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12-23-2010, 07:29 PM
#31
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Originally Posted by janRN
Okay, I'm anal. I did start all my Christmas gifts in July and had them done by the end of October. Please don't throw things at me LOL!! I don't understand why people are still working on gifts today--Christmas is always December 25--every year--why stress? I really think some people love to "complain" oh I have to finish "x" amount by tomorrow. No you wouldn't if you'd have started earlier. Please don't get mad at me!! Like I said, I'm really anal and have to have things done in plenty of time. I'm also really slow quilting so it takes me longer than a day.
Peace & joy everyone!!
Peace & joy everyone!!
12-23-2010, 07:39 PM
#33
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Location: Northern Wisconsin
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I think I'm starting right after Christmas for the nest year. I'm in the mood to sew(right after this cold goes away)and think I just might get started right away. That way there is plenty of time. My 14 yr old has already requested a quilt with minkee on the back. So my list starts already!!!
12-23-2010, 07:50 PM
#34
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Ok, I am in, only I am getting a head start in January! I already bought Christmas material to make aprons for next year! Table runners too! I got a list of items to make thru out the entire year and stash it away! Sure sounds good and I am making an honest effort, or that is the plan anyway! We celebrated earlier today with some of the family, I sure enjoyed the pleasure of giving gifts I made. They loved them! Somehow it seems so much more personal and loving!
12-24-2010, 02:23 AM
#35
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Location: Mid-West
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I could do a better job of not needing to make a lst min grocery run :-) Happens every time, but this yr was my gift to me.No sewing of gifts in Dec.Cards were done Thanksgiving wk & next yr, will trim that list even more.Another big time saver is making cookie dough & freezing in rolls. Just slice & bake as needed.Holidays can be such a stressful time....if we let it. JMO
Originally Posted by janRN
Okay, I'm anal. I did start all my Christmas gifts in July and had them done by the end of October. Please don't throw things at me LOL!! I don't understand why people are still working on gifts today--Christmas is always December 25--every year--why stress? I really think some people love to "complain" oh I have to finish "x" amount by tomorrow. No you wouldn't if you'd have started earlier. Please don't get mad at me!! Like I said, I'm really anal and have to have things done in plenty of time. I'm also really slow quilting so it takes me longer than a day.
Peace & joy everyone!!
Peace & joy everyone!!
12-24-2010, 04:09 AM
#37
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Michigan
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First, I'd like to thank everyone for the warm welcome and now I know I do fit in, cuz I'm still working on a couple of things and those things that I made early--well, I got so excited, I just gave them away hot off the ironing board. Hope to do a little better next year too, but if not, I seem to be in fine company.
12-24-2010, 04:26 AM
#38
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we swap Christmas ornaments between my brothers and sisters. i was making folded star ornaments. Had 6 ready to pin. Notice the word- had. The sisters and my Dad and I go for breakfast. Talk turns to my quilting. And the "fight" started. I have 2, I have none, she has 2 but won't give me one. I've been making table runners for shower prizes for 3 weddings we've had in the past year. Odds are pretty good that they all should have won one by now. No- 2 don't have any.
So, they don't know it but I am making them table runners for Christmas. 8 in 2 weeks. I have 1 I am working on right now and 2 to go. Next year- they will get those folded star ornaments.
So, they don't know it but I am making them table runners for Christmas. 8 in 2 weeks. I have 1 I am working on right now and 2 to go. Next year- they will get those folded star ornaments.
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