My quilting thoughts and inspirations sprinkled with a glimpse of life down on the farm

Monday, December 30, 2013

Handmade gifts

A few more homemade goodies in our house this Christmas....
Mum made little sewing sets for her Grand-daughters (6 sets!!)
YD made this bear for Mum.
Isn't he a sweetie?
After swinging in the Christmas tree....
...it was time for a nap.
Great sentiment on this clever hanger made by Leeanne!
Cute bookmarks made by my mother in law.
Yesterday I got the urge to make Gingerbread men.
Nice to use these cutters - my Grandmother had the ginger-
bread man one and Mum had the little bear when we were
kids. They don't make them like this anymore!
Happy stitching everyone,
Have a great day,
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23 comments:

  1. creations.1December 30, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    Beautiful gifts Raewyn - so nice to have a handmade Christmas.

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  2. sigisartDecember 30, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Dear Raewyn,
    what a lovely post. Your Mam looks so happy with her little Christmas Bear.
    And as I see the whole family loves to stitch, that´s really great!!!
    And you´re right: a day without stitching is quite a lost day ;-))
    Many hugs from germany
    sigisart

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  3. FionaDecember 30, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    so the whole family is clever with the needle it seems.... love the sewing sets and that cute teddy... I remember mums lovely cutters too.. sadly I didn't keep them...
    Hugz

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  4. NarelleDecember 30, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Handmade gifts are priceless and yummy too! :)

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  5. UnknownDecember 30, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Lovely Gifts Raewyn those Gingerbread Men look Great!

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  6. AnonymousDecember 30, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    what a lovely post Raewyn and i love all the homemade goodies that the members of your family made,such a clever lot you all are,.xx

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  7. BillieBee (billiemick)December 30, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    What a sweet bear!

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  8. Michelle RidgwayDecember 30, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Beautiful handmade gifts...I love the new little Furry friend adopted by your Mum....I bet he was tired after all that hide and seek in the Christmas tree. How special to have those biscuit cutters.

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  9. MaryDecember 30, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    What a neat assortment of handmade gifts. I love that you still have your mother's and grandmother's cookie cutters.

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  10. Ali HoneyDecember 30, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    Well done all of you who made handmade gifts..they are such special keepsakes.

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  11. SusanDecember 30, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    Gorgeous hand made Raewyn. That teddy is so cute. Don't you think he deserves a come of new mini quilts? Fantastic use of the selvedges, and that little teddy cutter is marvellous. Oh why don't they make them like they used too?

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  12. VivianDecember 30, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    Homemade gifts are the best. They come from the heart.
    I hope your holiday created wonderful memories for you and your family.

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  13. LeeanneDecember 30, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    You got some lovely gifts, I think that beautiful bear does need his/her own wee quilt too.
    The gingerbread men look tasty.
    I couldn't take a photo & blog about what you gave me, as we ate them up too quick!!:-) Does an empty jar count?

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  14. BarbaraDecember 30, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Some lovely home made gifts Raewyn. I love the sewing set and the bear is so cute. I love the little selvedge gift and I think I recognise a selvedge or 2. A home made gift is always special isn't it.

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  15. HelenDecember 30, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    I have a serious case of green envy-itis seeing that gingerbread man cutter! The newer ones are just not as cute.

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  16. Janet O.December 30, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    Sweet hand made gifts, Raewyn. They are the best kind!
    The cookie cutters are fun, and useful, keepsakes. I love family treasures like that.

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  17. margaretDecember 30, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    so many talented people in your family, cam see where you get your creativity from Mum has certainly made some lovely pieces. Ginger bread men look delicious, I expect they were soon gone!

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  18. JulieDecember 30, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Beautiful home made gifts Raewyn. I love them all. Your daughter makes gorgeous bears, they are tricky to do, she gets their faces just right. I love the bear tucked up in the quilt:-) Also love what Leeanne has made you ... just gorgeous to perhaps hang on the sewing room wall. You are a lucky girl getting those ginger cutters. x0x

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  19. Quiltpassion.blogspot.comDecember 30, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Wonderful gifts, all of them, Raewyn. What a lovely bear, it reminds me of the kit I have to make one.
    The cutters are so lovely, you're a lucky lady to have got them, and the gingerbread men you made with them looks very tasty!
    Have a wonderful time and all the best for 2014, Cisca

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  20. The Knotty LassDecember 31, 2013 at 3:30 AM

    I adore her bears! She does such an amazing job. Your mom has been really busy too! She does such fine work. She made me a needle case a few years ago and I am so proud of it. That man cookie cutter is awesome. He looks like he is wearing a bowler hat! You don't find cutters like those anymore.

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  21. Needled MomDecember 31, 2013 at 4:48 AM

    Homemade gifts are the best! I LOVE that sweet bear.

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  22. marinaDecember 31, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    what a thoughtful gift from your mum ot her grand daughters. Your daughters bear is gorgeous, looks like your mum thinks so too.
    Looks like you are one crafty family that loves to share!
    how wonderful.

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  23. NemoJanuary 3, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    Love the hanger - what a great idea! Lovely blog and gorgeous pictures. :)

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