My creative friends and family, part 1

 
For quite awhile I have been meaning to share photos of some of the creative crafting done by friends and family at Christmas time.  I kept forgetting to take pictures, then kept forgetting to load the pictures onto the computer.  I finally got that done yesterday, so here is a little Christmas show and tell.  Tomorrow I may share more creativity.

This beautiful Christmas tree card was made by my friend J.  The picture does not do it justice.  The tree is sparkly and glittery and the star is gem-like.

Inside the card was this snowflake J. had crocheted.  I put it on the tree in our bedroom.

Here is a closeup of redwork done by my friend Ruth ...

... and this picture shows the breadcloth that the redwork is done on.  Such a small intricate design!  I am in awe of Ruth's embroidery skills!

My daughter Joanna made these flour sack dishtowels with her kids for their grandmothers.  The manger is made from a child's footprint and the Christmas lights at the bottom are thumbprints!  They also made amazing t-shirts for the grandpas, using handprints, footprints, fingerprints and thumbprints to make themed designs.

And lastly, a beautiful, warm neck gaiter knitted by my friend J.  Isn't it a pretty color?  And the stitches she used give it such a rich look.

Hope you have enjoyed this look at some of the handcrafts I received for Christmas.  How about you?  Did you or your family give or receive any handmade gifts?