Holiday Gift Making Has Begun!

A few years ago I made the decision to start making all the Christmas presents I give. I think it's a more meaningful gift, and in a lot of cases allows me to really customize the gift to the receiver. 

I love sweater coats, and I have a friend who shares that love. Back in August I decided that this year, I was going to make her a sweater coat. Not even a week later, she asks me where to go online to buy a sweater coat because she decided she wanted a new one! I immediately texted Betsy and said "Did you tell her that's what I was making her, or am I so good at gift giving I knew she wanted one before she did?" (Betsy had not told her, I am just that good, lol)

We successfully distracted her from buying herself a new one, and I pressed forward with making her one. I'd never attempted one before, and I was going into with nothing but the one sweater coat I own to act as a guide. 

It took 5 sweaters and about 4 hours, but it's done, and I'm so pleased with the results!