wildyard

I would give each gift as I made it, with caring, love and thoughtfulness. That is the spirit of the season and your heart will be full of the spirit.
You can also participate in the other gift exchange or not as you wish, but it will probably be fun if you do, and you will be a part of the group activity. Let love and joy be in you and your heart filled with peace, knowing you acted with only the best of motives.

annieshane

I totally agree with this idea. Your hard work will truly be appreciated. If not, then you know what you won't be doing next year this time. Maybe the family members just don't know how to tell you they may not be able to do as much this year. I have heard numerous people talking about having to slim the lists. Sure have at my house!

Give your gifts and find the white elephant and join in the fun.

You made the gifts in love, give them in love and be proud of all your hard work.

GwenH

Oh wow, that is a tough decision to make, but I think I would give them just like you had planned, and just let them know that you had them all made before the plans were changed, and you hope they enjoy their gifts.

wraez

I agree, give them as birthday gifts, thinking of you gifts or whatever throughout the year. The person's whose name is on it will by delighted to receive it another time.

Don't get down in the dumps about it, maybe the others just couldn't do exchanges this year for financial reasons etc. Keep your spirits up, bright and happy. I'm sure this was not a reflection on you or your handwork!

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA

SewExtremeSeams

From what you wrote it does not seem that they did it to slight you. I would give the gifts as you had planned and join the junk exchange and have fun.

You originally made them in love, with them in mind and found joy in the thought of giving it to them. Don't rob yourself of the last little part for yourself.

Merry Christmas. :-D

cindygale

i would go ahead and give the presents to them. after all they are made and given with love. sometimes i have given a gift and the person has said but i don't have a gift for you..i tell them its about giving and not receiving and i want you to have this gift.
oh and also take a gift for the exchange....

Lucy90

I would give the gifts as planned. The gifts were made before the exchange was changed. Just wish everyone a Merry Christmas and give them their gifts and enjoy the holidays. It isn't worth ruining your Christmas.

jitkaau

Perhaps others are feeling a financial crunch at this time and don't want to make a big deal out of it,but still enjoy Christmas. I would put my disappointment aside and join in the white elephant gag-gifts. You can then give your creations to everyone during the following year for their birthdays. Hope all goes well for you at Christmas.

champagnebubbles

ditto :)

moonwolf47

You made it for them, I would give it to them. Love the tooth fairy pillows!