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From: mommydionne
Date: 12-01-2005, 07:51 PM (1 of 42)
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Well... I have one pair of pjs done, the other three just need ribbing and hemming etc, 4 scarves embroidered, three to go, and I would like to zip up a new outfit for me but I'm not sure it is going to happen yet. Have a couple of yards of silk charmeuse I could not resist begging to be made into something. how's everyone else doing with the xmas treats? (I also have about 3/4 of my shopping done as of today  whew!!)
Jeanette
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User: mommydionne
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From: gm23237
Date: 12-01-2005, 08:08 PM (2 of 42)
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I sew mostly holiday print cotton and fleece. I have sewn so much for the holiday this year I was able to make a queen size and a full size quilt for the guest rooms. Every room in my house has some holiday cheer in it. I am a big kid when it comes to Christmas and I refuse to give up. My favorite part is Mid-night Mass. It is always so beautiful in our church. We just got a new rector and I am curious to see how she handles the mass.
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User: gm23237
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From: esrun3
Date: 12-01-2005, 10:19 PM (3 of 42)
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Just need to tie & bind a quilt for DIL, finish up napkins for both DIL and put quilt tags on the 2 quilts I made for DIL. If I have time after that, I'm going to makea sweatshirt jacket for my GD & try to finish a quilt for my DD. I figure if I get the quilt done and the napkins (already did the placemats) then I can make what I want and not feel pressured to finish stuff up! Anyone else doing anything? Lyn
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User: esrun3
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From: Debby215
Date: 12-01-2005, 10:25 PM (4 of 42)
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Well lets see, I have 5 pair of flannel and flannel lined satin pjs finished except for elastic, I have 5 more pair cut out and also a robe for DGS who is 3. I think I have either 4 or 5 more to cut and sew, but I am way ahead of the game compared to other years..lol. I also have to finish a butterfly quilt I made for my MIL, something to remind her that Spring is around the corner...she really doesnt like the cold weather we have here in PA. She is originally from Tennessee...What is everyone else doing? Boy someday I would love to have Christmas quilts for all my bedrooms...I was also thinking about making a shower curtain, but have no idea where to even begin.
Debby
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User: Debby215
Member since: 11-14-2001 Total posts: 611 
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From: debsews
Date: 12-01-2005, 10:32 PM (5 of 42)
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I had to get out my list and add things up. 15 pairs of pj's 4 nightgowns 3 robes 2 dresses 1 blouse 9 fleece pj bags And a partridge in a pear tree!! I have more that I'd like to do but will be satisfied if this is all I get done I have also crocheted 10 or 12 dishcloths to give as gifts to my dd and dil's |
User: debsews
Member since: 09-16-2005 Total posts: 254 |
From: Magot
Date: 12-01-2005, 10:52 PM (6 of 42)
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Crikey Deb! amazin'! I've been knitting: I have made 1 aran sweater 2 pairs of walking socks 1 pair of little wellie socks (4 year old) a doggie jumper 2 uteruses(uteri?)-complete with fallopian tibes and ovarys - they look like Mr Men. 1 for Head of Science at school, 1 for biologist pagan daughter.. am currently knitting a pink wig. Still have table runner and 4 tea cosies to make...and a couple of potholders with my young apprentice .......plenty of time! oh and I am saving up drinks pouches to make a purse for the daughter who is getting the pink wig - a girl with style! love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626 
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From: bridesmom
Date: 12-02-2005, 09:55 AM (7 of 42)
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I only have a pair of camo shorts for my son to sew and the drapes for my 2nd oldest daughter and I'm done like dinner!! I"m going to attempt to embroider some gold leave trim for a hat for DH if I can ever find the right pattern for it. the last project, the snowboard jacket, is waiting for the pattern to show up and to see if we can get the fabric he wants, so I don't think this will be a Christmas present, probably an after Christmas present. Now - I can do some ME sewing!!
