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Holidays:  What are you making for Christmas presents?  |
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Carolinagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
486 Posts
Kim
Rutherfordton
NC
USA
486 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 20 2006 : 2:01:25 PM
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I have started thinking about it, though I haven't nailed anything down yet.
So far, I've pretty much decided that the women on my list may get a pair of fuzzy feet (www.knitty.com and then search the archives for the free pattern)- wonderful knitted then felted booties. I can make each pair for a cost of about $3.
For my daughters, I think I will make some doll clothes. Each one of them has a my twinn doll (not my purchase, mind you) and the clothes are pretty expensive, but the patterns aren't. I found a great doll clothing pattern site www.morrissey.com - loads of different doll size clothing patterns.
I think I'm going to frame the map of Washington state Husband Dear and I used for our anniversary trip this year, along with a picture of us in the same frame.
That's all I've got right now.
How about you?
Kim in NC |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2006 : 2:14:50 PM
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I know for sure I plan to make a quilt for my mom with the pictures on fabric on some squares with all her kids and grandkids...double Irish chain pattern I think. (that could change..not real sure yet) and I will do hand knit cotton dish cloths for sure, pajamas for the kids, I am not sure what else yet. I am going to try to make up a knitting kit for my oldest son's girlfriend, who knits but wants to learn to make socks..with all she would need to do that.
I am still trying to decide on what to do for relatives here in town. I like the fuzzy feet idea.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2006 : 5:20:56 PM
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mostly our family just buys for the children now .. since there are no so many of us ... sofia, of course, will probably get a dolly and some clothes hand-did by me ... i do fun 'projects' with lucas whenver i come to visit .. but for christmas .. i usually do get him cute clothes and one BIG TOY. for all the years that the cousin children were growing up ... i always 'made' gifts .. dolls and stockings and hand-made 'games' ... for the adults ... wreaths and antique books .. each year, i would choose a 'theme' and buy something alike (but different) for each relative.
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Posted - Sep 20 2006 : 5:28:16 PM
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I teach an each year I make some sort of ornament for all the administration and secretaries at my school. Don't yet know what this years will be but I will have some of my past ones available for sale on my website starting october 1 (www.willowtreecreek.com). Last year I made bracelets for my mom and sister and painted pictures for my grandmothers.
The guys are always the toughest. Any ideas for handmade guy gifts?
Jewelry, art, baskets, etc.
www.willowtreecreek.com |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2006 : 7:15:45 PM
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We did marshmellow shooters one year for all the guys and kids...made with white pvc pipe (husband works at a plumbing supply store) and they were a big hit. Some looked like long pistols and some like rifles..they were sort of blow guns...what a mess they made in my family room...I had to chase all they guys out to the garage for the Christmas day marshmellow fight. They shot mini marshmellows and just enough spit got on them when they blew them that they were a little sticky..ugh!! Big hit though.
One year I made stocking caps for all the guys. That is one of those things you can't do every year..and some places you just don't need them!! I made big jars of beef jerky for all the guys one time too.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Bluewrenn
True Blue Farmgirl
1122 Posts
Erin
Texas
USA
1122 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2006 : 9:24:48 PM
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I am making mittens and small crocheted animals (amigurumi), a small basket of "spa" items, some crocheted table accessories (placemats, coasters & napkin rings), a couple of quick shawls, stationery sets and custom designed checkbook covers (which I will make by taking my dad's nature photos and printing them onto cardstock, then inserting into clear checkbook covers...), plus the usual assortment of hats & scarves, baby items for the new baby, and handmade blank books. If time permits, I'll felt some quick bags for my sisters and niece. If I run out of time, I'll use some of my handmade jewelry items or print out and frame some old, old family photos.
In my family, we make gifts for all the family members and we work on it pretty much year round. I also tend to MAKE most of my gifts, so I have a huge variety of items to choose from, since I am into a ton of different crafts.
For my hubby, I am planning to do something with old family photos - maybe either make a collage or something he can hang on the wall... And I'm putting as many of his family photos as I have time to scan onto a CD, so he has a digital archives of the pictures too.
