Christmas time and Christmas gifts.......at this time of year

may very well not be the topic you want to think about.

For me......."what should I give and  do for Christmas?"

seems to always enter my thoughts at this time.

Gift giving always causes me the most stress.......from the staying on budget to trying to make everyone happy.

I find it harder and harder each year to find that perfect "something" 

for those special people. 

Do you feel this way? 

I love to give handmade gifts........something unique........something from my heart

However.....not everyone likes handmade gifts,.....so  I am selective on 

who I do make them for.

I have begun the process of making some handmade gifts.........hoping to get them all

finished by the end of November,.....allowing me to focus on the

the decorating and to enjoy the season.......

without the worry of getting Christmas gifts at the last moment. 

Of course my passion is embroidery.......with a little crochet.......

so from crocheted dishcloths with embroidered dishtowels,

to embroidered pillowcases..........

this is what I am planning on making and giving this year.

I have several sets of stamped pillowcases

all with lovely designs........most of them vintage,

never used or embroidered.......

waiting...........

to be embroidered

and embellished,

and selected for that "someone special" 

on my list.

So tell me, how about you?

Do you make handmade gifts?  

What do you like to make?

Do you like to receive handmade gifts?

I would love to hear!