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mjsylvstr 10-26-2010 08:12 AM
Originally Posted by 3TreeFrog
Originally Posted by craftiladi
I am taking the position of keeping it simple this yr. I sewed my fingers to the bones the last couple of christmas's and received very few thank-yous-those people will be lucky to receive a card-as alot of thought went into my gift giving and I am just appalled at the rudeness of people that can't even take the time to say thank-you. I even had to call to make sure the gifts arrived...rude! Sorry if i sound like a scrooge, just a tad fed up can you tell...lol
Hello, I agree with you, I have 8 nieces and 1 nephew. I received 2 thank you cards from nieces and one from my nephew, so I have cut down on the making of the gifts! I went from making 8 gifts for the "kids" down to 2 and 7 for brothers & sisters (including in-laws) down to 2. So I guess that I am a bit of a scrooge too! Or maybe I'm someone who feels that there is more to gift getting. The Thank you that means a whole lot more to me!
TreeFrog
I agree that it is so nice to receive the thank you notes.
it means a lot.

BUT......where were the parents as these kids were growing and and were in the learning stages of life....

Children do learn as their parents teach......

craftiladi 10-26-2010 08:14 AM
Originally Posted by luckylindy333
I want to make some little quilted animal ornaments. Does anyone have a pattern or seen a pattern for these? I got a pattern many years ago out of a magazine, but stupidly loaned the patterns to someone and never got them back. Thanks in advance...
I did a google search for you although I didn't come up w/ a pattern there are a ton of sites w/ lots of ideas. I would think you could trace animal patterns from coloring or kids story books. If my memory serves me right I think the kids and I did this one year, way back when. Have fun.
dee

chamby 10-26-2010 08:54 AM
Originally Posted by mjsylvstr
Originally Posted by 3TreeFrog
Originally Posted by craftiladi
I am taking the position of keeping it simple this yr. I sewed my fingers to the bones the last couple of christmas's and received very few thank-yous-those people will be lucky to receive a card-as alot of thought went into my gift giving and I am just appalled at the rudeness of people that can't even take the time to say thank-you. I even had to call to make sure the gifts arrived...rude! Sorry if i sound like a scrooge, just a tad fed up can you tell...lol
Hello, I agree with you, I have 8 nieces and 1 nephew. I received 2 thank you cards from nieces and one from my nephew, so I have cut down on the making of the gifts! I went from making 8 gifts for the "kids" down to 2 and 7 for brothers & sisters (including in-laws) down to 2. So I guess that I am a bit of a scrooge too! Or maybe I'm someone who feels that there is more to gift getting. The Thank you that means a whole lot more to me!
TreeFrog
I agree that it is so nice to receive the thank you notes.
it means a lot.

BUT......where were the parents as these kids were growing and and were in the learning stages of life....

Children do learn as their parents teach......
I agree with this. I use to give my two nieces presents. I began to notice that they would open the gift and throw everything aside and ask "Where is the money?" That was the last year that I gave them anything. I do not plan on ever giving them anything else after that remark. Oh, and by the way they DID learn this from their mom. Now my ex sister in law.

mayday 10-26-2010 09:52 AM
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Can I be on you all of your Christmas lists? lol
be nice that!

Keeps Them In Stitches 10-26-2010 02:41 PM
Originally Posted by Bobbin along
I'm doing pillowcases for all the GKs, with a giftcard tucked inside. For friends, it will be those little organizers-in-a-mug. (I plan to make a boatload of those!) :lol: :lol:
What is an "organizers-in-a-mug?"

AlisaQuilts 10-26-2010 03:19 PM
They are 12, 12 1/2" blocks with sashing. They are a little smaller that a twin size bed. I actually made my block about 2" square larger because my kids are 6'!
Originally Posted by Fabricnut
Originally Posted by Alisapao730
I'm making lap quilts for my adult children and baby quilts for the kids, purses for m sisters and pot holders for friends.
Originally Posted by MommaDorian
What is everyone doing for Christmas? What you making? I'm hoping to start something soon (kids and I always make something). I want something easy that I can give to everyone (including couples), like placemats or coasters, or something like that. Any ideas?
I'm wondering how big do you make lap quilts? I don't know the difference between a lap and a throw quilt. I want to make my brother something using patriotic fabrics I've been collecting.

cindyjean 10-26-2010 03:54 PM
http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/2010...ecorating.html
Christmas gift... Santa Bucket

patsyo56721 10-27-2010 04:45 AM
Organizers in a mug is Simplicity Pattern #2450

CarrieAnne 10-27-2010 04:55 AM
I got some dk blue fleece at Walmart last night, cheap. Ds and all his friends are into snow mobiling, and so I am making scarves of two thicknesses of fleece. Should keep them REALLY warm under their helmets!

adrianlee 10-27-2010 06:40 AM
Originally Posted by cindyjean
Neat site, all kinds of cool ideas. Thank-you for sharing. I love the cup holder catch all idea for the car.


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