Monday, December 3, 2012

Giveaway Day!

Welcome to my Sew, Mama, Sew! giveaway.


 
I love charm packs, so I'm giving away three charm packs - Salt Air, Mod Century, Summersville. 
 
The giveaway is open to everyone (international included) and will close on December 7th at 8pm EST.  I will announce one lucky random.org winner on Saturday, December 8th.
 
To enter:  Leave a comment with your answer to this question:  If you are involved in a non-family holiday gift exchange, what is your favorite gift to give – homemade or purchased and what would it be?
 
That is it....just one comment per person.



 
 
Be sure to check out all the other great giveaways over at Sew, Mama, Sew! blog.
 
Good luck!

400 comments:

  1. I tend to go purchased, maybe with a homemade touch. Like a bottle of wine, but in a homemade wine bag. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  2. I love giving a yummy bread basket! Add some honeys, butters, jams, spreading knife and bread knife, and it looks lovely!

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  3. Miniature chocolate christmas puddings! Highly alcoholic ones! Want the recipe?!

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  4. I usually make homemade decorated cookies, or a gift mix in a jar. Thanks for
    the chance to win!

    wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  5. If its a non-family exchange I would normally go with something purchased. I typically make up a little food basket with something that can be used in holiday cooking or appetizers - crackers, jams, dip mix, etc. Thanks for the chance to win these awesome charm packs!!

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  6. It's lame but I love to give candles. Nice ones that smell great and look pretty. Thanks!

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  7. Great charms! I like to give homemade pie in a nice plate, or a batch of snowdrop cookies (made wit nuts, a drop ortwo of rosewater, and flour, butter, powdered sugar.) Mug rugs/sack rugs are goodt too!

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  8. Purchased - maybe a themed basket, like Movie Night. I love to include a gift card for something...

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  9. I love making things for both family and non-family gifts :) Thanks for the chance!

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  10. I tend to do handmade because my non family exchanges are usually with quilters or crafters who appreciate the effort. This year I made spool photo holders.

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  11. I like making pouches and shopping totes. Useful and so fun and easy to make!

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  12. I love to make my gifts of all kinds..

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  13. I am not involved in that, but handmade coasters (quilted of course) would make a great gift!

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  14. Thanks for the giveaway! I like to do something simple like a gift card to Starbucks

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  15. I love to give food gifts, in pretty packaging. Last year I gave out homemade candied pecans to our bus driver and librarian, etc. This year we're doing chocolate covered pretzels.

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  16. I like to give coffee...or hot chocolate...etc. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  17. No non-holiday exchange unfortunately. If I was it would be handmade and probably in the form of something sweet.

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  18. In my holiday exchange, we are sending a book and an ornament, plus a snack. So, I am making homemade caramel corn.

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  19. I make homemade liquors so my secret santa usually gets homemade amaretto, bitters, or if they're alcohol-free, soda syrups (indeed, I've had a mother request more of the rhubarb soda syrup I gave her kid-not sure if it was for her or because it was more natural than anything you buy but I'm glad it was a success).

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  20. Coffee or tea depending on the recipient, can't really go too wrong with that, a nice mug to drink it from is also a go to! Thanks for the give away!

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  21. Coffee or tea, or a quilted pillow-thanks!

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  22. We are involved in a gift exchange at work. We drew names of a co-worker at a particular age (under 12 I think) and we are to buy a toy that we think that person would like. We will then donate all the toys to a toy drive.

    Generally, I would buy something and save the handmade for family who appreciate it more.

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  23. I love to give handmade jewelry (made by me) or table runners.

    Thanks!

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  24. Oh! I love all three of those charms! I typically only do handmade gifts for the most special people in my life. Otherwise, I try to buy thoughtful gifts for everyone else.
    Thanks for the chance Cindy!

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  25. I like to do handmade but don't always have the time to make something

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  26. I give jams and jellys. Tonight is a swap with the quilters and I made a little leather pincushion too.

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  27. I like to assemble gift "kits" so maybe a homemade apron with a new wooden spoon and a cookbook.

