To hate homemade gifts

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Unless the giver is actually good enough at making what ever it is to sell then I wish they just wouldn’t give homemade stuff, especially food

Fortunately I don’t generally receive them but I have a friend who’s a teacher who’s inundated with them at Christmas

It just seems such a waste as it pretty much all gets binned

I am happy whatever present someone is kind enough to
give
(Except that blessed bread bin dh gave me one Christmas!)

I make cross stitch squares for a charity that uses them to make bespoke quilts for children with terminal or life limiting illness/disease.

Most squares I do take several months of detailed work.

Is that ok?

I hate them most of the time, but my sister knits very well and buys beautiful yarn so if she makes something for DS it's always very nice. I've made baked goods for DF, but only because I know he likes them. I wouldn't give them to anyone else.

Rhubarb or sloe gin, home made fudge, elderflower wine. I love getting any of these