i have been making my gifts pretty much my whole life---we were raised to make something if we wanted to give someone something special. i do buy stocking stuffers---and once in a while something special for hubby-or one of the kids but they also recieve home made gifts-- in fact my granddaughter's both called me and let me know-they would really like some new pillowcases-
they are always requesting things i can make- they love that they can get (personalized) items no one else has