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  28. I try to do handmade, although I tend to be a bit of a procrastinator :) When I can, I will do a gift card with homemade holder or some cookies or a jar of white chocolate hot chocolate mix. thanks!

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  29. I love homemade gifts, but sometimes the stress to give something that's absolutely perfect is too much and I go with storebought.

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  30. Hi Cindy! What a generous giveaway! I love to give some Twisted Peppermint lotion from Bath and Body Works. It's my favorite scent and they sell out of it quickly every year!

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  31. Can't go wrong with a gift "basket" of sorts. Like a cute mug, coffees/teas and a mug rug or something like that.

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  32. Non family good friend homemade, non family mostly bought food items or booze!

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  33. Love, love and love!
    I always prefer handmade gifts. What it would be depends on the person, on the situation, on many things! It could be some little sewn thing, or some homemade jam or cookies...

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  34. I like to make them fun magnets! jrae_228 at yahoo dot com

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  35. I like to give candle sets. Who doesn't like a pretty smelling house?

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  36. Gift cards, usually with something hand made and related!

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  37. Homemade cookies and zippered pouches. Thanks!

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  38. I love fancy teas! I also like cookie jar mixes.

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  39. We like to do mixes like hot cocoa or cappuccino and homemade cookie trays.

    Thanks for a great giveaway and the chance to win!

    Julie

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  40. usually purchased - smthg crazy or fancy chocolate bars in a homemade bag

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  41. I tend to do more homemade if I have time. I make pouches or purses for gifts.

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  42. I love homemade, although it is trickier for the guys!

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  43. The only non-family gift exchange I participate in is with my quilt guilt and I would give fat quarters of fabric.

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  44. The only non-family gift exchanges I have been involved in were ones where you didn't know who would get the gift, so I always did gift cards. They work for anyone!

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  45. It depends on the group, but probably some sort of handmade pouch with some store bought goodies inside.

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  46. defenetilly handmade or homemade.
    :)

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  47. Non-family? It's been years! I would have to say I'd do a little zippy pouch with a gift card inside. Love charm packs! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  48. I have a yummy assorted nut brittle recipe I like to make as a gift for friends and neighbors.

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  49. A pretty calendar. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  50. Bottle of wine - fun to give and get!

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  51. For non-family, a mix. As others have said, something like a gift card but in a homemade sleeve. I figure that since they're not related to me they shouldn't have to put up with complete randomness, which is what some of my completely homemade stuff tends to be. :)

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  52. I like doing a combo by making a nice bag to wrap a store bought gift in. That way there's less waste from wrapping paper.

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  53. I make lots of candies with a friend so lots of teachers, friends and whoever else I can find gets a box of homemade chocolates.

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  54. I lean towards purchased... I like to create baskets filled with small items relative to the season.

    sowingstitches [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  55. I usually give some beans from our local coffee roaster and a mug to go with it.

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  56. If I have time to make a homemade gift, I like to embellish kitchen towels or something like that. If not, maybe a board game or something.

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  57. A jar of something I made...cranberry sauce, apple butter, jam...wrapped up pretty! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  58. If I don't go with something homemade I love to give board games.
    Thanks for such an amazing giveaway!

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  59. It really depends on the person...but homemade baked goods are always a good bet!

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  60. I make men's wallets and they always go over big - everyone loves them and usually want more

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  61. I think that anything practical, with a twist is always a great gift. I love giving slippers, cloth grocery totes, and edibles.

    limor477 at aol dot com

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  62. I tend to mix it up. Like a coffee shop gift card with a homemade reusable coffee sleeve.Thanks for the giveaway!

    robyn(dot)geddes(at)gmail(dot)com

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  63. I make candied pecans and then put a gift card based upon the recipient's likes. Thanks!

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  64. My favorite thing to give is a gift box of cheese and sausage. Being from WI we can't get enough cheese. :) Thanks for the chance to win. Happy Holidays!

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  65. I don't celebrate Christmas, does this still count? I always do handmade and would probably do pot holders.

