tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post2523520879874263309..comments2023-10-11T07:22:00.393-04:00Comments on Old Red Barn Co.: Handmade vs. HomemadeDanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15248320644132712289noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-456976904677713272011-12-14T22:59:26.895-05:002011-12-14T22:59:26.895-05:00I am doing nothing but homemade gifts this year fo...I am doing nothing but homemade gifts this year for family and friends. I found I love to crochet again. I want to figure out how to make hats. Teachers and staff are getting baked goods and scarves. Family is getting wall hangings. friends are getting scarves or socks. lots of handmade. handmade is the best!!!!Denahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283282513469838874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-46351224844601296382011-12-14T22:59:26.067-05:002011-12-14T22:59:26.067-05:00I am doing nothing but homemade gifts this year fo...I am doing nothing but homemade gifts this year for family and friends. I found I love to crochet again. I want to figure out how to make hats. Teachers and staff are getting baked goods and scarves. Family is getting wall hangings. friends are getting scarves or socks. lots of handmade. handmade is the best!!!!Denahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283282513469838874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-33656609465374378682011-12-13T22:10:50.580-05:002011-12-13T22:10:50.580-05:00It's funny, I think about this. Sometimes we m...It's funny, I think about this. Sometimes we might make the mistake of believing that because we put time, effort, and love into an item we make, it will and must be well received. When we forget to consider the recipient's likes, we open ourselves up to the unwanted homemade stigma.<br />BTW, if you have trouble finding someone to gift one of those lovely runners to, I'm here for you....Corinneahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18434526365104434828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-1453614828126922462011-12-13T11:05:02.920-05:002011-12-13T11:05:02.920-05:00i can't imagine anyone not preferring a handma...i can't imagine anyone not preferring a handmade gift!sarah, rsmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17535318926910632471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-53757033700634295002011-12-12T11:42:49.152-05:002011-12-12T11:42:49.152-05:00This is so sad but don't give up HOPE! I thin...This is so sad but don't give up HOPE! I think 'appreciation' of a homemade gift is a learned act. I had a friend growing up and they made things for each member of the family for Christmas. From the youngest member to the oldest and it made Christmas special to see what they each came up with. When I had kids I resolved to do the same thing. Not only was it fabulous to see their creativity it kept them occupied. NOW they beg for quilts and pillows from Mom. What has been interesting is to see their friends begging for a a 'homemade' gift for graduation, birthdays, etc. They have watched us over the years and KNOW what goes into it. There will always be those that don't 'get it'. For my niece's wedding gift I made her a BIG quilt with collected fabric of her likes/dislikes thru the years. My brother, her father, wanted to know what ELSE I was going to get her and got punched by both his wife and daughter and was told it was the most 'special' present she received. She emails me every couple of weeks with a new 'memory' as she looks at the different fabrics. It is all worth it.Megohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425793763775935565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-53356025972600127842011-12-11T18:03:11.323-05:002011-12-11T18:03:11.323-05:00I agree that knowing your audience is a good thing...I agree that knowing your audience is a good thing. There are people who get it, who see beauty in the handmade gift and appreciate the time, energy and thought, that goes into it. Everyone I'm making for this year has a healthy sense of what a gift is and values time, energy and thought more than a "store" gift. Also, they relish the giving more than the receiving so everything's a treat. <br /><br />Once he's old enough to pick up a pen, my nephew is getting "write me a story" requests for my birthday. He can write them while wrapped in the quilt I made him this year. :-)CitricSugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580076318545974487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-28493683855176450272011-12-11T04:28:51.971-05:002011-12-11T04:28:51.971-05:00I know how you feel Dana... Every Christmas I worr...I know how you feel Dana... Every Christmas I worry. I think some people have a misconception that handmade means cheap... But really a handmade gift usually costs the same if not more than a store bought item and that's just the materials to make it! Add your time, thought and sometimes even blood (darn needles!) and a handmade gift is truly from the heart and beyond. I love receiving handmade gifts. I was recently at a quilting charity event for out local children's hospital. They had quilts for sale as well as some knitted goods. One item that nearly made me cry was a gorgeous 2ply woolen baby shawl (cot size) for NZ$60. I bought it. I couldn't even buy the wool for that! And I shudder to think how long it took some sweet soul to knit!! It's sitting in my in case we have a third pile or will be a gift when one of my bridesmaids finally start a family!<br /><br />You've made a lovely gift as always. Merry Christmas xxLarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01042439506901561443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-50257061246655659372011-12-10T21:32:17.077-05:002011-12-10T21:32:17.077-05:00I love giving and getting handmade gift I'll t...I love giving and getting handmade gift I'll take them any day of the week. <br />It does bother me and to tell you the truth I only give handmade gift and I only give to people who I know appreciate them. I know alot of people who only look at the price tag and love to tell you how much they spent I don't even bother with them any more.<br />HollyHolly Days Closethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00891432960092342315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-8586168777595413532011-12-10T09:04:11.956-05:002011-12-10T09:04:11.956-05:00I love buying handmade, when it suites the person ...I love buying handmade, when it suites the person and I know they will love it. Which is why I sent your sugar scrub set to my sister for her Christmas present!!! xoxoxoxo<br /><br />It is sad, but unfortunately true, that some people don't appreciate handmade gifts. It is too bad that they feel happier buying/getting something made in China, just because it came from a name brand store.~Caroline~https://www.blogger.com/profile/15262267212044072449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-49827767245604278232011-12-10T06:37:14.771-05:002011-12-10T06:37:14.771-05:00Oh Dana - this should set you straight:
http://han...Oh Dana - this should set you straight:<br />http://handmaderyangosling.tumblr.com/post/13931999343/submitted-by-theowlandthebee<br /><br />Hehehehehe!! xLucy | Charm About Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802874219199570853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-72067566377840649372011-12-10T02:06:56.878-05:002011-12-10T02:06:56.878-05:00Hm.....