My Homesteading Journal http://toomyvara.livejournal.com
My craft journal http://bluewrenn.livejournal.com
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
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Posted - Sep 21 2006 : 07:50:43 AM
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I am working on hatboxes---all shapes and sizes. I use vintage wallpaper and hopefully can match everyones house. I will fill each one with goodies particular to the recipient and that way I will also have less to wrap, since I can tie a big gorgeous bow on the hatbox with a name tag and voila! Present inside of the present!
with a happy heart |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2006 : 08:00:06 AM
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erin .. i love the familly photo idea ... every year i think i'm going to have 'family calendars' made .. and then it gets too late. i'm hopin with my new printer .. i will master this before the holiday season!
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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Leezard
True Blue Farmgirl
950 Posts
Elizabeth
Novi
MI
USA
950 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2006 : 09:24:34 AM
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Originally posted by Carolinagirl I found a great doll clothing pattern site www.morrissey.com - loads of different doll size clothing patterns.
Is there a trick to the morrissey site? I clicked on the link and it just takes me to a page with the address on it and I can't seem to find anything to click to enter the site. |
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newheart
True Blue Farmgirl
471 Posts
Margie
Owings Mills
Maryland
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2006 : 09:31:36 AM
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I just finished Sock Monkeys for my three small grandkids....I had wanted to make Rag Dolls for the two girls, but never got the pattern so I went out to Joanns' and found a doll pattern....and thats what I am doing now....with dresses ansd aprons......The little boy..I am not sure of right now.....
newheart |
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Carolinagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
486 Posts
Kim
Rutherfordton
NC
USA
486 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2006 : 12:02:57 PM
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Sorry... it's http://www.morrisseyagency.com/dolls/ I typed the wrong thing in. Try the new link, and if you make dolls, there's a link on that page that takes you to their cloth doll pattern page. Neat dolls.
Kim in NC |
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Mary Ann
Illinois
1045 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2006 : 08:36:01 AM
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I don't know why I clicked on this post because I can barely tie my shoes let alone sew; but my dd made a wonderful thing for me this summer that perhaps you could do for someone (a guy?) on your gift list. It's decadent, self indulgent, and a one of a kind item.
It's a carton cozy the perfect size for a pint of Ben & Jerry's or Haagen Dasz. She used sock yarn so it'd have some stretch. And when you slip it on, it stays nice and keeps your fingers from freezing.
Is that luxury, or what?  |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2006 : 10:16:37 AM
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In our family, one gift has to be handmade. That is a tradition we decided to adopt. For Grace I am making the red riding hood doll. For Zoe I am yet unsure and for Rob I am unsure. I have to do some digging. Men are harder to figure out when it comes to handmade. I will probably make Zoe a red riding hood doll too, but with differet colors than Grace's.
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose
blog: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com |
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Carolinagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
486 Posts
Kim
Rutherfordton
NC
USA
486 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2006 : 10:24:00 AM
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Tasha- do you have a pattern for your doll? I have some links with vintage patterns... there's a red riding hood, also a Mary Poppins. Lots of other dolls as well.
Mary Ann- the ice cream cozy is a perfect idea! It would certainly give me more reason to buy those tiny ice cream cartons! |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2006 : 10:35:59 AM
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Kim, it is the pattern in the new MJF magazine. send the links though, I am always interested in links to free patterns....
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose
blog: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com |
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Carolinagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
486 Posts
Kim
Rutherfordton
NC
USA
486 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2006 : 12:11:45 PM
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Ahhhh... I don't have a book store, so I haven't seen the new MJF. Maybe I can find it at the B&N tomorrow when I go to town. I'll see what I can scrounge up for free patterns.
Kim |
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newheart
True Blue Farmgirl
471 Posts
Margie
Owings Mills
Maryland
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2006 : 12:32:11 PM
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Kim, I just typed in free rag doll patterns and clicked and got a whole list of free patterns....and instructions...I even got an outdated Simplicity doll pattern and her instructions that I printed out and when DH goes fishing Saturday....I will be cutting out dols,dolls,dolls...Oh and some one mentioned Locker Hooking of Rugs...well I was just at Walmart and just"looking" in the clearance crap and than was an $18.00 book for $7.00 and when I checked out it was only $5.00...something else to squirrel away for winter weather...good find....