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  66. I love toys! Yes, I am a little old for them, but that doesn't stop me. I love the unusual or the unique....holiday themed toys are especially fun for exchanges. Best ever....a Mr. Potatoe Head that was dressed as Santa.

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  67. I haven't been in a non-relative gift exchange in a long time-college I guess! Anyway, if it was someone I knew fairly well I'd bake them something. And I love fabric coasters and they are easy and quick and cheap, so I'd maybe throw in some of those. Like maybe a mini loaf of homemade cranberry bread, 4 matching fabric coasters, a dollar store mug, and some packs of cocoa and cider!

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  68. I love to give lottery tickets, people always love the chance to win!

    carolinebock1 at yahoo dot com

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  69. My favorite gift to give is homemade jams and jellies.

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  70. I like to take some homemade candy, it's a hit with everyone, no matter the sex, someone can enjoy it in the family...thanks for chance at great giveaway.

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  71. non-family.. baked products.. I make a great pull apart lemon bread that looks beautiful wrapped.

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  72. Something homemade. A sewn bag, some cookies.
    Have a nice christmas time...

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  73. I bake & give a lot of cookies to non-family members. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  74. I try to give homemade gifts but if I know that person doesn't care for "home comforts" then I buy something for them.
    hulseybg at gmail dot com

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  75. I like making toffee or candied orange peels for gifts.

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  76. I am straying more and more toward homemade and handmade gifts, though I agree with some of the folks who said things along the lines of gift baskets because then you can do a little of both! :)

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  77. this year I'm giving friends and teachers fudge

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  78. i always do handmade - body care products, foods we grew and preserved... or puchased from a local artisan

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  79. Homemade - damson gin or perhaps some florentine biscuits!

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  80. My favorite go to gift is a homemade "15 minute tablerunner." Easy peasy to make, and the recipient has always loved it! :) (Plus, it's easy for this still sort of new to sewing/quilting gal!)

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  81. My only non-family swap is with coworkers and they're big on inexpensive bought items, so in past years I've gotten candles and bath salts that a friend of ours makes and sells.

    (motherissues at gmail dot com)

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  82. no our family is so big that is all we can afford

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  83. it would be definitely home made, one of my soap creations probably, as those are made quickly. or something sewn, a 1 day project, something that really suits that said person.

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  84. I always tend to give handmade, but only if I know that they will appreciate it (it sounds mean, but you put so much work that sometimes it's easier to buy something from a shop). Terrific giveaway, thanks for the chance to win!

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  85. when it's not family, i usually go for something in the chocolatey realm!

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  86. I WISH it were handmade, but I spend so much time on that for family, that it's usually purchased {gift cards are my favorite}

    Desi
    weeshareblog@gmail.com

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  87. Oh that is hard. Sometimes I think it is better to give something purchased. Unless you really know them well.

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  88. I always like to give something that I've made. If it's just for the ladies, I like to do some kind of bag or tote. If its a couples or mixed company kind of thing, I'll do something for the home--a picture frame or wood decoration for example.

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  89. Thank you for the chance.

    Yes, I am involved in a work Christmas exchange. I will be making a mug rug and purchasing a new coffee/tea cup to go with it. So a bit of handmade and a bit of store bought.

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  90. I give a makeup bag I made and then I put small makeup/beauty items inside.

    Thanks!
    Jess in ON
    jess [dot] whyte at that gmail.com place

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  91. home made - always home made..... usually a lovely cake tin filled with cakes or biscuits I have made, as people have had a lot of sewn items from me and I thought it was time to ring the changes! x

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  92. My homemade apple chutney! thanks for the chance to win

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  93. Store bought with maybe a homemade touch? Depends on the person.
    ecisley(at)comcast(dot)net

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  94. I will give a handmade mug rug. Thanks for the chance to win :D

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  95. I usually do a homemade food item. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  96. I think homemade candies are always appreciated.

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  97. I love putting together a little gift pack -- makeup bag with a few toiletries, a basket with movie night snacks -- that sort of thing.

