Originally Posted by TanyaL

My family is very particular. They want the handmade item to be the same quality as an expensive boutique item, and they don't want to receive anything they have received in the past. Since there are 2 of us who give handmade items it is difficult to remember what has been given and not repeat an item, at least not in the last 6 years. The grown children and grand children are getting sets of placemats and napkins. Some placemats are reversible, some aren't; none are quilted or embroidered this year. Two have bad backs and will get rice bags. One grandchild will get a real fur vest. Have no idea about the rest of the gifts.