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Look for the bargains, trim the list, or make it yourself. Those are choices consumers are weighing during this holiday season of gift giving in uncertain economic times.
"People are going the old-fashioned way [this year]," said Shirley Jones, owner of Shirley's Yarns and Crafts in Hancock. She said her customers are knitting and crocheting sweaters, hats, scarves and socks of natural fibers to give as presents. "I'm not seeing a decrease in the popularity of yarn. I'm happy to see people getting back to handmade. They are concentrating more on handmade [gifts], whether it's knitting, sewing or cooking. It's more of a family affair."See the full content of this document
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Handmade Gift-Giving a Holiday Trend
Indeed, the trend Jones is seeing in her shop is supported by a survey that Michael's, a craft store chain based in Texas with a store in Augusta, recently conducted. The online poll revealed that 58 percent of 1,000 respondents said they were more likely to make gifts this year and 41 percent said handmade gi...
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