A little sewing

 

I have been continuing with my plan to make as many presents as possible this year, to keep costs down and also to reduce my fabric mountain. And of course because I believe that handmade gifts carry with them the love and care that went into their creation. 

This is a game I put together for one of my nephews. A noughts and crosses board from large checked fabric with a zigzag stitch playing area marked out and felt counters stuffed with soup mix. You be green and I'll be blue! A drawstring bag and stamped label finished it off.

I'm finding it hard to come up with ideas for men, what do you knit or sew for men? I'm also making ahead so presents are ready and waiting for the weeks following the baby's arrival as I think I might have my hands full!

Unless I can work out how to knit while feeding.I think I learnt to pretty much feed while asleep during night feeds with My Little Helper, all went well apart from the time I awoke with a jump sitting up in my bed in the wee small hours and to my horror had lost the baby. Was he suffocating under the covers? - no, of course he was back in his cradle, just where I had put him before falling back into bed.  I always felt there was something magical about feeding in the silence of the middle of the night, the world around me sleeping and only us awake. Peaceful, mindful ,nourishing for both of us.Mothering at it's best. I still can't quite believe that I'm lucky enough to have that gift again, soon.

Comments

[Jackie]

That's a great present! I was never very good at multi tasking when feeding my babies and applaud anyone that can feed their baby whilst doing anything more than sitting with their feet up or lying down in bed :O)

[Lucy Locket-Pocket]

You must be getting so excited now - but I do think that knitting whilst feeding might prove to be too tricky!!!

Lucy x

[Pebbledash]

What a fabulous and beautifully made present!

[JuliaB]

I also have a real problem with making things for men ... it's not only what to make, but finding 'manly' fabrics too .. maybe shirts? but i've heard they are very difficult! x

[tea and cake]

I have the same problem with presents for men. But, recently had a request from my son-in-law for a knitted hat; and before that my husband wanted a shoe bag, so he could take 'best shoes' on his motor-cycling holiday. A couple of ideas for you?
Your noughts & Crosses present is a wonderful gift.

[THE DOG HOUSE]

presents for men how about toiletries bag, sunglasses/glasses case,swimming bag,wellies bag this would have to be waterproof,bag for sports shoes,book mark,
not long for new baby what will it be?
it's so exciting waiting for a new life
from the dog house

[Kim]

Gorgeous pressie! I also remember that feeling of panic after falling asleep whilst feeding in the middle of night! Enjoy your sewing and hope you're managing to get some rest
Kimx

[ClaireP]

What a great idea! I may have to pinch that for my nephews birthday! :)

I always end up knitting hats and scarves for men, although I have made hubby a few phone cases - after he looses the next one he's getting a pink one!

not long to the baby! make sure you rest up :)
xx

[joanna]

Thats a good idea. I have a 4yr old newphews birthday comming up and that would be good for him.

[littlest-sis]

I used to wake up in the night thinking baby was in the bed, I even tried to pick up Mr Littlest-sis once thinking it was baby!
I'm trying to organise presents in advance too, have even got some Christmas presents sorted, wish I had the patience and creativity to make them myself tho!
Not long to go now! x

[urban craft]

I love it. I have a little boy and I am always trying to find things to make for boys. Thanks for the inspiration and I need to use up to fabric pile. Love you blog.

[Elizabeth]

What a lovely present. For men I tend to knit either a hat or a scarf, socks would be good but I've never mastered knitting socks!

[Catherine]

I think laptop bags or masculine toiletries bags has to be it - or document wallets or similar. I too am on a mission to make gifts - so far not easy. I shall have to ditch some friends! Like the game, that's a great idea - hadn't really thought of board games transferring to fabric...better give that some thought!
Catherine