On my blog we have been having a chat about all those good intentions we have to make gifts throughout the year. I thought I would start this off and perhaps we can add inspiration, patterns, ideas for gifts and pics of anything we have made ready for birthdays or next Christmas. I know we all beaver away for KAS but need to get those gifts made too. I usually only get as far as making a list of gifts I intend to make - then go out and buy things last minute. So let's support each other and see what we can produce this year.
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Now working on a few little bags ready for the next Christmas shoebox collection. What are you up to ladies - are those resolutions getting lost as we all get busy again ... know the feeling! :-)
This thread is giving me lots of good ideas for next year-though I must start SOON! Probably one of my most successful presents have been fingerless gloves-I have knitted lots of these and have had requests for more (my daughter has 3 pairs now-she works in a very cold office/unit and hers fingers go numb when on the computer all day!) They take very little time or yarn to knit and are SO practical.There are lots of lovely patterns in current knitting magazines and on Ravelry as they have become very fashionable( probably the only part of my current wardrobe that is fashionable!:) )
Fingerless gloves are in fashion in Canada as well. I crocheted 2 pair last year and they were well received.
I have never had a go at gloves Charis - perhaps I should try them.
Have had another day making cards and will post some pics of my efforts. Fellow KASer Elaine Jones gave me a big box of card making supplies and I have been putting them to good use. Another friend gave me an old diary with beautiful pictures of cats - I have finally got around to cutting them out and with the fabric "paper" Elaine gave me have made some pretty good cards - if I do say so myself!
The cards sound interesting. Looking forward to photos.
Well, spent a really lovely day today with 2 friends. I made cards and taught another friend to crochet. They were laughing about how I would soon have her crocheting squares for ~KAS. Third friend doing some structural paper craft work. So many laughs - must do this more often as it is good for the soul.
So glad to find I am not alone in my sizing up of a card for tag potential as soon as I open the envelope!
I received lovely home produced gifts from my cousin this year...a jar of preserved lemons (used in Moroccan recipes) and a jar of cheese balls made from yogurt; this is a Palestinian recipe and they taste very similar to goat's cheese. Such a lot of time and thought went into all that, which means so much more than a bought gift.
My gift to my family is going to be: being better prepared and less fraught and grumpy over the festive season!!!!
Thanks for the ideas Anne. There are so many things we could do if we were a bit more prepared! Some of the things on my list to make are decoupaged items like tissue box covers, plant pots, key holders, letter racks. I really enjoy decoupage and used to do a lot but guess what - haven't done any for ages. Also pots of hyacinths starting to sprout in a nice bowl. We make damson gin every year and a minature bottle of that is always a welcome little gift. The food gifts are so much more interesting than a box of chocolates aren't they.
Any more ideas for our list?
Mmm, damson gin sounds interesting. I really fancy making elderflower champagne. Its very yummy and seems quite straight forward.
Jeni
It is very easy Jeni - I make cordial every year which lasts very well and is fantastic mixed with sparkling water. A friend of mine freezes hers in ice cube trays to take out through the summer. I love elderflowers - fantastic scent.
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