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 12-02-2005, 01:17 PM (8 of 42)
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My list isn't nearly as long as Debsews or nearly as incredibly interesting as Magot's, but here goes (lol): I have sewn: 2 fleece scarfs (dds' best friends) 2 silk scarfs (dds' teachers) 1 fleece skirt for dd #3's xmas program today 1 fleece skirt and scarf to match above for dd's build a bear, Kayla-- who came home "only wearing a shirt, mommy, and she's cold, can you please make her a skirt?" (insert puppy dog eyes here---and what mom could resist- lol!) 1- 9 patch xmas bag for dd #3's teacher and I assisted dd age 9 in making her very first 9 patch xmas bag for her teacher. What fun! We had a wonderful time  and she did an excellent job! (I am a proud mommy)I have also completed all my Christmas shopping. I did it all November 30th. For me, this is unheard of as I am a Dec 24th shopper generally. Left to do: 2 denim skirt handbags for dear nieces 1 coat for dd #2's new stuffed dog ("cuz you made one for Kayla the build a bear, mommy") bake session for dh who began his new job in Louisville KY 3 weeks ago, and we will be separted from for Christmas this year.  I can't wait until January when we get to move there too!!!! Jen |
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Member since: 05-18-2004 Total posts: 263 
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From: patti2
Date: 12-03-2005, 11:29 AM (9 of 42)
| So far... 2 velour robes with embroidered initials, ala Laverne and Shirley 5 pair of flannel pants 2 pair of velour panys to go with the robes 3 ear flap hats with jingle bells ties for DGC 3 quilted stockings, with 1 to go 1 care bear quilt for DGD, spiderman one almost done for her brother 2 ties cut and waiting for DH 4 pair Star Wars boxers for younger sons and teacher gifts, ornaments still to go..... |
User: patti2
Member since: 05-28-2005 Total posts: 78 |
From: Magot
Date: 12-03-2005, 11:58 AM (10 of 42)
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Finished the 4 tea cosies - confined to barracks with a cold (attempted to faint in the kitchen so not allowed out to go Christmas shopping) got plenty of sewing done. It always surprises me how long it takes to cut things out wrt actually sewing them together. http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall04/PATThallowig.html this is the wig pattern. I am nearly at the fringe. (it is knit from the bottom up) love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: DorothyL
Date: 12-03-2005, 12:38 PM (11 of 42)
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Jan, My daughter is making me one of those wig hats in chartreuse. I shall look fine. Dorothy |
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Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: Magot
Date: 12-03-2005, 03:04 PM (12 of 42)
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We Want Photographic Evidence! I'll show you mine if you show me yours!
love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: DorothyL
Date: 12-03-2005, 03:17 PM (13 of 42)
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I'll send you a photo when I get it. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: flyingmonkey
Date: 12-04-2005, 10:35 AM (14 of 42)
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Finished the 4 tea cosies - confined to barracks with a cold (attempted to faint in the kitchen so not allowed out to go Christmas shopping) got plenty of sewing done. It always surprises me how long it takes to cut things out wrt actually sewing them together. http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall04/PATThallowig.html this is the wig pattern. I am nearly at the fringe. (it is knit from the bottom up) That is awesome! Now I need to figure out how to read knitting patterns so I can make one for a gift, too! |
User: flyingmonkey
Member since: 09-27-2005 Total posts: 5 
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From: LadySloPokes
Date: 12-08-2005, 02:38 PM (15 of 42)
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Completed as of today: 1 double sided tree skirt for the top of our office pod work station at work for our Christmas decorating contest; 2 table runners for our coffee table; 4 double sided placemats for my DD's Christmas table. Yet to do: 2 twin size fleece blankets, 2 fleece throws, 2 flannel blankets, 1 double sided extra long table runner with 4 matching placemats.....5 shots of Baileys!!!! 