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  98. It has been a while since i ve been in one, but candy is always a good gift....

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  99. It depends on the receiver. I would make either a zip pouch or homemade baked treats.

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  100. I like to give handmade gifts and tailor them to the recipient's taste if I can. Table runners, placemats or lap quilts are my favorite things to give.

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  101. Cute fabric. The last few years I've made Oreo cookie white chocolate-dipped truffles. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  102. tough question! I guess it depends how well I know the person. If I wasn't sure I'd buy them something for their house - like a picture frame or a candle.

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  103. I love to give pretty candles!

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  104. If it is a all girl exchange, I like to either make a small something or buy a little nasket of good smelling type stuff. If it is a co-ed party, I buy something that I think will appeal to the most people. :)

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  105. I make either homemade vanilla extract or some yummy baked goodies for teacher/neighbour gifts

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  106. I like to pick a theme and pull together a basket of goodies. Movie night for example.

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  107. I exchange gifts with my colleagues at work and this year I'll be making cookies.
    Thanks for the chance!
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  108. I love to give handmade!! Candles are a go to, otherwise I make it something the person could really use.

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  109. Scented candles and a candle mat

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  110. I always have the best of intentions to make something, but forget until the last minute and end up having to buy a little gift.

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  111. hmmm...if it is someone i know personally, i will always try to make something for them (to their tastes/wants). i have made quilts, pillows, handbags, placemats, baked goods, etc. if it is for someone i know very little about, i would try to find out something about them and may make something or get a gift card to where they get their morning coffee...something along those lines. thanks for the chance to win!

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  112. Wine is always a safe bet, especially if it's one of those work one where you don't know everyone so well!

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  113. Would be something handmade and something someone could use daily like coasters

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  114. This year I made some pretty fun potholders, I'd love to share them, because homemade is always best!!!! Thanks for the giveaway

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  115. I like make something, my fav thing to make is a jar of mustard - people always love it!

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  116. I like to go with handmade things if I can - diary cover, or a bag or mini quilt. If I'm really stuck, chocolate's a good fallback plan! ;)

    Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  117. I normally give homemade things like apple butter or truffles.

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  118. This year I'm doing a bag of coffee and a travel mug.

    Some years, I put in a piece of my jewelry.

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  119. Handmade grocery totes - you can never have enough of those.

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  120. Pretty much always make gifts for people. Reverse Applique jersey skirts for girlfriends or if it needs to be smaller, then a machine drawn design on a piece of linen to decorate a jar of flowers or candle.

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  121. DVD - My gift exchanges usually have a $10 limit and I can look for a good deal on a new dvd, so it seems more expensive. Plus they're good for a girl or guy. The most popular item one year at an exchange were cutting boards. Everyone wanted them!

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  122. Wine! :) or a gift certificate. I don't tend to do homemade unless I know it's going to someone who will appreciate it.

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  123. I usually give store bought candy.

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  124. I love to give something simple make a mug-rug or a coffee cozy with a gift card...something like that.

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  125. I try to give homemade whenever I can. For girls, I like to make clay jewelry bowls.

    starsandsunshineblog at gmail dot com

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  126. I love making zip pouches (everyone can use another of those right?) and then tuck a gift card inside.

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  127. I prefer to do handmade, this year I did a mug rug and candle rug set.

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  128. I am in a secret santa with my paper piecing bee group - handmade is definitely the way to go! With handmade you can choose the object that you think the person would like and then completely personalise it using their favourite colours or fabrics - I love handmade!

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  129. Purchased because not everyone appreciates a handmade gift.

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  130. Always handmade! That way you know they don't already have one.

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  131. I love to give handmade, but I'm a slow sewer, so I tend to give purchased gifts more often. I have made a couple of knitting needle rolls though, and they are quick and fun.

    Thanks for the chance!

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  132. I love making a mug rug with a matching mug.

