My obsession with hand making gifts

I am an artist, a crafter, a writer, and on occasion a semi poet. I am also a Wife, Mom, Aunt, Sister, Cousin, Daughter, Grandaughter, Daughter-n-law, and Next Door Neighbor. Everyone has at least one of these titles in their collection. For myself, I take being an Aunt very seriously - it is my job - and joy - to make hand made gifts for all the kids in my family. My past attempts have led me to learning to crochet, sew, color manga, and a variety of wonderful skills I can add to my resume for life. This year - sewing is my main tool. That and ALOT of stuffing. Since my nephews and nieces read my blog I can't divulge what I am making - but I can tell you I am buried under bolts of fabric, stuffing, and thread. Watch out for the sharp pins too. Last year I made hooded towels for everyone, a couple years before that I made hats and scarves for everyone out of fleece. I like getting creative with something they will use and have fun with. Some day I hope to make them all quilts. The goal - something warm and fuzzy from me. It's my yearly I love you take home hug.

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