a few gifts
I said that I wasn't going to make any Christmas gifts this year. I know myself. If I declare to make bunches of Christmas gifts I'll end up burnt out and totally stressed. The holidays are stressful enough without my putting more pressure on myself. But, as the holiday got closer I got the urge to make something, so a few little gifts were made.
These two little zippered bags were for co-workers of Matt. I think they turned out kind of cute.
A dishtowel and pot holder.
This was a set of two dishtowels - one printed and one appliqued. I turned the printed one into a potholder and added rick rack to the dishtowel to fancy it up a bit.
Tissue holders and a zippered pouch.
I also made zippered pouches and tissue holders for Lily's teachers, but I forgot to take a picture of that.
Making these little gifts was fun, mostly because there was no pressure. If I made them, great, if not, no big deal. Thankfully, I think all who received them liked them. Maybe next year I'll plan ahead and start making Christmas gifts, um, next month!!
very good! I made nearly everything this year and learned that lesson. Make them early and resist giving them until Christmas!
Posted by: Sarah Jackson | December 28, 2007 at 02:04 PM
Great gifts!
Posted by: Robyn | December 28, 2007 at 03:00 PM
Oooo - so many delicious goodies! Those little zips are cute. I love that Katie Weave fabric. The floral fabric with the red dish towel and potholder is pretty too.
Posted by: Mymsie | December 28, 2007 at 03:35 PM
they're lovely! i was thinking i should probably start on next year tomorrow, too. :)
Posted by: linda p | December 28, 2007 at 04:06 PM
wonderful gifts Beki. I love everything you made, particularly the brown zippered pouch and the tissue holders.
Posted by: Lucy | December 28, 2007 at 04:08 PM
Um, good Lord. Those perfectly sewn, totally thoughtful gifts were just thrown together? How do you do that?!
Posted by: africankelli | December 28, 2007 at 04:21 PM
I am definitely planning for more homemade gifts for next year! I figure if I start soon, I can knit everything! (af if...)
Posted by: Carrie S. | December 28, 2007 at 04:32 PM
so very cute!
and yes, i'm starting to think i may need to start on next year's christmas now.
Posted by: capello | December 28, 2007 at 04:57 PM
That's a great idea, Beki! You've made some very lovely presents.
Posted by: Jade | December 28, 2007 at 06:15 PM
Wow that's a lot of gifts to make for not planning to make any!
Posted by: amy | December 28, 2007 at 06:31 PM
go read mary ann's post at
www.averymarydesign.blogspot.com
she has the right idea going on!!
love all your lovlies!!
Posted by: greta | December 28, 2007 at 08:44 PM
Next year I swear I am starting early. I ended up finishing a quilt at 1 pm on Christmas Day for my grandmother. I am an idiot for waiting so long.
Posted by: Amanda | December 28, 2007 at 08:57 PM
sounds like a good plan...if only i knew exactly what to make, i, too would start in january!
Posted by: erin | December 28, 2007 at 09:48 PM
Good thinking Beki!
Maybe I will try your way next year.
Great gifts btw.
Posted by: Carol | December 29, 2007 at 07:40 AM
Great little gifties! I'm so starting my December sewing for next year....making a list and getting it all done before Thanksgiving...none of this last minute stuff like this year. SewMamaSew's 30 days of projects has tons of ideas. Your little zippy bags are really cute. Personally I really like the hot pads too. They're on my list of things to make
Posted by: Marcia | December 29, 2007 at 08:00 AM
I love your gifts and, if you do start making some this month, WRITE 'EM DOWN! hee hee
Posted by: Mary Ann | December 29, 2007 at 08:02 AM
i feel the same way. the less stress means for joyful giving and i am all for that.
Posted by: heidi | December 29, 2007 at 08:49 AM
Very cute stuff. I agree, I think I'll start tomorrow on my gifts for next year! ;)
Posted by: Jade | December 29, 2007 at 09:18 AM
Oh I so know how you feel! I always say that I am going to start sooner & never seem to. This year was the worst yet! I am still not done! The only thing saving me is that everyone is out of state. With moving & allI think that we are forgiven this year. I love everything that you made! Those first two little bags areo cute!
Posted by: MéLisa | December 29, 2007 at 09:53 AM
You're one smart woman. The handmade Christmas that my siblings and I agreed on made December really rough for me. While I really like the idea of it, waiting until a few weeks before Christmas to get started cut it too close. I'm actually thinking about starting next month for next year...
Posted by: sulu-design | December 29, 2007 at 10:13 AM
Everything turned out beautifully, Beki. I made a ton of zippered pouches as gifts this year. That was "the gift."
Posted by: lera | December 29, 2007 at 06:10 PM
Start now...that's the key!!! I love your ideas . I'm sure I will use some for my next round of gift giving!
Happy New Year!
V.
www.repurposed.wordpress.com
Posted by: V. | December 29, 2007 at 09:08 PM
I love them all Beki. You are so talented. I can't believe you just whipped them up!
Posted by: erin s | December 29, 2007 at 09:47 PM
I love the zippered bags their really cool.
Posted by: sammyjo | December 30, 2007 at 11:22 AM
Beki, I love the fabric of the red floral pot holder and dishtowel! Terrific gifts.
Posted by: SilverLining Designs | December 30, 2007 at 02:15 PM
what great gifts!
Posted by: amandajean | December 30, 2007 at 10:32 PM
so many wonderful gifts (and pretty fabric too!)
Posted by: dee | December 31, 2007 at 01:58 PM