I know i have to focus more on the act of ...Hm.....<br />I know i have to focus more on the act of giving. (yes, i know its hurtful when I put in so much time & effort and the recipient simply goes with their 'plastic' and buys a "duty" gift and they're done). I try very hard (and sometimes don't do so well at it) to remind myself that "tis better to give than to receive".... THAT's the spirit of Christmas...isn't it??<br /><br />I send out about 120 cards every year, and get about 55...... I send them because I WANT to, and because it's the one time in the year to keep in touch with everyone!!<br /><br />I know, and understand the frustration..... but as an old lady once told me......"you can be better than them"<br /><br />Merry Christmas!!<br />I love the words in this song:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFrdazoYX7I<br />xo<br />evaevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15224744826026664447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-67079235729606595432011-12-10T01:09:09.591-05:002011-12-10T01:09:09.591-05:00You know...everyone is different. My husband looks...You know...everyone is different. My husband looks forward to getting new socks as a stocking stuffer every year and I would be a little sad if that's the only thing he put in my stocking. <br /><br />I think people just want to be seen and heard. We as a culture do that through our gifts. When we give gifts that people don't value not only do we not feel valued but they don't either. They might think "she doesn't get me." <br /><br />If we look at it two ways it might be selfish of us to impose our home made gifts on others just because we enjoy the process and value in it. Some one who loves models could spend a year building a model for me and while I might think it was ridiculously thoughtful, I'd be MUCH more excited about getting bolt of fabric : ) <br /><br />The joy in giving is big when we've heard and seen the other person's perspective : )Susannehttp://www.3beansstudio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-18536298007262338022011-12-10T00:19:17.607-05:002011-12-10T00:19:17.607-05:00You have to give handmade only to those who can ap...You have to give handmade only to those who can appreciate the time and love spent on the gift. I love handmade but only give to those who understand me. Your creations are lovely and the recipients are lucky to have you as friend/family.www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14710810905602057566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-85144162722445828162011-12-09T23:49:05.967-05:002011-12-09T23:49:05.967-05:00Dana, It bothers me too, it's bothered me for ...Dana, It bothers me too, it's bothered me for the last several years. I think it's because I see much more personal value in handmade/homemade items. It seems that everyone wants the newest, best, fastest thing... I think homemade things should be more appreciated and valued.Emily Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04451102661519375820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-549700296977379112011-12-09T20:55:16.044-05:002011-12-09T20:55:16.044-05:00I have struggled with this also Dana. I use to ma...I have struggled with this also Dana. I use to make things for quite a number of people each year. Use too. Not any more. My list is very specific to those who truly appreciate handmade things. I made socks one time for a couple of family members and when we went on a trip to visit them I found those socks in the rag bin one day! It is a shame that some people are so caught up on brand names, etc. and only those items have meaning for them. I feel sorry for those individuals because they are truly missing out in life. They just don't see the love, care and creativeness that was put into something that was given to them. Concentrate on those who enjoy you handmade gifts and you will be better for that. So will they!Karhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09021895969293171339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-17910938021072111942011-12-09T19:44:32.215-05:002011-12-09T19:44:32.215-05:00Clearly a great question to ponder on :) Handmade ...Clearly a great question to ponder on :) Handmade gifts mean 'special' to me, and that means the person receiving it deserves that care and love poured into its making :) What could be a greater compliment! A gift of love :)Trudihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06105739423187659152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-65742685385966192552011-12-09T19:19:37.245-05:002011-12-09T19:19:37.245-05:00I understand how you feel. I love making handmade...I understand how you feel. I love making handmade gifts, but I worry about becoming the Aunt in A Christmas Story. You know the one who made Ralphie the bunny suit? I have 3 grand nieces now. Bunny suit, anyone?Tina Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08017080572575350047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-44204627844939498212011-12-09T18:45:30.893-05:002011-12-09T18:45:30.893-05:00I made A quilt for A friend 7years ago And i used ...I made A quilt for