It's a wonderful thing, creating something for someone you love. To pour love and care into what you're making. To think about them, about their special qualities and quirky ways, as you stitch, or knit, as you hook or bake.
As I wrapped up this blanket for my daughter, I thought about how special it felt to make this for her. My love went into each stitch. She's seen it, throughout its stages.....it's a difficult thing to hide. But you know something, that's ok. This isn't something easily purchased from a shop, this one took my time, lots of my time. Maybe, just maybe, by seeing how much time this took, she will appreciate and value it more. If not now, with her teen brain.....but in the future.
There was a big, big smile on her face as she unwrapped it. She's snuggled under it right now, like a lot of teens she spends a lot of time in her bedroom, this will help to keep her warm and cosy.
Yes, there's something incredibly special, and satisfying, creating something for someone you love.
Back tomorrow with my last Positive January post,
Amanda :) xxx
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It turned out beautifully! I have a blanket like this made for me by my grandmother I received it for a graduation gift and I remember not being as grateful as I could/should have been. Everyone else gave me money what did I want with a blanket? 30 years later the money and whatever was bought with it is long gone. But on cold winter days, my blanket is wrapped around my shoulders..every stitch holding her love and keeping me warm. She will appreciate it and love it more and more the older she gets. That's why we create isn't it? So a piece of us will always be with them.
ReplyDeleteThank you Robbie, it's lovely that you still have it! :) xxx
DeleteIt's beautiful Amanda. The brown works so well with the other colours - it makes it seem even warmer somehow. I crocheted a blanket for my eldest when she went to uni and felt comforted that each time she wanted a bit of a snuggle part of me would be with her - now you don't get that with something bought from a shop! Keep warm x Jane
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely that she had a bit of you at a time when she needed it most :) xxx
DeleteLovely colour combination! I started giving handmade gifts for the first time last year and find it so much more satisfying, the recipients seem to like it too!
ReplyDeleteIt is very satisfying.....here's to many more! :) xxx
Deletehow lovely. this has turned out beautifully. I love that my kids appreciate my handmades for them. I have a teen daughter who currently thinks it's daggy :( and she's the one I want to wrap in the love and goodness the most! (because she's a teen!)
ReplyDeleteIt's a fine balance isn't it, your teen will be just starting to develop their own sense of style, not always cool to share that with mum! ;) xxx
DeleteI couldn't agree with you more. Matt loves the blanket I made for his bed, and has declared it will be gong to university with him when the time comes. The do appreciate it even if they can't find the words immediately. x
ReplyDeleteMatt sounds brilliant! :) xxx
DeleteThat is so lovely, the colours are great together. I'm sure she will appreciate it more and more as the years go by. I found it so special when I made one for my daughter. I need to get started soon on the one for my son!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sharon.....I wasn't sure initially about the colours but they've worked well, good luck with the blanket making! :) xxx
DeleteIt looks beautiful and cosy and so much more special because you made it xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Cheryl :) xxx
DeleteAnd that's the thing ... when we make something for someone, it does slow us down so that we are thinking of that person, and imagining them using the gift and in return they will think of us each time they wear/use/snuggle in our handmade gifts. Win-Win :) The blanket is gorgeous, and I can imagine how soft it is. Wendy x
ReplyDeleteYou are so right Wendy! :) xxx
DeleteAmanda it's such a lovely blanket, which I am sure your daughter will cherish as she grows, I love the feeling of making something for people you love. I made lots of gifts this xmas and it was such joy to see their happinessx
ReplyDeleteIt really is a joy to give them isn't it Michelle! :) xxx
DeleteWhat a marvellously personal gift, one she will treasure I am sure X
ReplyDeleteThank you Penny! :) xxx
DeleteI love the colours Amanda, very soft and earthy.
ReplyDeleteBet your daughter will cherish it for a long time.
Jillxo
Thanks Jill, yes they are earthy! :) xxx
DeleteI agree 100% with that sentiment!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue :) xxx
DeleteMy mom used to sew for me and I remember how special I felt whenever I wore one of her little dresses. It was like she was there with me.
ReplyDeleteLovely memories there for you Connie :) xxx
DeleteOh what a fab little blanket, and with this cold spell im sure it will be appreciated and very used x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely timed right.....it's freezing here! ;) xxx
Deletelove the thickness of that blanket full of love!!!!
ReplyDeletexxxxx Ale
Full to bursting with love Ale! :) xxx
DeleteI agree so much with your sentiments-there is nothing quite as special as a handmade gift. I'm sure she will treasure your lovely blanket always.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Alison xx
Thanks For popping by Allison, I do hope so! :) xxx
DeleteLovely Amanda... handmade gifts are real treasures... Cx
ReplyDeleteThey are Cass! :) xxx
DeleteOh what a lovely blankie; we are a family of blankie snugglers but have to make do with blankies created by other talented folk as I have yet to grasp the knack! Also, love the name of the wool; All Seasons Chunky! Sound like how I feel sometimes :)
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I'm feeling All Seasons Chunky too! It's not easy crochet, took me ages....and I still can't follow a pattern very well! ;) xxx
Deleteshe doesn't know it yet, but you just gave her an heirloom!! It's lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Steph, I'd not thought of it like that :) xxx
DeleteI love your blanket and the post in general, including your readers' comments. How wonderful it is to be able to remember a loved one through an item they've made for you. It is wonderful to create for others even if they don't realise the effort and love that one puts into those things.... I am crocheting hot water bottle covers for my girls and they love them... and it brings me happiness that these hotties and mum's love is keeping them warm at night.... Have a lovely weekend! Pati x
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for you're comment Pati, bet yours girls just love their hotties! :) xxx
DeleteIt really is a wonderful feeling to make things for the ones you love. I think your blanket turned out beautifully and I know your daughter will cherish it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jennifer :) xxx
DeleteI'm sure your daughter will cherish her blanket for many years to come. My mum and Granny made a crochet bedspread for my 18th and it's one of my most treasured posessions - a "rescue if the house is on fire" piece!
ReplyDeleteI love this Jo......yep definitely a rescue piece! :) xxx
DeleteAw, I love it and so will she. She will treasure it always.
ReplyDeletexx Beca
Thank you Beca :) xxx
DeleteIt's beautiful Amanda and a very special gift. I have a crochet blanket my mum made for me and I absolutely love it x
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda :) xxx
DeleteGreat post ! and lovely heirloom ! that's the same for us each time you're doing something for someone we love ... Your blanket is really beautiful and so cozy ... she'll probably love it ! I wish you a lovely and a creative week end !
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Geraldine, I think she might already love it! :) xxx
DeleteA wonderful positive and happy moment, and a beautiful blanket too!! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy, it's certainly keeping her warm! :) xxx
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