Thursday, 18 December 2025

A birthday and Xmas gift made

So I have been busy making gifts.

1st up was a project bag for a 70th birthday. It’s always tricky knowing what to make but us sewers can always use a project bag.


The back


Then to use up some selvedges made it more special. This person knows the meaning behind them and it was well received.


Making the plastic window


Next up was a quick Xmas table runner.  It was an easy one and was loved. My friend’s table theme was going to be red this year. So this matched perfectly. What a guess.

I received a few beautiful gifts too. I also handed out quite a few Xmas decorations and they were put on the trees straight away. All in all a great week seeing friends for Xmas.

This was a special gift made for me from someone I have known for 50 years. She wasn’t sure if I would use it where I lived. I loved it. I have not ever knitted a blanket for myself or been given a gift like this. So special. My friends table theme hasn’t been to this house so didn’t know my colours but it matches perfectly.





11 comments:

Lin said...

That blanket is gorgeous! Love the gifts you made for your friends too. xx

Maria said...

Lovely gifts you made for your friends and the blanket you were given is gorgeous.

Jenny said...

Beautiful gifts, that selvedge project bad is wonderful. As is the knitted blanket you recieved, there is such a lot of work involved in that - you are obviously deemed "well and truly knit worthy" by your friend.

Ma Betty said...

I see you actually don't stop with your sewing and I guess there has been lots of cooking done too. Stay cool, stay sane.

Julie said...

Just beautiful Jo - all of it. You are right - we can never have too many project bags. The table runner you made is very effective - I love the simple style of it. Gosh your friend has made such a lovely ripple style blanket for you. xx

loulee said...

Beautiful blanket Jo. Lovely gifts.

Karen's Korner said...

Love the see through window in the project bag. Delicious colours in your pretty blanket.

kiwikid said...

Beautiful gifts made and received Jo.

Denice Barker said...

Jo, you have guessed so well with your gifts it only makes sense your friend would guess well with yours. The afghan is beautiful!!

Janet O. said...

Nice looking project bag--I love a good window like that.
That is a very festive runner.
The blanket you received couldn't have been a better match, even if they had seen inside your home! Lovely gift!

Janice said...

Some gorgeous gifts there, both given and received. The blanket looks perfect on your couch.