The possibilities for hand-made gifts are endless. Fleece blankets, for example are simple, practical and fairly inexpensive. Fleece is available in any fabric store in a variety of colors and weights. All you need to do is cut the fleece to the right size and stitch around the edges with contrasting yarn to finish it off. This is a great opportunity to give a custom-fitted gift your tall relatives will really appreciate.
Fleece is perfect for curling up under on cold winter days.
Give the gift of cozy afternoons. Refuse to decorate your Christmas tree alone. Never let it be said that decorating the tree is just one more thing on your list of to-do's. Make it a social occasion. Wait until you can all do it as a family, or if your family cannot be there, invite students or neighbours over, call your best friend, or ask someone's grandkids to help.