I made snuggies for all the grandkids this year. I was hoping that they would like them. I was wrong - they LOVED them. What a HIT they were! This grammie was so happy to find something that went over so well. I tried hard to find the colors/themes that would work best for them and I think I got it right. This is Delanie above. She loves purple and lime green. Not an easy combination to find. But this fleece has those colors and she loved her jammies so I figured that she would love this! :) And as you can see even though the babies didn't get them, they were shared with them thru out the day and night! :)
Snuggie Party! Actually one of the kids mentioned they should have a snuggie party. I know just the mom who will make sure that will happen. Auntie Shelley is all about making memories and traditions!
It isn't always easy to find the right gift for a teenager! :) This one seemed happy!
Maddie LOVES pink and black. Her face lit up like the 4th of July when she saw this in her Christmas bag! And Maddie has "attitude". This snuggie reflects attitude. A perfect match for my lovely young granddaughter! I was thrilled to please her!
My monkey! Isaac is 5 and everyone knows that 5 year olds love police and fireman and lots of colors. This was a hit with him also! And he is such a smiley lovable grandson!
These pictures of Vienna opening up her snuggie are last to first, but you can see the fun and examination she gave her gift. And as I said, she was seen EVERYWHERE and in every position with this snuggie all night long!
Andrea and Kayden had fun playing peek a boo! Andrea was very disappointed when she left to go to her dad's that she couldn't take the snuggie with her. (she tends to leave things behind) but at least she still had it when she got home and they all planned a snuggie and video night! I think her mommie wants one too! Hmm, she might get one, who knows!
Again, it was so much fun to make somthing for the kids that you could just see was being enjoyed and loved by all of them! From the youngest to the oldest! Which in this case of snuggies was 4 years old to almost 15 years old!!!! I used McCalls 5970 for all of these. I learned a lot about fleece. 1. Make sure you keep your machine cleaned out of lint because obviously fleece makes a lot!!! 2. Fleece dulls the needles. 3. Not all fleece is the same even though it is in the same section and is the same price. Some of the fleece is much plusher than others. This pattern was easy to sew. I used an overcast stitch for seams on the sleeves and for the hems I used the V overcast hem which I loved. The 3stitch zig zag stitch also works very well for the hems. I just like the finished look of the v hem. One of the granddaughters said, I wish it had a button in back.... and after some thought, I decided that some velcro would be nice. We may be able to do that and would be simple!
My heart was just filled with warmth and love this Christmas. It was so much fun doing something so very special for the kids and them just loving it, too. Making the snuggies is so worth the time and effort put in to match it to each one personally! I would do this again in a heartbeat! This wasn't just a hit; it was a HOMERUN!!!
Added note: I have talked with the kids since and the grandkids are still loving them. I was told that on the way home that night, one mom said, Buckle Up. The reply. I can't. It won't go around my snuggie. Well, take the snuggie off and put it back on when you are buckled. But I don't WANT to take it off!!!! hahaha... kids!
6 comments:
Marcia, how wonderful when the kids appreciate and enjoy their gifts. It must be a great satisfaction for you!
You have done a great job on those snuggies!
They look so warm and comfy!
I wish you and your beautiful family a Wonderful and Happy New Year!
Hugs,
Sue.
Those Snuggies WERE a hit, weren't they?
I hope you have a really GREAT New Year:-)
I think the snuggies were loved by all!! I bet a snuggie party would be fun!
As for mine, the girls loved the fact that their dolls got one! Jiaden opened her and ran out of the room with it kicking her legs. She ran back in the romm still kicking. We learned this meant that she loved the gift! Both girls took them to grandma's to sleep in since papa keeps the house so cold.
All of the kids seemed to love them! Of course, the adults didn't get up and dance, but I still think they liked them also.
Um, WOW! What a FUN gift - and personalized patterns for each one! The pics of all of them together, wearing the snuggies are great... you have beautiful grandchildren.
Oh what a wonderful family! God bless you all Marcia...I loved the snuggies, looks like they will be a hit all winter and beyond for sure : )
Great work there and lovely patterns too. May I take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year.
Hugs,
Doreen : )
Marcia, those snuggies are just adorable on your grandchildren. I can see so much pride in their eyes as they snuggle in their snuggies!
Linda
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