On the 12th Day of Christmas, My True Love Made for Me….

I’m the first to admit I’m not the most musical. But, I just couldn’t resist making a list of 12 great 19th century gifts you can make for your loved ones. Here is a list with a little for her, a little for him and a little for the tree….

On The First Day….  Heart Shapped Pincushions (also make cute ornaments.
On the Second Day ….A Pair of Slippers
On the Third Day….. A Cuffs and Collar Set
   On the Fourth Day … A Pretty Ribbon Needle-book
 On the Fifth Day….  Lounging Cap.
 
On the Sixth Day….A Handkerchief
 
On the Seventh Day….   A Pocket.
On the Eigth Day…. A little purse
 On the Nineth Day…. A Set of Stationary
 
On the Tenth Day…. A Patchwork Ball to Play With
On the Eleventh Day…. A Book Marker
On the Twelfth Day….. It will be a surprise…. even to me….
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  1. On October 20, 2011 at 7:20 am Jennifer McCardell Green said:

    Anna, where did you find the pattern for those slippers, or did you draft it? I know someone who would love something like that for Christmas…

  2. On October 20, 2011 at 7:32 am Anna Worden Bauersmith said:

    Jennifer,
    Thanks for asking. Details about the slippers will be available in 2 days on the 22nd. That homemade gifts’ post will come with an assortment of period directions and patterns.
    Anna

  3. On October 20, 2011 at 8:28 am Mary Warren said:

    Anna,
    This is so thoughtful of you. I can’t wait to see the slipper pattern. Will you be posting any other patterns? Thanks for your kindess.

    Mary

  4. On October 20, 2011 at 9:01 am Anna Worden Bauersmith said:

    Mary,
    Thank you. Each day there will either be a pattern, directions and/or period inspiration. So, yes. You’ll just have to wait and see.
    Anna

  5. On October 20, 2011 at 11:40 am Eileen Hook said:

    Love the slippers! might need those for ME! I am thinking more and more about making gifts this year and buying less. But then there is that lack of copious free time….


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