A friend 7years ago And i used to see it when I visited her I was so proud of that Quilt as I had just learned how to quilt then I had two Heart attacks and was sick for 6 years And could not do any craft But am back on my feet now And Back into it I went to my friends house and the quilt was gone I did nit like to ask her where it was.one of my daughters Does craft and Sends me things I just love them Because love from the heart comes with that gift.I dont get many home made gifts but I would prefer that rather than something from the shop Keep on Making your gifts The runner you have made is Gorgeous and some lucky person will receive A bit of love from your Heart Have A great Xmas. Hugs Mary xxScottish Nannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418899549096176115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-44639654083169828842011-12-09T18:27:31.704-05:002011-12-09T18:27:31.704-05:00I give very few handmade gifts. The few things I ...I give very few handmade gifts. The few things I have made were very much appreciated. I really don't think people can truly appreciate a handmade gift unless they have those skills themselves. Many people don't get how much time, effort, and care arre put into creating something wonderful.Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14501749518129198913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-8506944814602281492011-12-09T18:21:18.124-05:002011-12-09T18:21:18.124-05:00There is a piece of you that goes into each quilt....There is a piece of you that goes into each quilt. Hawaiians use to believe it was your soul. When I put a 100% of my efforts into the quilt and it is sniffed at it hurts my heart plain and simple. I will only be making a few small handmade gifts for select people that would appreciate it. Sorry... It's the truth.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04929308533488145608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-69416778483679508772011-12-09T17:46:26.950-05:002011-12-09T17:46:26.950-05:00I overheard two females walking around in a store ...I overheard two females walking around in a store the other day. One said, Oh, I do hope we don't get one of those awful homemade gifts this year from .... They are so awful. They both just laughed and laughed. It has stuck in my head thinking how much time, money, energy, love, effort, talent, ... went into those gifts never knowing how little they were appreciated. Some people are so ungrateful.carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15268401610433898659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-64305949179034603132011-12-09T17:42:48.646-05:002011-12-09T17:42:48.646-05:00You know what - this always bothers me too. In fac...You know what - this always bothers me too. In fact, my mom has never been big on handmade gifts, so it's hard to buy presents for her. I love to make handmade gifts! (love to receive them too, of course) I wonder if it's because people think handmade gifts don't have the same quality as Target. Who knows! But I'm with you - handmade gifts are THE best!Terriawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420615575308397326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-14208617777564151092011-12-09T17:33:19.578-05:002011-12-09T17:33:19.578-05:00I am sorry it is troubling you- I have no answers-...I am sorry it is troubling you- I have no answers- I am giving three quilts this year and have a feeling that they will be well-received- at least I sure hope so! But your quilt there is beautiful (maybe it is a table runner?) At any rate, it is fabulous and I hope that whomever receives it knows it was made with love and them in mind.Jennifer Mathis of Ellison Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948038420636643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-46199237759406188692011-12-09T17:18:37.071-05:002011-12-09T17:18:37.071-05:00I think the ages of your children might have somet...I think the ages of your children might have something to do with these feelings. I love to make gifts for my family, but I do not even attempt it for anyone under the age of 16 or so, since I know they will not appreciate it and would far rather have a gift card (the gift of shopping.) It doesn't upset me. I just imagine that I am saving up all my sewing mojo for when they are older and will love it more.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00617451240486967647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909051016007644645.post-7390810841895796312011-12-09T16:58:22.935-05:002011-12-09T16:58:22.935-05:00I am struggling with the same issue this year. I t...I am struggling with the same issue this year. I think overall feelings of self-doubt and holiday anxiety hone those doubts. To counter the doubts, I hold onto the past reactions I've had and they were utter joy from the gift recipients. Just remember, gifts aren't always about how much time or money you have spent on someone. Think of how you would feel if you received a handmade or homemade gift. Hope these thoughts help.ksrunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241711126758548128noreply@blogger.com