newheart.................margie |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2006 : 12:45:03 PM
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I haven't even thought about Christmas yet!! You girls have given me some great ideas! I am knitting egg cosies for my sisters and brothers (and maybe my in-laws) just for something fun. But the real gifts have just been pushed back for a bit. I need to get them done by Thanksgiving- my whole family will be here and I won't have to ship anything!!:)
Karin |
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flowerchild
True Blue Farmgirl
52 Posts
Erica
Oregon
USA
52 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2006 : 10:23:33 PM
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Well let's see..for my husband and 2 boys, I am knitting sweaters- my first attempt and so far going well (Yay!) Last year it was hats and scarves for all 3. Decided to make fun, frilly aprons for my friends, and mom, and then decided I would do something simple and put together some of those "whatever" in a jar recipes to give with the aprons. (By whatever I mean that there are so many things to choose from, cookies, soups, breads, oatmeal, chili, etc...)I also want to attempt to make a hand creme for really dry hands, as it seems to be needed the colder it is. We'll see how that goes..Ha! I know what I want to put in it, now it's just figuring out amounts- could be disastrous! Let's hope not -.-
Erica =) |
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RachelLeigh
True Blue Farmgirl
635 Posts
Rachel
Rainier
WA
USA
635 Posts |
Posted - Sep 23 2006 : 4:46:26 PM
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| I am making miniture quilts (18" by 18") to be displayed hanging off a shelf or on a table. I'm making one for my mother-in-law, my mom, my best friend, and maybe my aunts if I have time. I only have time to work on them during the weekends and I do everything by hand (don't even own a sewing machine) so it takes a while! But I really want to give something "from the heart" this year and quilting is something I love. |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Sep 23 2006 : 9:04:26 PM
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RAchel!! Did you make that baby quilt all by hand too??? That is wonderful!! I love hand sewing too. What a fun gift to give!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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RachelLeigh
True Blue Farmgirl
635 Posts
Rachel
Rainier
WA
USA
635 Posts |
Posted - Sep 23 2006 : 9:13:56 PM
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| Yep, I did the baby quilt by hand. I just find it very relaxing and have such a sense of pride that every single stitch was done by me, not a machine. Call me old-fashioned! |
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
1238 Posts |
Posted - Oct 24 2006 : 3:19:49 PM
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Erica - when you get the recipe for the hand cream, will you share? I think that's a great idea.
I am making felted purses for all of the girls in the family, if I can only quit giving them away for birthday presents first!
Boot socks for the guys...
I love the hatbox filled with goodies idea...what do you use for a base under the wallpaper?
The shepherd always tries to persuade the sheep that their interests and his own are the same--and a good border collie doesnt hurt! |
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lcesnick
Farmgirl at Heart
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Lisa
Frostburg
MD
USA
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Posted - Oct 25 2006 : 06:17:57 AM
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Hello,
For two very special little girls, I'm making fairy dolls using a simple free pattern that I found at the link below.
I'm also making a dragon for my son.
This link has a wealth of free patterns...enjoy!
http://www.clothdollconnection.com/FreePatterns.html |
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JRZFarmgrl
Farmgirl in Training
23 Posts
Denise
Elkhorn
Nebraska
USA
23 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2006 : 06:31:17 AM
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I am picking the grapefruits and meyer lemons from my trees to make an assortment of marmalades for gifts this year. Mostly for my the teachers and friends in our lives. Some for my dad (since he can't eat oranges or grapefruits anymore--I am making him meyer lemon).
For my hubbie- I make a gift certificate book filled with coupons for his favorite things--massage, guys night out, romantic dinner, pineapple upside-down cake--etc
For my kids- I will make Jenna a dress up box from items I find at goodwill (recycling is always nice) and Markus will get some wood and tools so he can start woodworking like my hubbie.
So plant your own garden and decorate your own soul instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2006 : 11:02:09 AM
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Welcome Demise!
I love your gift ideas! I havn't made marmalade in years..and I love it! I do lemon curd sometimes and that is always a big hit. I was thinking of making some and sending a couple jars to my second son...he adores it, and loves to dip slices of granny smith apples in it..yum!! I miss meyer lemons..when I lived in CAlif I had a tree..here not citrus.
Great ideas for the kids too!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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