2012 Homemade Holidays

**Lady_V** · 12-31-2011, 10:46 PM

Less than a year away!

I decided that the theme for this years gifts will be "peace, love & happiness". Everything given to everyone on my gift, giving list will come from one (or more) of those categories.

I'm currently working on a set of 3 dishcloths for my Mother, a peace symbol, a heart, a smiley face. I will make dishtowels too.

Soooooooooo... what are YOU making for the holidays????

**Momto5RN** · 12-31-2011, 10:52 PM

if my hands will allow me i hope to make a hat or scarf for each of the girls and possibly mil .
since work is now on galaxy tab and alot of tapping vs writing i had before i have less numbness from my FMS at night so i am hoping i can get some crocheting in

**mauimagic** · 12-31-2011, 10:57 PM

I am crocheting gnomes now - because they are so darn cute and different - hoping to bring a smile to the faces of everyone who sees them.

I am also working on presents for Valentines day and my ornaments for our FV exchange for next year.

**tervsforme** · 12-31-2011, 11:28 PM

I am going to work on some table runners for gifts for next year. I also keep my eyes out for towels that I can embroider throughout the year. I do have an idea for my Christmas ornaments for next year, so I might start on those as well...

**Spirit Deer** · 12-31-2011, 11:49 PM

I'm crocheting lapghans for my mom and a friend who shares Christmas with us, for starters.

I'm also making gnomes.

**chevy_chick95** · 01-01-2012, 01:27 AM

Originally Posted by Lady_V

I will make dishtowels too.

how are you making dishtowels?

**pollypurebred39** · 01-01-2012, 01:43 AM

I've got a few things on my list. I decided to make up spa packages, maybe even for men. I've got a few ideas rolling around and I need to play with the formulas a bit. Maybe some serious romance spa packages. Collecting free unique packaging now.

That's first on my list. Then coaster sets and etched glasses. Beyond that I'm not sure.

**MaryinFL** · 01-01-2012, 01:44 AM

This year I think I am going to knit pan handle sweaters for most of women that I know, some dishcloths to go with them, and maybe some swiffer covers.

I have one customer that loves cashmere socks and I just happen to have some thin cashmere yarn that I need to de-stash.

I love doing small knitting projects throughout the year because they are so non-committal to massive amounts of time and concentration.

**Lady_V** · 01-01-2012, 01:57 AM

Originally Posted by chevy_chick95

how are you making dishtowels?

knitting

**Labontet** · 01-01-2012, 08:23 AM

I have cross-stitch or candlewicking items "on the brain" at this time. I know the candlewicking/or french knot projects won't take me too much time (so I won't get bored and quit, which is my issue in finishing items) to complete, so this may be the way I will need to go.

**Lady_V** · 01-02-2012, 11:09 AM

I finished the peace sign and the smiley face, I was about 1/2 done with the heart and I ran out of white cotton, figures, I have a ton of green for another person (Mom is a white in the kitchen person). I will need to go to JoAnn's with only $2 on me (resisting temptation)

Working on a scarf right now with some leftover eggshell I had. It's a dry run, so it will most likely be for me... unless it comes out REALLY good, then I will give it to my ALWAYS COLD neighbor.

Anyone else having progress and/or setbacks?

**AspiringToBeFrugal** · 01-02-2012, 12:54 PM

My goal is to make two items a month all year so I won't be in a last-minute panic in December! I want to pick my knitting back up again and make some dish cloths or maybe a couple of scarves (once I get good enough!). I also want to use up some of my scrapbooking stuff so I'm planning to make several card sets and a couple of calendars--one for my mom and one for my sister. I will also be making some food items as I've done the past few years and those have to be made in December as I don't want to make anything that will spoil too quickly.

**VanVivCam** · 01-02-2012, 03:08 PM

I think I am going to learn to make socks this year.

All the female members in my family that recieved scarfs this year LOVED them and the ones that didn't, got a little upset that I didn't make them one. LOL. Now I have to make scarfs for Birthday presents

**Ceashels** · 01-02-2012, 03:41 PM

What are these gnomes of which you speak? Are they needle crafted?

**Lady_V** · 01-02-2012, 03:43 PM

I have heeled socks on my "maybe" list. I've gotten pretty good with tube socks, but for some reason, heels elude me.

Let us know how the sock making works!