Cookie
LadySlo...yes am I, but hey, I'm gettin' there! Are you sure it's supposed to look like this?! Proud owner of Singer Quantum Decor 7322 & Singer Quantum Futura CE 200.. "A balanced diet is having chocolate in both hands!" |
User: LadySloPokes
Member since: 08-15-2005 Total posts: 198
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From: Amie
Date: 12-08-2005, 03:15 PM (16 of 42)
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Done: Double sided tree skirt for ds NASCAR Christmas tree, 1 set flannel pj's, OU Sooners Fleece throw, 2 dresses for friend's dd, 8 sets of curtains. Still to do: 3 sets of flannel pj's and a pair of slacks for me. AMIEMama to Gavin, 3 ½ years oldKenmore 385.12116690
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User: Amie
Member since: 12-01-2005 Total posts: 21 
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From: hopecantu
Date: 12-09-2005, 12:00 AM (17 of 42)
I especially like the 5 shots of bailey's  Just kidding if I do that I will not be able to finish the projects yet to do. Enjoy  Hope Blessings
Hope |
User: hopecantu
Member since: 11-28-2005 Total posts: 29 |
From: SummersEchos
Date: 12-09-2005, 12:53 AM (18 of 42)
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Done all 4 of the Boucle jackets. I really like that material. Another set of aprons for mom, DD's and DGD's because they have to match their mommies. Have 3 doggie beds made for ODD dogs, her little babies. A quilted Santa wall hanging, and tons of doll clothes. Christmas chair back covers with matching quilted table throw and plate. Yet to do is a reversible shaggy fleece vest and matching purse and a Boucle jacket for my gf. She fell in love with the stuff too. Fleece (shaggy) pj bottom for sons gf and GD. Have a few fabric boxes left to finish for the co-workers exhange and a few scarfs.
Summer
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User: SummersEchos
Member since: 09-29-2004 Total posts: 884 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 12-09-2005, 04:47 AM (19 of 42)
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Aprons!!!! What a great idea Sewhappie. I'm going to make some aprons for the two oldest grandkids and for the daughters!! I KNEW there was a reason I was at the fabric store today, they have a buy 1m get 1 or 2 or 3m for free depending on the fabric. Now I HAVE to go shopping tomorrow!
Laura
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User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: Sewhappie
Date: 12-09-2005, 08:27 AM (20 of 42)
 What did I do? What ever it was You're Welcome from me and whoever gave you the idea!!!!! (must been thinking about what a great wonderful, fantastic, intelligent, humble, kind and giving person I am to even say my name!!!  )
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User: Sewhappie
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 12-10-2005, 06:09 PM (21 of 42)
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Made 7 Bibs yesterday. Have to make 6 more before church tomorrow.. Had a school alumni Christmas Luncheon today and took up most of my day.. Was great ! ! A sweet Adelines quartet gave the program of Christmas Music and what a feast we had.. ! !
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
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From: Dustbunny01
Date: 12-10-2005, 10:59 PM (22 of 42)
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I am behind in sewing and it just drives me nuts.. we went shopping today. and are almost finsihed.. Now sewing today finished up 6 bed side and 6 chiar orgnaizers Yet to do, put together a queen size quilt 1 Bom block 1 app Bom block bloomers for DS 3 Pants for DS scarfs gloves, and hats x 4 doggie coat DB
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User: Dustbunny01
Member since: 11-11-2005 Total posts: 159 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 12-11-2005, 08:44 AM (23 of 42)
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You guys have shamed me into it. I'm going to get the button holes and buttons and the shirt I'm making then make my husband sweatpants, my youngest daughter a bathrobe and my oldest daughter a skirt. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: debsews
Date: 12-11-2005, 09:25 AM (24 of 42)
| I stayed up late last night and made the Jeff Gordon sheets and pillowcase, hemmed 2 prs of lounge pants for dad, put the buttons and buttonholes on a gown and pj's. Today one more gown, finish the dress and make 4 pj bags. We did get a lot wrapped yesterday so that's one more thing we don't have to do. My deadline is a week earlier than usual, we're having our Christmas with the kids on the 18th. Leaving here on the 13th for Ohio. I hate that trip in the snow but gotta go!!! |
User: debsews
Member since: 09-16-2005 Total posts: 254 |
From: hopecantu
Date: 12-12-2005, 12:35 AM (25 of 42)
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Wow!!!!!!!!! You gals are amazing. Will I ever get that good or fast
Blessings
Hope |
User: hopecantu
Member since: 11-28-2005 Total posts: 29 |
From: SummersEchos
Date: 12-12-2005, 12:36 AM (26 of 42)
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Yes you will Hope.
