{"id":8628,"date":"2017-10-10T09:06:21","date_gmt":"2017-10-10T13:06:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/?p=8628"},"modified":"2023-05-08T13:10:56","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T17:10:56","slug":"homemade-christmas-gifts-for-in-laws-who-have-everything","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/10\/homemade-christmas-gifts-for-in-laws-who-have-everything\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Christmas Gifts For In-Laws Who Have Everything"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Everyone loves homemade Christmas cookies. | Image courtesy Unsplash user Jennifer Pallian<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Beatrix stared at us from behind my father-in-law’s desk, her webbed feet and orange bill standing out against the dark wood decor. For Christmas, I had painted a picture of my father-in-law\u2019s pet duck, Bea. The painting now hung proudly in his office as we relaxed by the fireplace.<\/p>\n

I have the best in-laws, but the one time of year they drive me crazy is Christmas. They have pretty much everything they need and are hesitant to ask for anything, so deciding what to give them can be challenging. That\u2019s why instead of opting for something generic and store-bought in a moment of panic, I started making their presents by hand. I take time to create Christmas gifts for my in-laws that are attuned to their personalities, whether that means a quirky interest (like a rustic DIY Christmas gift<\/a> made from reclaimed scrap wood for my father-in-law\u2019s basement woodshop) or something sentimental (like the tote bag I made for my mother-in-law, lined with fabric from her late mother\u2019s quilting supplies).<\/p>\n

If you find yourself sweating over Christmas gifts for in-laws every year, it\u2019s time to relax. Even if your in-laws seemingly have everything, these simple ideas will help you fashion a handmade token of your love they\u2019re sure to cherish.<\/p>\n

Something to Stay Warm<\/h4>\n
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A cozy homemade blanket will keep your in-laws warm all year long. | Image courtesy Etsy seller My Family Quilts<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Auntie Jo\u2019s blanket, like the jeans in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants<\/i><\/a>, seems to fit just about any bed. This family heirloom has been sent across the country to comfort various family members during everything from their first year of college to harrowing hospital stays. It keeps our bodies warm, yes, but even more important is the way it makes us feel inside. It\u2019s like getting a big hug from someone we love every time we drape the blue and white patchwork over us.<\/p>\n

I love giving my in-laws cozy homemade Christmas gifts for this very reason. Even if they live somewhere with a mild climate, chances are they\u2019ll want a throw blanket, flannel pillowcase, or a snug pair of slippers to keep off the chill a few times a year. And when they do, they\u2019ll think of you and your gift.<\/p>\n

You can try your hand at quilting or knitting<\/a> if you\u2019re feeling ambitious, but a simple no-sew fleece blanket works if you\u2019re not confident in those skills. Here\u2019s what you need:<\/p>\n