Hand made or commercial gifts

I love (some) handmade gifts - padded coat hangers as mentioned upthread, soap, hand cream, lavender bags, a really well knitted hat and scarf in something like a fair isle pattern which is way beyond anything I could knit, those kind of practical things are fab. Decorative bits of twigs and painted glass, that kind of thing - not so much.

Anything given with thought and love is wonderful but a gift made and given does seem extra special in some ways.

I wouldn't mind a dodgy jumper with dropped stitches because I could pick them up and fix it. I would love it. I was once given a half finished jumper and loved doing it

My DS’s sister in law came to stay for Christmas a few years ago and gave me beautiful bottles of flavoured oils and jars of flavoured salts beautifully presented. I was very touched at how much effort had gone into them. She and my DS also cooked the Christmas dinner from scratch. It took them hours!

30 years ago a young lady gave me padded coat hangers that she had made herself. I loved them and the thought behind them and still remember that gift. I'm sure I'll have received far more expensive things since but that's the one I remember.

It’s always handmade in our house if possible. I treasure those things. Both my daughters gave me handmade gifts this year .

Any gift that has a little thought in it, bought or not is always welcome.

I am always grateful for anything no matter where it comes from!

Handmade sounds so much better than homemade.

Sorry, I should have been more specific. I really meant to say, very well made by the giver but I guess craft sale goods might be considered too, providing they are of good standard.

I much prefer selfmade gifts but am more than happy with bought craft presents

Do you mean "hand made" by the person giving the gift or something hand made which the giver has bought, e.g. At a charity craft fair?

If somebody has made me something nice, with love and care, then I will cherish it. On the other hand, if they present me with a knitted jumper full of dropped stitches and dodgy cable patterns, then I'd rather they'd just bought something or not bothered at all!

One of my most cherished possessions is a huge Ottoman chest made for me by my OH when I couldn't find anything like what I wanted online or in the shops. However, on a couple of birthdays, he's presented me with a bespoke leather jacket and some cloisonné earrings - hand made by someone else but chosen and commissioned with care and love.

Personally, I don't mind about labels. If someone gives me a bottle of supermarket bath foam because they love me, then I'm delighted and grateful.