Originally Posted by
LAQUITA
For those of you that have made your gifts over the years:
Can you give us some ideas as to what kind of homemade/handmade presents you have made/given over the years? I know for myself and perhas others this would help jump start our thinking for next year.
Thanks
Things I have made in the past for Christmas gifts. I often give the same thing to everyone on my Christmas list.
Quilts
Quilted stockings personalized with name
Quilted place mats
Quilted tablerunner
Calendar, with photos of my dogs on each month -- each date is hand stamped so these took a long time to make.
Perpetual calendar with scenic photos I have taken
"Cheese dollars," similar to cheese straws. A Southern tradition.
Pepper jelly -- this is very popular here in Texas
Christmas pickles made from an old family recipe. It takes 5 days to make so no one has carried on the tradition.
Bread & butter pickles.
Peppermint bark; I had to learn how to temper chocolate to do this. It ain't easy!
Gingerbread biscotti. I make these ahead of time, seal with my FoodSaver, and freeze.
Chocolate Meringue Cake. This is an old recipe from my grandmother who has passed away. It takes 2 days to make and is a lot of trouble. Everyone likes to eat it, but no one wants to make it. ha!