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Across the Fence:  What are you working on for Christmas?  |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julie
Medina
ND
USA
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 Posted - Aug 28 2010 : 09:27:43 AM
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With the leaves starting to change here and harvest in full swing, I have started to think of my christmas list again. So far this year I have made several cosmetic bags, crocheted 5 vingage looking twirly scarves, crocheted and knitted dishclothes, and embroidered a few dishtowels. Have lots more projects I want to complete but feel I have made a good start. I always have a bin to put completed projects in so at christmas I can pull it out and start wrapping. What is everyone else working on for christmas gifts, I would love new ideas!
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Faransgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Beth
Houston
Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 28 2010 : 1:31:49 PM
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Right now I am working on a quilt with mice embroidery for my oldest daughter and a table runner with red roses for her as well. Then I am going to make a thread catcher for my Mom's new sewing table. Then I will have to get started on the traditional Christmas pajamas.
Farmgirl Sister 572
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MerryHeartSister
True Blue Farmgirl
158 Posts
Christy
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
USA
158 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2010 : 1:38:20 PM
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Chef's hats for the children, two quilts, pillowcases, lots of embroideried goodies. Doesn't seem to be enough time left to get it all done. I've already made more gifts than last year so I'm not gonna stress about it.
Farmgirl #1951
Home is a gift that should be opened every day. |
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
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Posted - Aug 28 2010 : 4:12:28 PM
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I don't do too much along those lines. I make jams, jellies, relishes, and store up butternut squash to make gift baskets from. I also like to make organizers/day planners. My girls like to make candy and box it up in pretty tins for each family member. I've been working on jams and relishes for months now.
Farmgirl Sister #1438
God - Gardening - Family - Is anything else important? |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
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Posted - Aug 28 2010 : 7:51:02 PM
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For the past few years I have done homemade gifts, but this year I am fresh out of ideas. I really don't know what to do. I need help! I thought it would be nice to give to charity, but my babysitting money I made this summer didn't last as long as I thought! But I think I may just do homemade, because it is cheaper and it means something as well. Any ideas?
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
1495 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2010 : 11:45:20 PM
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I started my first Christmas gift yesterday. It is a kitty backpack for a friends little girl. I saw one in a store and thought I can make something better than that, so I got started.
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 03:21:24 AM
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Nothing, no one to give gifts to but me lol. I might start working on some cute decorations soon for me though :)
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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PilgrimSoul
True Blue Farmgirl
61 Posts
Jessie
NJ
USA
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Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 07:26:11 AM
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| While I'd love to craft things for Christmas, I'm just not good at anything like that yet. So, I'll be making gift baskets with my jams, fruit butters, and some homemade bread and crackers. |
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JessieMae
True Blue Farmgirl
702 Posts
Jessie
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
702 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 8:57:35 PM
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It's funny you bring up this topic; just this morning I went downstairs to hunt for a quilt pattern that uses hankies. Grandma gave me a whole bag of vintage hankies when she downsized to a senior apartment a few years back, and I've decided to pick a few of the prettiest to make a quilt for her Christmas present this year. It's only the second quilt I've ever attempted - the first being a beginner's kit from Jo-Ann's - so expect to see LOTS of quilting questions on the board over the next few months!
Jessie Mae
Farmgirl Sisterhood #134 |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 9:01:03 PM
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I am teaching myself to crochet again (my grandma taught me when I was a little girl) so that I can make some scarves etc. I'm currently working on my 1st afghan.
I am also in the process of collecting seeds from the garden to package as part of some Christmas presents.
I would like to try my hand at canning some items from the garden as well so that I can make some baskets up.
I would truly love for this Christmas to be a "handmade" one. I cant stand how commercial it has become and every year we all say "its ridiculous and we're gonna cut back" but no one ever does.
I want to be the "change" this year and bring back the true meaning of the season!
Smiles,
Laurie
Farmgirl Sister #1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Aug 30 2010 : 07:21:41 AM
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I've been making lots of jams and salsas for gift baskets. I'm planning to make some assorted spice blends and rubs for gifts, so if anyone has some good recipes for those, let me know.
Also, sewing up a storm. Trying to locate a Simplicity pattern for a child's throw made of polar fleece and looks like "Nemo"
Handmade Christmas is so much fun.
Michele
www.2vintagedivas.etsy.com
www.sissyandsisterstitch.etsy.com
www.sissyandsisterstitch.artfire.com
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Hallie
Video Sister
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Hallie
Pullman
WA
USA
79 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2010 : 1:21:24 PM
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What good ideas! I haven't started anything yet, but my good friend made a bunch of shawls last year from pretty fabrics she'd found.
Megan, for inexpensive ideas, I think unraveling an old sweater and knitting it up into small things like mittens or a scarf would be really sweet. Sometimes you can get sweaters with fabulous yarns at thrift shops for next to nothing because they are stained or torn, but they still make great yarn.
