Has anyone started their Christmas Stitching yet?

**Shelli_wnj** · 05-28-2009, 01:39 PM

I want to start my Christmas list. Last year I made all the adult gifts. This year, I would like to make most of the kids gifts as well. I just don't know if I can do it, even starting now :-) Has anyone else started yet? Maybe we can make this thread a starting place for lists - who to make for, what to make, how much is done, etc.

I haven't really started my lists yet, but I went through the Herrschners catalogue today and got some really great ideas! Some crochet, but not all this year. Some cross stitch (not much, this takes me a long time), some bead work (I LOVE beading kits!) and maybe some soapmaking this year.

I can't wait to see what everyone has planned! :-)

**cab54** · 05-28-2009, 02:16 PM

I have to finish the baby outfits I'm making for a new niece, and then slip in a charity blanket, then I hope to start some rugby-style sweaters (with a collar) for my God daughter's two kids for Christmas. I also hope to make socks for each of my siblings (5 of them). I woefully behind.....

**Contrary Housewife** · 05-28-2009, 05:04 PM

Heck, I'm not done with LAST christmas yet! LOL

**vickilynn** · 05-28-2009, 05:08 PM

I start in Jan (taking careful note of who likes what). Made my list and sticking to it 8 out of 17 are made.

Happy Christmas to all!

**Shelli_wnj** · 05-28-2009, 06:55 PM

WOW! 8 done already.. that's amazing :-)

Contrary housewife, I've been there (2 years ago). That's when I started starting early... just maybe not early enough... :-)

Cheryl, not too behind. At least you are starting before summer :-)

**mauimagic** · 05-28-2009, 11:02 PM

I start my Christmas crafts in January also (Vickilynn and I are alike in many ways

..... actually I start right after Christmas with a knit or crochet project - this year it was scrubbies and dishcloths - so I have a lot ready to go.

Don't have a list yet - but will work on it and an inventory. Mahalo for bringing this up - it will help me get organized!!

**vickilynn** · 05-29-2009, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by mauimagic

I start my Christmas crafts in January also (Vickilynn and I are alike in many ways

..... actually I start right after Christmas with a knit or crochet project - this year it was scrubbies and dishcloths - so I have a lot ready to go.

Don't have a list yet - but will work on it and an inventory. Mahalo for bringing this up - it will help me get organized!!

tell me more about the scrubbies.....thank you

**Early Bird** · 06-05-2009, 10:27 PM

I'm trying to make a scarf a month, mostly for gifts. I'm pretty well on track.

In fact, my 2009 knitting goals are 12 scarves; 12 pairs of socks; and my first adult garment (a vest for me).

**madhen** · 06-05-2009, 10:35 PM

I bought some really cute little Christmas felt napkin cuffs and coasters kits on sale right after last Christmas, but I haven't started stitching them yet. I've gotten as far as opening one of them and reading the instructions.

**mauimagic** · 06-05-2009, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by madhen

I bought some really cute little Christmas felt napkin cuffs and coasters kits on sale right after last Christmas, but I haven't started stitching them yet. I've gotten as far as opening one of them and reading the instructions.

And a great start you have!! Let us know when you get further!!

Vickilynn - my dear MIL got me started on scrubbies - cutting strips of 8 yards of nylon netting and then crocheting them in circles and squares. She started doing this years ago and would give cello baggies full of them to everyone!! I'll post a picture when I post the others this weekend.

I'm going to make gift packages with the scrubbies, dishclothes and decorated flour sack towels for a lot of Christmas gifts for the aunties and uncles this year. that reminds me that I need to order the flour sack towels.

**vickilynn** · 06-06-2009, 07:44 AM

I finished on of my crazy patch Christmas placemats, reversible on the back is brown leaves. Now I want to make a table cloth out of the brown leaves. Funny how one thing leads to another!

Maumimagic - does it hurt your hand to crochet the netting?

**mauimagic** · 06-07-2009, 01:27 AM

Vickilynn - I have to check on the right way to cut the netting - because that does make a difference in looks and the feel. So, if you cut it the 'right' way, it doesn't hurt - not as smooth as yarn or fabric, but not a bother either!!

**Debbie-cat** · 06-07-2009, 08:48 AM

I am making alot of homemade gifts this year for gifts as well. At the beginning of the year, I set a goal for 12 (1/month). I have finished 11 so far...but ... each day, I am constantly adding more to the list and then I also have my craft booth inventory I need to make.... Hmmmm...never enough time in the day.

**mauimagic** · 06-07-2009, 01:41 PM

That's my problem too Debbie - I'm always adding to my gift list!!

Is your craft booth going on now or is it seasonal? What are you selling?

**Shelli_wnj** · 06-09-2009, 03:09 PM

Some great ideas here!

I went to AC Moore over the weekend. They are our closest "craft" store (at over a half an hour away!) I picked up a needlepoint kit (I started this, about a quarter of the way through), a cross stitch kit (Opened, but not started), a bunch of yarn (as always!)

and I took a look at some other stuff. I may nix the soapmaking for this year. Some of it has some icky ingredients in it, and to do it from scratch would be too time-intensive with the 3 little ones.

So, I have a good start, but I still have a long way to go!