Wednesday 12 January 2011

Handmade Christmas

Sticking to my Challenge of the Utmost Kind proved difficult at Christmas time. A few of my presents were handmade but I ended up making a last minute purchase of a shirt on Christmas Eve for my husband after I made a mess of the scarf I was knitting for him. It's a lovely shirt and something he needed. I feel a little bit guilty.... but not too much.

Unfortunately I didn't have time to take pictures of all of the things I made. The only thing I did photograph was this star garland which I made for my mum. The pattern for the stars is from Michelle at The Royal Sisters and I had the idea of making it into a garland from Tina at Rubies' Place. The stars are made from hemp which I bought here.



It's such a lovely feeling giving someone a handmade gift and this is a tradition I think I'll continue even when my challenge is over.


12 comments:

Michelle said...

Thank you Sarah for sharing your lovely photo's of your grandma twinkle garland...
Handmade gifts are just so special...

Razmataz said...

I would far rather recieve a gift like your beautiful garland than an expensive trinket.

staci said...

Your star garland is just lovely! A beautifully thoughtful gift that your mum will enjoy for many years to come!

Olga said...

Lovely photos.
I always adore handmade gifts. They are so special.

Michelloui said...

What a very pretty blog! I love your posts and have had fun these past few minutes reading through them. Im a follower now, looking forward to coming back for more :)

Daydream Living said...

Lovely photo! And I too love to give handmade gifts, they are one of a kind!
Have a good day,
Maureen x

Signe said...

Love these Sarah - very pretty!

And thank you so much for the well wishes - it sure feels good to be up and about again :)

Hugs,
Signe

Boho Farm and Home said...

I just stumbled upon your blog and I love it!
I am following you now and look forward to reading more!
Caroline

International Woman of Mystery said...

Good for you for sticking to the challenge! Very impressive. Happy New Year and best wishes for 2011!

Sara Louise said...

That garland is magical! I love it!

Anne in Oxfordshire said...

A beautiful garland , I bet your mum loves it. so lovely to receive a present that has been given a lot of thought :-)

Ans said...

LOVE YOUR BLOG, JUST DISCOVERED IT!!
FOLLOWING YOU IN FB AND BLOGSPOT!!
XOXO