tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825862861569609473.post1614478779704102070..comments2023-11-20T03:37:18.313-05:00Comments on The Knitty Gritty Homestead: Little QuiltsThe Knitty Gritty Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890656094078973552noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825862861569609473.post-71478346571302267172010-12-03T06:21:53.580-05:002010-12-03T06:21:53.580-05:00Steph, just think when your kids are 30 years plus...Steph, just think when your kids are 30 years plus and they think back to those Christmas mornings and the joy of receiving those beautiful handmade gifts while other kids where receiving mass quantities of commercial "stuff". They will be in awe of their Mother for finding time to make their special day so special and treasure those gifts and the thought that went into them. The other kids probably won't even remember what they received. <br />I recently re-stocked the jewelry making cupboard and plan on making all my gifts for the girls. Wish me luck, its been a long time! xo Cousin Chris.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12445444581453744917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825862861569609473.post-16437963684590357942010-12-03T00:38:37.761-05:002010-12-03T00:38:37.761-05:00Those little quilts are the gifts your little ones...Those little quilts are the gifts your little ones will remember years from now, not anything you could buy in a store, regardless of whether you had the money to spend or not. You are so very talented, in not only what you create, but in how you are making it a way of life for your children. I get that it may not always be easy,but I admire what you do.Pattycake Mannershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11053599874966862487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825862861569609473.post-68290041609308619482010-12-02T21:37:04.447-05:002010-12-02T21:37:04.447-05:00Handmade gifts are special in a way that store bou...Handmade gifts are special in a way that store bought can't really compete with. There is alot to be said with keeping things simple. My favorite gifts were the handmade mittens my granny used to knit me. They were made like animal characters, and there would be eyes and a tongue that would stick out when you opened your hands. I haven't seen those mittens since the mid 70's...should check to see if my little sis has the pattern.<br />This year my favorite gift is my army guy is home soon, and all in one piece/peace.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15742662410055038695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825862861569609473.post-24360614156398065132010-12-02T19:52:54.266-05:002010-12-02T19:52:54.266-05:00I love your post. As a Momma with a 28-year-old (c...I love your post. As a Momma with a 28-year-old (can it be?? I am just 28, too... ) the best Christmas he said he remembers is the year I only $30 to spend. He had a few "precious desirables" under the tree (I believe it was a few books, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, and a game), but most were from my hands. And, we did something every day to celebrate the holiday -- bake cookies, make cards, gather natural items to decorate, go to for walks to look at lights, make ornaments from handmade playdough and go to the midnight Love Feast and walk home in the snow together, his hand in mine. I treasure that holiday and, as Mary, I ponder its magic in my heart. <br /><br />Your chldren know you love them. And, unless you tell them differently, they will think themselves favored Christmas morning. <br /><br />Hang in there! Things will get brighter! <br /><br />Hugs, <br /><br />Mattymattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06749881104429358524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825862861569609473.post-85971030138059888772010-12-02T18:58:40.805-05:002010-12-02T18:58:40.805-05:00You're so creative Stephanie! I feel for you a...You're so creative Stephanie! I feel for you and your financial woes. Things aren't too bad here on our homefront, but they've been better. That's why I've decided to get a second job, and can barely find time anymore to check Facebook and haven't blogged in over a month (sniff). Looking forward to your postings throughout the holidays!Misty Pratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107274364128577601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825862861569609473.post-73614814940179638652010-12-02T13:43:55.497-05:002010-12-02T13:43:55.497-05:00Crackhead. You're so funny. I know the feeling...Crackhead. You're so funny. I know the feeling though. I, like you, am a Facebook addict. I love your little quilts. I really want to try quilting but am scared. I think I could manage a top but binding and quilting leave me shaking in my crafty boots. Your girls will love it :)Stephanie G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05882624961922548749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825862861569609473.post-72598839603478989162010-12-02T12:29:43.064-05:002010-12-02T12:29:43.064-05:00Your handmade gifts and time spent with them will ...Your handmade gifts and time spent with them will be the things your kids remember. The shiny plastic toys mass-produced for those of us drawn into the consumer Christmas flow too easily through little hands into the wastebin! Keep up the good fight, try not to be dismayed (or worse yet, guilty) and love your family this Christmas!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729343264973559946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825862861569609473.post-84212282983853127802010-12-02T09:46:36.487-05:002010-12-02T09:46:36.487-05:00I love all your creative ideas to create magic for...I love all your creative ideas to create magic for your children with your own homemade talents and love. I think this is a reminder to all, to search out the gifts we can offer with out running out and shopping our heads off. I am inspired. thank you. <br />Peace. xoTwigandToadstoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03408437451671761958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825862861569609473.post-1336416362635733922010-12-02T09:34:43.728-05:002010-12-02T09:34:43.728-05:00My favourite Christmas gifts that I received as a ...My favourite Christmas gifts that I received as a child, were the ones my mother handmade for me when things were tight. There was a wonderful wonky dinosaur stuffed animal, and some knitted Barbie clothes. I treasured them. And, for what it's worth, even my 11 and 13-year-old STILL love receiving handmade and new-to-them gifts. <br /><br />Your quilts are gorgeous! What child wouldn't be excited about that set of gifts you are creating? You could go into business crafting such gifts...in all of that spare time you have.<br /><br />*Peace*, love, and light...W-S Wanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06242784517253760863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825862861569609473.post-46940039193833423752010-12-02T09:23:04.119-05:002010-12-02T09:23:04.119-05:00I sure can relate, Stephanie. With my husband out ...I sure can relate, Stephanie. With my husband out of work (unless you count our Etsy shop!) this Christmas is very lean for us too. But in a way I'm glad, because it FORCES us to slow down and keep things simple and handmade. Almost every year I say I'm going to cut back on gifts, but somehow it doesn't happen. This year, our Christmas morning really will be pared back with only a few books as gifts, some handmade things, and a special breakfast. I'm looking forward to it!<br /><br />Don't worry about handmade gifts not being enough as your children grow--you'd be surprised. I'm making a doll quilt for my almost-12 year old that I know she'll love, and dh is making her a doll bed. For her upcoming birthday I'm making her a decorative banner for her bedroom out of quilting scraps and an old blanket. Actually I think anyone at any age, unless they are really used to consumerism, would love a handmade gift.<br /><br />I wish you all the best Stephanie. I hope things get better for you guys and that the possibility of selling the homestead becomes a distant, laughable memory. :) <br /><br />Laura<br />http://gettingthere.typepad.comLaura Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485192062219909619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825862861569609473.post-38779079225534791912010-12-02T08:54:35.722-05:002010-12-02T08:54:35.722-05:00The quilt tops are beautiful. Things are tight ove...The quilt tops are beautiful. Things are tight over here too. I have been buying my girls gifts all year. Mostly at yard sales and second hand stores. There are a few handmade projects I'm going to try to get done for then before Christmas.busy little beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12346196808048292667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825862861569609473.post-45117643230671665432010-12-02T08:44:38.205-05:002010-12-02T08:44:38.205-05:00Although I can't see the quilt tops (did you p...Although I can't see the quilt tops (did you post pics?) I'm sure they are beautiful. Perhaps they will show up when I look from the home computer.<br />Being broke at Christmas leaves you no choice but to remember the real meaning behind it all. Your handmade gifts are treasures and even after your children start to want the things their friends will be getting, too, they will cherish the things you made/make. I applaud your FB free time and that you are using it so well.<br />Wishing you much PEACE, my sweet sister.Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592532417364025009noreply@blogger.com