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  133. Definitely purchased, because I don't presume that others will like what I make for them. And I do like to give what the person wants, so I will probably ask! Or ask those who might know. That's a terribly boring answer, but it's just the truth.

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  134. I usually give Christmas cookies for non-family gift exchanges. People seem to appreciate them, whether they are going to eat them or offer them to guests. I like baking them, so it's a win-win! :)

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  135. I guess it depends who the gift is for, but I tend to do baked goods for people I don't know very well.

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  136. Homemade baked goods in a store-bought tin.

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  137. Wonderful giveaway!!!! We exchange gifts in our sewing group every year. Sometimes they are handmade but mostly we purchase gifts for one another since we are always pooped out from power sewing during the month of December for gifts for our families.

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  138. I like homemade in theory, but usually end up rushing and getting something at the store, and most often gift cards

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  139. I love to go handmade as long as I have the time!

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  140. I like to crochet a scarf or something simple like that.
    kirkwood0419(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  141. I go handmade. My friends usually get something I made.

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  142. I always try and make homemade if I can. If I am giving to a woman I love to make crocheted scarves or cowls.
    Thanks for such a great giveaway.
    Erin
    emstone28@gmail.com

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  143. I like to give spices (especially Penzeys) with a matching recipe. Thanks for the chance to win! akmajor (at) gmail (dot) com

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  144. My embroidery group have a secret santa where we try to make a gift using some or "All" of the skills we have learnt at the workshops over the last year. All is the challenge and it is rarely easy to accomplish but a few people always do.

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  145. Definitely homemade. An embroidered dishtowel or a knit cowl!

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  146. I usually go with something handcrafted - a set of applique potholders, or a mug rug. If they are Christmas tree people, I often will shop for a Christmas ornament -- something that speaks to their interests and is unusual/collectible.

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  147. I love giving food - so fun to see people's eyes light up.

    michaelacking(at)gmail(dot)com

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  148. Definitely handcrafted and something they don't already have...such as quilted Christmas ornaments using a new technique...applique...paper piecing.

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  149. Secret Santa at work. luckily we have a list of wants to chose from but I love to add something handmade, too

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  150. Homemade. We gave handmade clutches and soda syrups last year. I am giving mostly homemade gifts this year as well. kristie_keely(at)yahoo(d0t)com

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  151. I usually take homemade bread or something like that.

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  152. I like homemade. I enjoy making place mats.

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  153. I am not involved with a gift exchange - but I do like to put together little baskets of goodies when giving gifts. Thanks for the chance to win! jgemeroy(at)shaw(dot)ca

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  154. A basket of themed items... coffees or teas and cookies, a mug.. or a movie, popcorn bowl, popcorn... that type of thing. Or a cozy handmade scarf... depends on the group. :)

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  155. I like to give a large WoodWick candle. They smell the best and last a long time.

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  156. I always loving giving home-made. It depends on the person, but in the past I have given pajama pants, and mug rugs, or a cd with a mix of songs, canning. I like to match the gift to the person as best as I can.

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  157. I have made a lot of table runners as gifts, so I guess that's my go to gift. Thanks for your giveaway! ajhtejpal at gmail dot com

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  158. No not involved in a non family gift exchange but when I am I also give something I would enjoy getting.

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  159. I usually try to give a favorite product find that I can't live without.

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  160. I like to bake pies - for some reason people seem more impressed with them than with cookies, and they can be savoury or sweet.

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  161. I always love to give handmade! Potholders, placemats, mug rugs.. if it is an exchange to general gender - i make sure the colours are general as well!

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  162. It really depends on who it is, but if I know they like what I sew then I'd go for handmade. Otherwise it's purchased, could be books (if I know the person quite well).

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  163. Either a handcrafted ornament or my yummy "Chestnut Soup"

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  164. Homemade!!! Depends on who it is, but I like making bags for people that suit their hobbies etc. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  165. It honestly depends on the person. Handmade ideally, but I know some people won't appreciate it!

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  166. Homemade, usually something edible.

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  167. Off course handmade for any gift , I will give coffee tree it look nice and smell nice

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  168. I tend to buy gifts for non family members especially if I don't know them that well.

