If you're lucky enough to have people in your life who love hand-crafted gifts, then its a very busy time of the year!
And i'll be honest - financially its a bit tight this year (a mortgage all by myself, in Sydney the 2nd most expensive place in the world to buy a house) so spending time instead of money on my loved ones is doubly important.
I feel a bit sad that most of modern society values bought presents over hand-made, I know I would be delighted if all my friends made me something instead of contributing to the capitalist machine!
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Over the next week i'll be sharing some posts from the late 1930s to mid 1950s, featuring pretty, zany and practical items to make for loved ones - or just yourself. I hope you enjoy them!
Starting with.... Just Like Two Silk Flowers!
This unusual cravat is made from a tube of black taffetta, with a contrast lining folded back to resemble flowers.
From Good Needlework Magazine, October 1939.
Very easy to make - and very striking!
6 comments:
What a creative and colorful idea! I've pretty much finished all of my families' presents. My mom gave me a ton of yarn so I made scarves, hats and gloves for everyone.
I enjoy making presents for families because 1) it's one of a kind and 2) it's more pratice for my knitting.
I am planning to make aprons for some of my presents - inexpensive and useful too. I just hope they like them as much as I do.
A handmade gift is so much better than a bought one that is the same as 1000's of others. We're doing as many homemade gifts as will be appreciated. Lovely pictures in your post, very festive - only 39 sleeps!! Exciting!
I'm trying to do all handmade this christmas.. it's a lot of work, but I'm hoping it'll be worth it!
I'm double lucky because my family appreciate hand made gifts and also make them for me!
I agree, there's no need to join in with the consumer frenzy and it's so much more rewarding once you opt out.
I'm going to try that cravat idea! Thank you.
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