I have an old wooden "trunk" that is filled with my handwoven projects and samples. Lots of samples, and lots of scarves and dishtowels, with a few table runners and mug rugs, plus some yardage.
Once upon a time, Dan and I had an Etsy shop for my handwovens and his pyrography. I think something like this is a logical conclusion for artists and artisans. We create because we love to and then have to figure out what to do with it all. We tried craft fairs and then Etsy, but either way we sold little and eventually dropped it. What can't be sold is either given as gifts or packed away after walls and wardrobe are filled to the brim.
After sorting the trunk contents for the umpteenth time this year, I decided to start using some of it as Christmas gifts. My daughter-in-law and granddaughters are getting scarves for Christmas!
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| Christmas scarves in log cabin weave |
The two scarves in log cabin weave are for my granddaughters. I
alternated black with a variegated yarn of red, white, and green. It is
reminiscent of both log cabin and plaid. Ish.
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| Christmas scarf in shadow weave |
The shadow weave scarf is woven with novelty yarns that have fine ribbon plied in. It will be a gift for my daughter-in-law.
I don't even know if they'll like them, but I've got so much stuff in that
trunk that I don't care! LOL Time to spread the wealth around.
4 comments:
Sounds familiar. I hope your family appreciates their gifts; I would!
Michelle, that's always the question, isn't it? My dad and stepmom have always loved anything handmade, but my mom and stepdad were always unimpressed. My kids, though, will at least be polite about it. ;)
I always love handmade gifts because I know something of the person that made them is in the gift.
And that says something about the receiver. I'm always pleased because the person thought enough of me to take the time to handcraft something. Time is a precious gift to give.
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