Summer
FREE FALLIN |
User: SummersEchos
Member since: 09-29-2004 Total posts: 884 |
From: Dustbunny01
Date: 12-12-2005, 04:36 AM (27 of 42)
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will, I am going to be dealyed on my projects, which adds just that much more stress on me, I have a "rush order" to make 6 aprons for a local cafe' due today or tomorrow. :( I need to learn to say no sometimes!! DB
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User: Dustbunny01
Member since: 11-11-2005 Total posts: 159
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From: gm23237
Date: 12-12-2005, 08:35 PM (28 of 42)
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Christmas is done at my house and waiting for the fat old man to arrive! Oh I am the fat old man. Nevermind... Happy Holidays to you all!! Thanks for the helpful site Mary and monitors, thank you for the wonderful post all you great people!!! |
User: gm23237
Member since: 11-03-2003 Total posts: 145
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From: debsews
Date: 12-12-2005, 08:49 PM (29 of 42)
| Well the Christmas sweat shop is closed for the season! I finished the dress, made pj's instead of a gown, made a pr of fleece pants and hooded shirt for gds, did the pj bags and just returned from WalMart with the locks for the cords! So I am finished officially until January when I can start sewing for fun again! Then I'm going to try some of the wonderful things I see you ladies do. Thanks for all the help and encouragement during this sprint for the finish! |
User: debsews
Member since: 09-16-2005 Total posts: 254 |
From: mommydionne
Date: 12-13-2005, 01:18 PM (30 of 42)
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you folks have been busy, I on the other hand, was in Vancouver (I live in Nova Scotia) for a week for business, Got in last night at 2am and I'm whupped. But there is sewing to do, and a tree to put up and cookies to bake and presants to wrap. Where are Santa's helpers when you need them!!! oh well, 12 days to go!!
Jeanette
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User: mommydionne
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 838
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 12-14-2005, 11:27 AM (31 of 42)
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Made 9 aprons yesterday for a friend to give her co-workers for Christmas.. (my own original pattern made from 1 fat quarter) I added enough for a pocket on these since they were to be gifts.. They turned out great.. Of course, I chose my prettiest flower prints from my quilt fabric stash..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022
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From: hopecantu
Date: 12-14-2005, 06:26 PM (32 of 42)
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Libby, do you have any pictures of the aprons? Sounds easy and fun with fat quarters. Also can anyone tell me how you are getting your pictures on line for others to see? Thanks Hope Blessings
Hope |
User: hopecantu
Member since: 11-28-2005 Total posts: 29 |
From: esrun3
Date: 12-14-2005, 11:37 PM (33 of 42)
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I have finally finished up all the sewing I needed to do for Christmas. I had wanted to make my dgd a sweatshirt jacket but ran out of town. I'm headed to Atlanta on Sunday for business so that puts the kaibosh (sp!) on getting anything else done. Oh well, I'll make her jacket after Christmas while I'm on vacation. I'm just glad I got all the main stuff done finally! 3 pairs pj's w/pillow cases, 3 quilts, 2 sets of placemats and napkins and a couple of skirts. Sat and wrapped everything tonight too so I'm DONE!! Of course, I'm sure i'll find something else to buy/make before Christmas but I'm going to try hard not to do anything big. Sounds like everyone has been really busy! Lyn
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User: esrun3
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 12-15-2005, 07:27 AM (34 of 42)
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Also can anyone tell me how you are getting your pictures on line for others to see? Thanks Hope Hope, Gina (Pudge99) has posted great instructions on how to do this as well as other things in the Take a Break forum. Here are some links to her posts. Posting Pictures (http://sew-whats-new.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17163) Signatures (http://sew-whats-new.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17166) TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
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From: bridesmom
Date: 12-15-2005, 06:57 PM (35 of 42)
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I'm done. I have decided enough is enough and I will slowly work on the snowboarding jacket now. I passed on doing the aprons and I have a table runner to quilt for my SIL but she knows it will come in January. I have got to get some baking done this weekend, as the kids start coming early next week.
