Homemade christmas gifts?

[Burnedout]

So, what are folks making for Christmas? I am in sewing mode, so will probably be sewing bags, aprons, etc. also want to make vanilla, limoncello, and soap.

 

[FEmpire]

I think we're going to be making vanilla and herb infused oils. My husband is also getting into home brewing, so he will probably make a batch for gifts.

 

[ah1126]

I am working on some place mats and pot holders for a wedding present. I think I might make a few sets for Christmas too.

 

[DizMe]

I made mukluks for the nieces last year and they were such a hit that I've had multiple requests from others. I guess I'd better get started soon!

 

[Burnedout]

Mukluks? Cool!

What sort of potholders?

 

[worm761]

I saw a pin on Pinterest where someone makes Disney Princess dress aprons for pretend play. So I copied the idea sort of. I am making DD a dress up trunk full of these. Princess, nurse, etc.

 

[squirrel]

Eye Spy Bags, crayon roll-ups, pajamas, magic bags are some of the things I make.

 

[Burnedout]

I love the homemade eye spy's. And the aprons would translate so nicely for dress up

 

[mommytoe]

I am making my mother in law a homemade quilt. If I can get it done on time.

 

[Burnedout]

I am making my mother in law a homemade quilt. If I can get it done on time.

What a treasure. I'm taking a quilting class this fall and am excited.

 

[mommytoe]

What a treasure. I'm taking a quilting class this fall and am excited.

You will love quilting. It is so relaxing.

 

[ah1126]

What sort of potholders?

Just some hot pads to match the placemats.

 

[sharonmickey]

So far I've made photo coasters for gifts and a counted cross stitch for DD. Now I am working on a counted cross stitch for my granddaughter. Planning on doing soap and bath salts this weekend. Looking for a few more things to make though.

 

[CrAzY4DL]

Looking to make DD2 one or two quiet books and a set of Star Wars finger puppets. I'd like to make a good friend of mine a bacon ornament (wanting to make him a slightly different one each year, this will be the first year). Probably make DD10 a dinosaur hoodie since DD13 loved hers SOOOOO much last year. For DD13 I was thinking of making her a Harry Potter case for her Kindle or Chromebook. Other than that, open to ideas!

 

[Burnedout]

I loved finger puppets when mine were little!

I loved cross stitching but had to give it up due to my arthritis. :/

 

[star72232]

I can in the summer and fall (jams, jellies, chili sauce, BBQ sauce, pickles) and give those plus a tin of baked goods I bake.

 

[Amii]

I'm making lavender, violet, beach rose and beach plumb jelly. I also have honey from my hive.

 

[aubriee]

So far I've made photo coasters for gifts and a counted cross stitch for DD. Now I am working on a counted cross stitch for my granddaughter. Planning on doing soap and bath salts this weekend. Looking for a few more things to make though.

How do you make your soap and bath salts, if you don't mind me asking? I'd love to make some for my daughter-in-laws.

 

[java]

Here is last years thread full of some good ones!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1577395&highlight=homemade+christmas+gifts

 

[Squeasel]

I made collars and fleece dog jackets for some friends last year. Fleece blankets and key chains (made with leftover ribbon from the collars) are well liked by friends too.

ETA: I would love homemade jelly as a gift. Or applesauce, we love when my MIL makes some for us.