The value of handmade gifts. My thoughts for today.

I like to give a hand made gift.  I also like to receive them.

Do all people appreciate a hand made gift?  I hate to say it, I don't think so.

I know when I have made a gift or have received a gift that is handmade, that a lot of time and effort has gone into that gift.

It starts with the thought process. That person has taken the time to think of you and then think of a gift that would suit who you are.  The colours, the tones, there is pleasure in the thoughts of creation.

The maker then takes the time to shop for the materials to create that gift and purchase it.

The maker then takes hours, if not days, weeks or months to create that gift.  This is time out of their day that they have spent on your gift rather than socialising or doing something else important to them.

So imagine the disappointment when comments come your way that a handmade gift is a cheap option?  Guess what, no more handmade gifts for you, it is cheaper to purchase one, you know, the one made in China.

(PS I have not had these comments lately, this is an old gripe, I just limit who I make handmade items)

Just food for thought.  I think it's important to be selective with whom you sew gifts for.  That's been my lesson in life.

Happy sewing.

Sandra