My customer Cheryl C. makes teddy bears for family and friends. She tells me it is “just a craft” but I think she is being overly modest. If you have sewn something with your very own hands, you can’t help but imbue your personality into that gift. She says:
“The only creativity is picking out the fabric, placement of eyes and ears and in some cases crocheting an outfit. My mother taught my sister and me to sew and my aunt taught us to crochet. As a wedding present I made my son and his wife bride and groom bears. I spent more time, effort and worry on the bride bear’s dress and the groom bear’s tuxedo than I ever did on an outfit for myself. My daughter-in-law’s mother displayed the bears at the wedding reception. I was touched.”
Cheryl C.'s Jester Teddy
My daughter-in-law is a master (mistress?) of creating hand-made gifts. Most birthdays and holidays her mom and I are presented with a wonderful Diana-made creation that is not only beautiful, but one I LOVE. Last year it was handcrafted vanilla, peppermint and lemon extracts in funny little glass bottles. And for my last birthday she gave me reusable cloth bags with her own colorful designs stenciled on. (No pressure, Diana. But the holidays are approaching.)
Have fun with your own creative talent this Holiday Season. To me, there’s nothing like a hand-crafted gift.
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