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mom-6 01-13-2014 07:18 PM

Well, if you consider the ones that were maybe supposed to be for 2013 Christmas. . .

joyce888 01-13-2014 07:26 PM

Yes I'm still in the planning phase though. I am going to make a Christmas wall quilt next week; it's one that I just didn't have time to do for 2013.

Elisabrat 01-13-2014 07:30 PM

started redoing a quilt top I had made and hated for my sister.. and all year I think of the holiday or I simply can not afford it. so little bits here and there... five quilt tops in progress and 8 ufos to put together for next Dec deadline that many better start right now!

lynnie 01-13-2014 07:48 PM

great, now we're getting into the spirit. we know it's coming, so why wait till the last minute.
besides, now is the time to get Christmas fabric dirt cheep. 70% plus off, we're making it for practically free.

Jackie Spencer 01-13-2014 07:59 PM

Our LQS had a big 25% off sale New Years Day, and just about everything I bought was with next Christmas in mind. I have not started anything yet, but will as soon as I finish the quilt I am working on now!

garysgal 01-14-2014 04:43 AM

I'm starting early this year too. We moved last year and so I didn't get to sew/quilt as much as I wanted and after we moved to our new house I couldn't find anything anyway. So this year I am starting early to plan and then get with it. Lots of pillowcases and some quilts and maybe some quillows and whatever else I find that would be a great gift. My daughter in law is hinting for table runners so that's a good choice. MY problem is that I see so many things I want to make and can't decide and by the time I have chosen what to do, I don't have time to do it!

Cagey 01-14-2014 08:29 AM

My goodness - you must be a very organized person. I'm still working on putting away all the Christmas "stuff".
You have inspired me to at least start thinking about it.

Nammie to 7 01-14-2014 10:11 AM

I've started knitting dish cloths for everyone. If I don't make them at least every two years everyone gets upset because they like them so much.

QltrSue 01-14-2014 12:03 PM

My Christmas 2013 sewing plans were derailed by some foot surgery that took longer to recover than I expected, so I am finishing up two gifts, which I AM going to finish up by 2/1! Then I want to start on the small gifts I at least put on a list to make: lined bread cloths, fabric ornaments, pillowcases and some placemats. Lynnie, you're so wise to start now, IMO, so you can enjoy the process without the stress!

lynnie 01-14-2014 04:22 PM

went to joanns today to buy some backing for the quilts for Christmas. last week the fab was 70%, today 60%, couldn't bring myself to buy it at that price. I know it's only a 10% difference, but when you buy yards, it adds up. so I won't buy till it comes back down again.
did by Valentines day fab, working on that tomorrow hope to have it in the mail by Saturday. then I can get back to Christmas. I used to have a calendar with a countdown till Christmas on it. Let's all get a jump on it with the sle prices. Glad to hear some of you are joining me.


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