I am knitting socks this year, again, seems like there is somebody who needs a new pair every year. This year it is my daughter and her husband. They are 4-needle, thick socks that go under boots or to wear around the house on cold evenings. Then after Christmas I need to make a pair for me, I've worn a hole in mine! And some wire wrapped jewelry for my daughter in law, and a couple of knitted scarves for other friends.
2007-12-01 15:57:00 · 13 answers · asked by Isadora 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
I'm hooking some rugs for Christmas gifts. They take forever to make (at least for me), so I have to start in the spring time to get them all done by Christmas. I also am making a wall hanging out of monk's cloth. My fingers don't move as fast as they used to, so this one I started in August and just completed it last month!
2007-12-01 23:56:24 · answer #1 · answered by Gladys 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You are the "do-it-all" of doers girl! I CAN do some of those things, but can't seem to find the time to do much of it at this point. I guess in about 5 years, when my youngest is out of the house and I'm not cooking, cleaning and being a taxi mom, then I will be able to relax and do those fun things. I really like writing poems and making them into cards or putting them on fancy paper and framing them for gifts. I also like making Christmas Ornaments for the trees to give as gifts. I can usually get a couple of those made for gifts.... I wish I had time and engery to do these type gifts for all my family. Heck.. I barely of time to shop for a gift. LOL
You keep on sharing the gift of love in all that you make and I'll keep admiring you!
2007-12-02 02:55:10 · answer #2 · answered by kktruckin 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I always make the gifts that I give for Christmas. But so far this year I don't have clue as to what I am going to make yet. I always make cookies and candy as gifts, but I don't know yet what I will make yet to go with it. I really need to get some ideals and fast. I can't knit or crochet, so don't know what I am going to do.
I remember when my grandma was still alive, we got crocheted house shoes that she made all of us every year for Christmas. Sure do miss her and the house shoes.
2007-12-01 16:32:43 · answer #3 · answered by SapphireB 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am making those fleece-tied throws and matching pillows (taking a break from tying right now!). I'm also making bookmarks (counted cross-stitch), to be given with books. And, I'm making swarovsky crystal necklaces and earrings this year. I love giving personal hand-made gifts! I wish I was on your list ... I need some of those socks! Baby, it's cold out there!
2007-12-01 16:03:50 · answer #4 · answered by Wandering In The Wilderness 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I admire those who are making special gifts for Christmas. For me, these gifts are the best. I wish I were a member of your family.
My nephew is only 20 years old and he is into making things with wood and his gift is unbelieveable. I am excited to see what his mission is this year. He's actually quite good.
2007-12-01 16:16:30 · answer #5 · answered by Wickwire 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I am knitting some scarves, hats and mittens for my family.
I just finished Elizabeth Zimmerman's "Baby Surprise Jacket"
in a toddler size for my 2 year old granddaughter. Also, I'm
doing a family scrapbook. Good time of year for knitting.
2007-12-02 02:55:01 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have brought two half wine barrels and am currently welding a frame of 1" Box section with wheels which barrel will sit on to make it easier for Mother and Mother in Law to move around. Planted in them will a Camelia, Mother in Law's is Barbara Anne(Her name is Barbara and my wife is Ann) Mums is Rose Ann as I know she really likes this one
2007-12-02 15:49:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Debi, you sound like me.
I would like to be that person that makes gifts.
but maybe not enough.
I have baby blankets I started for my oldest, who know has four of her own children.
This year I bought these cups to put pictures in and bags you could pictures in all I had to do is take pictures or find some and put them in.
So, no not me!
2007-12-01 17:41:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Every year, I make pineapple pattern doilies for teachers at school. I've been lucky in that they have all been women and they always like them.
2007-12-01 16:09:09 · answer #9 · answered by Donna 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I always start out about September with good intentions but then... I could start a craft store with all the craft supplies I have purchased and then never done anything with. And another one with the crafts I have half finished. Not to mention a fabric store. And this is after I cleaned out and downsized!
2007-12-01 16:13:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