Olá! This Christmas, as always, many and many of my Christmas gifts were handmade by me... One or to hours before the moment we exchange our gifts I was still around needles, glue and other craft materials... Since I remember, my Christmas was always like that. And I really don't know if that is better for me or for those that receive my gifts... I believe that the best ideas are those that come when we want to make something unique for someone very special...
Some years ago I made this embroidered frame to offer my mother. She was asking for a photo of me for a long time... And I decided to give a photo with a handmade frame
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It was cross stitched with a very simple pattern and I used a burlap ribbon and then applied it all around the frame. I don't remember all the details, but I do remember that it was much more simple than it looks like...
Do you like giving and receiving handmade gifts? Is there one special gift that you remember many years after? I would love to hear it from you...
I give lots of embroidered tea towels and they are always much appreciated by my loved ones. I remember receiving knitted mittens and slippers from my grandma -- a new pair every year. I really looked forward to those warm gifts. Gram always added the best pom poms on the slippers.
ReplyDeleteAll of my gifts are handmade, so yes, I do love giving. And I really love getting handmade gifts, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous embroidered frame you made!!! I will always remember when we were growng up, my sister, girl cousins and I always got a new handmade flannel nightgown from our country maternal grandmother. I just loved that. She had a treadle Singer sewing machine. It was so old fashioned and enchanting!
ReplyDeleteI love giving and receiving hand made gifts. Your frame is gorgeous and much treasured I'm sure
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