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sewmuchmore 12-23-2010 07:29 PM


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!!

Ditto, I start the day after Christmas I plan out what I want to make. With list in hand I start working on my list. I want to enjoy Christmas, not stress out. I put up my Christmas tree in first couple weeks on Nov. That way if it takes me a couple weeks to finish who cares. This year a friend give me a great gift. I am going to make it and give it out to my friends. It was so simple but useful. And too Cute !!!

wvdek 12-23-2010 07:32 PM

Jan, you make me laugh. How true what you say.
Are all folks in medical field somewhat anal? Guess I will be in good company when I graduate. Tee hee.
Merry Christmas!

hperttula123 12-23-2010 07:39 PM

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!!!

deedum 12-23-2010 07:50 PM

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!

plainpat 12-24-2010 02:23 AM

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!!


MadP 12-24-2010 03:10 AM

I am starting next years Christmas presents as soon as I can get to the store after this Christmas, hoping for a sale.

sik1010 12-24-2010 04:09 AM

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.

Barbm 12-24-2010 04:26 AM

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.

Barbm 12-24-2010 04:26 AM

duplicate, oops

plainpat 12-24-2010 04:29 AM

LOL....they love your handmade gifts.Makes you feel all warm & fuzzy :D


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