Originally Posted by sewred
Do any of you make Christmas gifts instead of buying them? Money is really tight this year and I thought about making gifts from my stash but do you think they will think I'm being cheap?
Also I need ideas please if you have some of what you've made or just an idea for the guys in my family? Please.
I don't buy ANY gifts for family and friends. I have made all my gifts since I was a kid. The men often get flannel pj pants with pockets, or fleece throws for watching TV. For the women I make quilted table runners, quilted throws for TV watching, crocheted lace snowflakes for the Christmas tree, handbags. All of these things can be made according to your abilities. This year, those that haven't gotten a quilt are getting one. For my teenage Gsons last year, I made little quilted stockings with their names in the center and put a $50 bill in them, and hung them on the tree. The ideas are simply endless. I believe Christmas should come from the heart, not the mall.