Did you receive any stitching-related gifts for the holidays?

I received one – a friend gave me a needlebook with scissors in the back. Pretty and very useful, partly because I dont have scissors that small and there are times I seem to be endlessly frogging!

I never otherwise get stitching gifts from my family or friends. I’ve never asked for any (my stash is simply to big to need any) and think that they would be simply to scared to buy something that might be wrong!

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What proportion of your stitching is for your own personal use versus gifts?

Oooh! interesting question!

In terms of volume, much of my stitching starts out as stuff for myself. I have quite a few pictures on my wall, and lavender sachets in my drawers.

However, when I do make gifts for people, they may be low on volume, but are often high on size and effort. Presents include a 40th birthday present for my cousin which took about 6 months to complete, the recently completed wedding present for my brother (which took over 4 months to complete), a picture for my sister’s birthday of a hot air balloon on which she took a ride the previous year (which only took me 4 weeks to complete), a wedding gift for a cousin etc.

Smaller gifts include the lavender sachets, which I like making up, often keep for myself, but are great little items to have as stand by for unexpected guests/situations