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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3139 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 07 2023 : 09:58:34 AM
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I have 2 nieces that are 5 and 2 nephews that are not quite 3. I'm looking for some ideas to make them for Christmas. Sewing, crochet, or easy knit projects are what I usually do. I'm planning on pillow cases and that's as far as I've gotten LOL! Is there anything you've made that was a hit for your family/friends?
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2023 : 11:21:59 AM
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Here are just a few thoughts for you…
you live in Ohio, where it is colder in the winter. What about a simple Cowl/poncho for the girls, and stocking caps for the boys. I have been knitting and crocheting cowls using large knitting and crochet needles and #6 weight yarn. They go very quickly, and there are quite a few patterns on Pinterest for children. Also lots of easy stocking caps.
Another idea would be to make fleece mittens for all of them.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Sep 08 2023 : 03:28:18 AM
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Heather I have made fleece blankets, pillow cases, flannel pants to name a few things. I also always make and give the kids an ornament. Then when they grow up and are out on their own, they have Christmas ornaments to hang. One year I purchased silly fun slippers, with bunnies, dinosaurs and what ever on them. The kids had fun with that. this year I need to come up with ideas for the boys. The older boys might get wooden brain teaser puzzles that we can make. I do make a file on pinterest that I put ideas in throughout the year. Good luck
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3139 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2023 : 08:14:36 AM
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Linda - they all live in Michigan so those are great ideas. I made them all hats last year, but I bet the girls would love a poncho or a shawl. I bet I could find a fun scarf pattern - maybe one with pockets. Thanks!
Michele - I was thinking about an ornament, just haven't figured out what yet. I like the flannel pants idea. They love visiting the cows when they come down. I bet some cow pajama pants would be a hit!!!!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Sep 08 2023 : 1:11:28 PM
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Heather, so I think of Everleigh when you ask because she is 5 too. How about crocheting or sewing a scrunchie? Everleigh loves scrunchies right now! Or even a hair bow or headband! How about slippers for the boys? Or super hero capes?
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2023 : 1:48:43 PM
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Heather -
Cowls and ponchos (really just longer cowls LOL!) are really popular right now, and it is something they could wear to school in the winter instead of a sweatr.
Another thing for the girls might be a denim apron using the tops of a pair of jeans they have outgrown. Or a purse made from an old pair of theirs (or pair from thrift shop); maybe they have a pair of jeans with decorations on the pockets that they liked but cannot wear any longer. That way they can extend its use a bit.
And for the boys, a denim cobbler apron with their name on it, made from the legs of jeans. You could embroider or fabric applique their names. An adult apron takes just 2 legs from a mans pants, so I'm sure a kids could be made from their outgrown jeans or the bottom of the girls if you make aprons. LOL!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
783 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
783 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2023 : 6:02:20 PM
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I used to make a lot of pajama bottoms for the grand boys, flannel and regular cotton. They are fairly quick and easy.
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
783 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
783 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2023 : 6:04:13 PM
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I also crocheted them a lot of hats. I found great patterns on Ravelry. I remember doing a spiederman hat that turned out really fun! He’s 12 and still has it, even though it’s too small now :)
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3139 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2023 : 6:20:29 PM
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Krista - I bet both scrunchies and capes would be a hit! I'm not very good at crocheting to size. Without any little ones close by to try on the slippers they'd end up way too big (happens with everything I make!) I am planning to make some santa slippers for my sister in law and my other niece. She's 14 but wears bigger shoes than I do :)
Linda - aprons and purses are great ideas! I think both sets of them have a play kitchen.
Debbie - isn't it wonderful when they hold onto a gift that you made. When my oldest nephew was little he was here on the farm all the time. I made him a little scrapbook when he still young - less than 10. He's 22 now and still has it!
Thank you all for your help! I knew you'd help me out :)
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2023 : 12:20:24 PM
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Heather, I am actually thinking of making Everleigh some scrunchies for Christmas. If I find a good pattern I will send it to you.
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3139 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2023 : 2:31:09 PM
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Thanks Krista! I'd appreciate that.
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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