Every year I talk about doing it, but this year I’m going to talk about it now instead of 2 months from now. I want to make my Christmas gifts this year. I have a list of ideas (not matched up to the recipients mind you..)but a list of wonderful useful projects that I’m using as a starting point. Of course it will evolve according to wish lists and such, but I’m excited about it none the less.
Felted Sweater Coasters : and and , oh and , gosh I love
Blankets: I love , this ,
Napkins: because I LOVE bias tape. Here’s not using bias tape.
Freezer Paper Prints: The ideas have been percolating over here (in my head…), I’m eager to attempt a few….here’s a cute , and a on .
Pillows: In a perfect world I’d love to and make some groovy pillows. But I have other ideas for pillows too. , , and all of these .
Bags: The possibilities are just endless. But this season I’ll probably focus on fabric shopping bags….. I love my , but I think I love my more, it’s easier to carry…., but I also love making bags out of found clothing/bedding/fabric.
Looking for your own ideas? Check out . There are so many , you are sure to find something for everyone on your list. But start now. Or the list over at .
You don’t have to sew to make your gifts either. I’ve been cooking up a storm and have been tossing around food gift ideas, maybe a collection of my fave recipes, or ingredients in a jar for my fave soup or cookies.
The possibilites are endless, so I’m making my list and checking it twice, going through my supplies and doing a little bit every week. I’m hoping to get together with some of my fellow craftettes and plow through the project list so I’m not late!
What are you going to make for the holidays?
Plum wine, plum brandy, plum chutney, peach jam, peach wine, sauerkraut and tomato sauce! We’ve been busy.
I take old tins – the one our business partners send every year full of cookies and popcorn – spray paint them, and then decoupage photos of family members on the lid. Last year, I took a picture of my husband’s son, one where he was looking particularly spacey, and added a bunch of planets swirling around his head. Some of the “planets” were photos of chocolate chip cookies. Then I filled the tin with homemade cookies.
I love to work with felted sweaters, and have accumulated a whole store of projects on my site. It’s easy fabric to work with, even for beginners:
that wool blanket is so amazing *_*
Oh this is so cool
I’m in the midst of a draft on my blog (hopefully I’ll be able to finish up the post tomorrow -whew) on crafts for women to go with my other 2 for men & children. I LOVE LOVE LOVE these ideas 
brilliant. 
Thanks also for the sweet comment on the blog!
“THE LIST” For Children:
“THE LIST” for MEN:
and the one for Women should be posted tomorrow
HUGS
working on the holiday presents now and my thought is how helpful your mamama has been to me while I get this done.
xoxoxox