing I choose to give.
This year I am giving Microwave Fabric Bowls - I will be handquilting them. I do not normally give Christmas gifts, primarily because I think it has gotten out of hand. I prefer to give gifts througout the year whenever I see something I think someone will like or can use. My mother (85) still has four sisters living and they all use microwaves and I feel these bowls make it easier and safer for them to use their microwaves. So these are what I will be making, especially for the elderly I will be thinking of this Holiday Season.
This year I am giving Microwave Fabric Bowls - I will be handquilting them. I do not normally give Christmas gifts, primarily because I think it has gotten out of hand. I prefer to give gifts througout the year whenever I see something I think someone will like or can use. My mother (85) still has four sisters living and they all use microwaves and I feel these bowls make it easier and safer for them to use their microwaves. So these are what I will be making, especially for the elderly I will be thinking of this Holiday Season.
#52
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
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I have done the same as Grandma Lehr... You have to decide whether your gift will be appreciated by the receivier. Some like handmade and appreciate them and others do not. My two sister in laws probably would not like them. So it just depends. I have made quilts, placemats, pillocases, and other small items for those who liked them. Good luck.
#54
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Georgia
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Yes, all the time. They're always the right color, size, etc. And believe it or not, they really like them. We have custody of an 11 year old granddaughter. Every year I make gifts for every teacher she's had since kindergarten. This year I'll be making 20 of whatever I make.
When my grandmother's parents came from Poland they didn't have much money so her mother made gifts. That's been passed down to all of us. Now my girls and daughter in law are making gifts to give. We actually have fun trying to figure out what to make each year so it's something different. We even share supplies. I alway make a label for embroider who the gift was to and from and the year.'
It's a challange to come up with something different each year. And the teachers tell me they look forward to Christmas to see what they'll get this year. I make things for them to decorate the room but most of them take them home to use at home.
It's fun!
When my grandmother's parents came from Poland they didn't have much money so her mother made gifts. That's been passed down to all of us. Now my girls and daughter in law are making gifts to give. We actually have fun trying to figure out what to make each year so it's something different. We even share supplies. I alway make a label for embroider who the gift was to and from and the year.'
It's a challange to come up with something different each year. And the teachers tell me they look forward to Christmas to see what they'll get this year. I make things for them to decorate the room but most of them take them home to use at home.
It's fun!
#55
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Maine-ly Florida
Posts: 3,926
Originally Posted by luv2so
Yes, all the time. They're always the right color, size, etc. And believe it or not, they really like them. We have custody of an 11 year old granddaughter. Every year I make gifts for every teacher she's had since kindergarten. This year I'll be making 20 of whatever I make.
When my grandmother's parents came from Poland they didn't have much money so her mother made gifts. That's been passed down to all of us. Now my girls and daughter in law are making gifts to give. We actually have fun trying to figure out what to make each year so it's something different. We even share supplies. I alway make a label for embroider who the gift was to and from and the year.'
It's a challange to come up with something different each year. And the teachers tell me they look forward to Christmas to see what they'll get this year. I make things for them to decorate the room but most of them take them home to use at home.
It's fun!
When my grandmother's parents came from Poland they didn't have much money so her mother made gifts. That's been passed down to all of us. Now my girls and daughter in law are making gifts to give. We actually have fun trying to figure out what to make each year so it's something different. We even share supplies. I alway make a label for embroider who the gift was to and from and the year.'
It's a challange to come up with something different each year. And the teachers tell me they look forward to Christmas to see what they'll get this year. I make things for them to decorate the room but most of them take them home to use at home.
It's fun!
#57
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Glenmoore, PA
Posts: 7,941
Originally Posted by sewred
Do any of you make Christmas gifts instead of buying them? Money is really tight this year and I thought about making gifts from my stash but do you think they will think I'm being cheap?
Also I need ideas please if you have some of what you've made or just an idea for the guys in my family? Please.
Also I need ideas please if you have some of what you've made or just an idea for the guys in my family? Please.
#58
My family loves homemade gifts. this year I am making them phentex slippers, hooded scarfs with matching knit gloves, hanging towels with crocheted tops, aprons amy maybe some bow tuck bags. I hope I can get it all done. I have also made my son a queen size log cabin quilt, all hand pieced and hand quilted.
#60
DH and I are in our mid 70's so there isn't too much we actually need. The past few years our children and grandchildren have gifted us with gift cards for restaurants, book stores and for me quilt shops. DH and I stretch them out so we're enjoying our gifts throughout the year. Last week we used one and told our granddaughter "Thanks for yesterday's lunch, we used my Birthday gift card".
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