Hallie
Sister #1112
www.maryjanesfarm.tv |
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urban chickie
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Catherine
Niles
IL
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2010 : 3:23:23 PM
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I started making handcrafted gifts back when I was in college, feeling semi-grown up but broke as heck LOL. It started with food baskets. My family is obsessed with food (so say outsides!) but they all have their specialties, mostly savory but mine is sweet, so that always worked. The first year I could afford "real" presents, I was SO proud of myself!! I never give gifts just to give, they have to mean something to me or at least to the receiver, something I KNOW they will want. Imagine how deflated I was when everyone politely thanked me but questioned where the goodie baskets were that year?!? Now my crafting has expanded and I can make a lot more things so they no longer mind getting non-food gifts LOL. Thankfully, though almost no one in my family does any crafting, they are all very appreciative of the work do.
This Christmas, I am aiming to make my first bed sized quilts for the four kids, my aunt and my dad. Will also be my first attempts at machine quilting. Three tops are pieced so I really need to get going on that one! Cousins will most likely get jewelry, I haven't made anyone any in a few years. Friends get misc craftings.....
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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Violets November
True Blue Farmgirl
342 Posts
Violet
Exeter
California
USA
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Leilaht
True Blue Farmgirl
155 Posts
Elizabeth
Highland
MI
USA
155 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2010 : 2:24:57 PM
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Started a log cabin afghan for my son (again! He got the last one too close to the rat cage while I was still working on it). I am making hanging dishtowels for all my lady friends this year. I found a pattern for some crocheted gourds and squash. I plan to make some for a dandelion I know. She likes gourds. Probably making jammie pants and bags for the girls again this year.
Liz
Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
Proverbs 31:25 |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2010 : 9:01:14 PM
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Thanks Hallie! I might make everyone scarves, I don't know yet!
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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Hallie
Video Sister
79 Posts
Hallie
Pullman
WA
USA
79 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2010 : 09:30:46 AM
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At least we still have time, Megan!
I love all of these ideas. Maybe I will be able to do a 100% homemade gifts this year.
Hallie
Sister #1112
www.maryjanesfarm.tv |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2010 : 7:15:37 PM
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Hallie, I actually already decided on one of my gifts. My aunt and uncle just got married, so obviously they are just starting out. So I'm going to get a bunch of family recipes from my friends and other family, and type it up into a cookbook for them!
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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Leilaht
True Blue Farmgirl
155 Posts
Elizabeth
Highland
MI
USA
155 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2010 : 03:45:41 AM
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I did that for a wedding present last year! I made Sawson an apron and put the easiest recipes I could find in a pretty binder for her. She did not know how to cook at all. The couple is Chaldean and she always said her fiance didn't mind if she didn't know how to cook. I told her he would eventually. Guess who was right? He told her about a month before the wedding if she didn't learn to cook he was going to ship her to her mother's. I laughed so hard I thought I was going to pee my pants.
Men are simple. Food and sex. I like them that way. No mystery. Women are complicated enough for both! LOL
Liz
Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
Proverbs 31:25 |
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knittingmomma
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
Tonya
Vermont
106 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2010 : 04:40:15 AM
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Hi,
I have started working on knitted hats, crocheted personalized playing card holders, knit socks, embroidered felt candle mats, and more.
What has helped the most, however is starting a Handmade Holiday Journal. I have 2 pages per immediate family member and then one page for all else. Whenever an idea strikes, I just write it down - oh this helps so much!
I have started a Handmade Holiday group through my blog if anyone is interested. It is just to share ideas and motivation.
Warm wishes,
Tonya
Homemaking, Homesteading Mom of 6
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Sep 04 2010 : 04:47:24 AM
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I am making myself a scarve, a cute pink one with some of the pompadoodle yarn I got :)
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2010 : 11:40:24 AM
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Well, it seems I'm making a bunch of scarves, I'm going to maybe try my hand at making chocolate dipped pretzels, and then other miscellaneous items. Can't wait to get started!
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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Hallie
Video Sister
79 Posts
Hallie
Pullman
WA
USA
79 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2010 : 10:13:52 AM
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I like the way you ladies think. Tonya, your journal is such a sweet and thoughtful idea. Can you imagine someone journaling about what you'd like from September through December? The recipe book idea really nice and personal too.
And Liz, that's funny stuff. Personally, I think a man that can't cook or clean is pretty unattractive, so I guess I can sympathize with your friend. I mean, if he can't even cook for himself how's he supposed to cook for me? 
Hallie
Sister #1112
www.maryjanesfarm.tv |
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Melina
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Melina
USA
435 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2010 : 06:42:26 AM
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I'm embroidering kitchen towels with herb designs for my granddaughter and daughter and a couple of family friends. Another friend has commented favorably on my aprons, so maybe she will get an embroideried apron. I'm also thinking of crocheting a few swiffer socks as stocking stuffers. I love mine.
The morning breeze has secrets to tell you. Do not go back to sleep.
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OneCraftyBugger
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
R
USA
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Sep 08 2010 : 12:28:58 PM
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Finished the scarf, it is looking SO cute, lol.
Now am in the process of knitting a cardy, just for me haha.
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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Across the Fence: What are you working on for Christmas? |
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What are you working on for Christmas?
