I finally finished the housewarming gift for my nephew and his wife. The recently purchased their first home and, I'm told she really likes red. I had the heart shaped potholders in my gift box having made them last year without any recipient in mind. More of the potholder fabric was used to make placemats. These items are packaged in the red and white casserole dish which was the inspiration for this gift. I originally bought the casserole dish (on sale) for myself but decided it was a great start for a housewarming gift. My mom added a red metal trivet and matching spoon rest along with red silcone utensils to complete the gift. Now to get the gift to them since I don't actually know their address. His dad, my brother, has agreed to pick it up and deliver it to them.
I think the gift turned out very well. I might add a few casserole, cake, or brownie recipes to round out the gift.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift. So very thoughtful. Thanks for the comments over on my blog as well.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a lovely gift! Your details & the amount of work that went into is wow-factor. And you know --- after giving my mother-in-law a doily that I had just crocheted, my sister-in-law (btw, she's 50 yr. old) tossed it on the floor to give herself room at the table......
ReplyDeleteSo even tho I know that the majority of people in my life don't love/appreciate doilies -- I do. And I make them because I love the process and the outcome. And the ones that I do I have in a chest that I pull out every so often just to feel the warmth that this crocheted elegance always seems to give me.
And if you really feel like there aren't any others out there that appreciate a 'good doily' head over to Ravelry and check out the group of Doilie Heads.
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