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  169. It depends on the group/person. Homemade is lovely, but not all people appreciate it, that's relly difficult in a gift raffle. Maybe some nice tea in a handmade tote.

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  170. We always make handmade in my house. Often just some gorgeous shortbread biscuits, all beautifully wrapped, or some homemade jam. Cheers Karen karen.schulz@paradise.net.nz

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  171. It probably depends on the group. For friends, something silly. For colleagues. . .ug I have no idea. Maybe its a good thing we don't have one at work!

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  172. I would bake home made cookies. Thanks for the chance!

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  173. I tend to go for purchased treats - either food or body products.

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  174. Homemade! My quilt group exchange gifts. I made a quilted Christmas stocking and stuffed it with handmade ornaments.

    Deborah
    pinkscissorsdesign @gmail .com

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  175. Something purchased. Usually hand cream or a scented candle, something like that. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  176. I would have to say an ornament with a very nice note. To this day my favorite gift is from an old friends years ago that was an ornament and why she choose that particular ornament. Thanks for the chance.

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  177. I purchase something for our Secret Santa ( Kris Kringle) at work. i usually try to find out the interestd of the person i have been assigned.

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  178. I always try to give handmade so I can really tailor it to the recipient.

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  179. This year I'm going to try homemade facial scrubs, using coconut oil and ginger. Wish me luck!

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  180. I am in several Secret Santa exchanges and everything has been handmade. I love to make ornaments, garland and bunting. I hope the recipients like it! Thanks for the giveaway. Merry Christmas!

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  181. I'm not involved in any typical "exchanges" outside my family, but this year for gifts for my daughter's ballet & RE teachers we are making sugar scrubs and lotions and putting them together in baskets. I'm also trying a coffee liqueur that we'll be bottling up & giving to some of our neighborhood friends! xo

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  182. I tend to do handmade because my exchanges are usually with crafters)

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  183. Great choices for the charm packs. I stopped giving handmade for most of my Christmas gifts because it was stressing me out, and that's not what the holidays are about. I tend to give consumables so I'm not gifting more "stuff" -- chocolate, coffee, or a local specialty (Virginia peanuts, for example). em_komiskey@yahoo.com

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  184. I mostly do family exchanges, but if I did one with friends I would probably make a purse.
    peachstateme (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  185. I'm not part of a gift exchange (sniff). But my daughters' teachers will be receiving bags of peppermint bark this Christmas!

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  186. I love to give handmade gifts. We usually do a gift exchange at work. I almost always make mug rugs or kitchen items. Thanks for the chance!

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  187. I usually purchase something. Seems like I am always in a time crunch this time of year.

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  188. For gift exchanges, I like to give something consumable. My go to is a bottle of wine or special chocolates coupled with a gift card.

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  189. I would always rather give away something homemade. Something like a scarf, pot holders, or something edible.

    (Thank you for the lovely giveaway! Crossing my fingers :)

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  190. I like to give something like a pack of cookies (from Ikea or Starbucks). I always have grand plans to make everyone something handmade, and kind of feel obligated to, but I don't even have time to make my family stuff. I also like to give teacher's letterpress calendars from etsy.

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  191. I usually do something handmade or buy a game.

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  192. no non-family gift exchange, I like homemade gifts, I like to wood dork as gifts and quilts
    eatkin85(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  193. Homemade for sure! Pouches or napkins or table runners for the for the ladies. Bags that hold jumper cables or tool rolls for the men sometimes the guys get something bar-b-q themed

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  194. The only time that has happened it was work gift exchanges and I went with a bottle of wine if I knew they weren't opposed to drinking or a box of yummy chocolates if they didn't drink. Thanks for the chance to win the charm packs.

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  195. I like giving handmade gifts. I think handmade coasters (painting tile scraps, sewing felted ones, etc.) are a great present for everyone!

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  196. I prefer to go purchased because handmade runs the risk of putting the time in and people not understand/appreciating it.

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