Laura
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User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: Magot
Date: 12-16-2005, 11:53 AM (36 of 42)
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I've got a table runner to finish and a bag out of juice cartn to make and than that's it! oh I forgot - 2 more tea cosies. love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 12-16-2005, 11:59 AM (37 of 42)
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I'm in the process of making 18--24 Lib's Bibs w/Christmas motifs on them for babies at church, some are orders from others foir gifts, and if any left , more to donate...Special note to Hope.. I do not have a digital camera.. I have to take photos, have them processed, then scan in an e-mail.. Will be some time after Christmas before I could get it done..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022
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From: bridesmom
Date: 12-16-2005, 06:37 PM (38 of 42)
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I bought 3 stockings at the dollar store for $1 each (go figure that one out!) and embroidered a pic and name on each one for the GK's. Here's a pic, they really turned out cute. The more I attempt embroidery the better I like it. Baileys was the first one I did and I didn't have the right colors, plus my tension wasn't as good as it should have been, so I may have to go get another stocking and redo it, yet, he's 4, he probably won't even notice. Stockings (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/LauraBC/Dsc02940.jpg) Laura
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User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: happysewer
Date: 12-16-2005, 07:12 PM (39 of 42)
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I have made several, don't want to count, rag quilts, 2 boys pj pants only and 4 pair of boxer shorts, 5 jewerly bags, and Still not done.
Mary
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User: happysewer
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 4 |
From: Magot
Date: 12-17-2005, 03:34 PM (40 of 42)
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Finished the table runner and juice bags-they were so nice I made 2! I thought to myself - "that's it I've finished" and then looked at this post again and realised I still have two teacosies to do.... rats... still term has ended now so I can have a quite sew on Monday while Tony is at work. bliss. EDIT 2 tea cosies now made and two rinky dinky litttle fingertip pot holders to match awwww. All gifts completed - now I don't know what to do with myself.. love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: Sailorliz
Date: 12-26-2005, 10:09 AM (41 of 42)
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Well the rush was on in my house, as for some reason I was running behind in completeing my handmade presents this year. But, I did make the deadline! Sewing Gifts: Fleece hat for my father. Fleece hat for my niece. Fleece golf towel for my son in-law. Fleece evening tie bag for DD #1. Two stethascope covers for DD #2. Knitted Gifts: Belt for DD #3. Beanie for DD#3 for boyfriend. Knitted felted purse for my sister. Knitted-felted purse for my niece #2. Peruvian hat for my DH. (He requested). Needle Felted Gifts: Moose wall-hanging for my borther in-law. Now, I can get back to my projects, like quilting and spinning. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
Liz Visit my photo page http://new.photos.yahoo.com/sailorlizmi/albums |
User: Sailorliz
Member since: 07-20-2004 Total posts: 386 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 12-26-2005, 10:55 AM (42 of 42)
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I finished my daughter's robe in time -- just hours before she arrived. That thing was so thick it ticked off both my machines before it was finished. But she loves it and even wore it all day with clothes under it (we keep the house cooler than she is used too). I still have a skirt to make for my other daughter but she didn't come for Xmas so she'll just get it late anyway. It won't take long once I get the glued on rhinestones off in the seam lines. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
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