Grandmama Pat

Thanks for the link. I just hope I'm not too stupid to follow the pattern.

GailG

IMHO, Let's not forget that the reason for the Christmas season is the birth of Christ. If we live like Jesus and love like Jesus we are not so distracted with all the preparation of decorating, and food and we concentrate on preparing for his coming. Our family has downsized the "hype" by having a family get together on Christmas Eve. The little ones do get gifts, but the older teens and the adults come with only one gift. Then we play a little game and exchange gifts in that way. The next day is for church and for quiet observation of the Holy Day. We also get to do visiting with the older family members who don't get out. OK, I'll step off of my box.

sewmom

Here is the picture of the quilt I am making for my husband for Christmas. I finished the top today. now I need to get the backing and get ot to the LAQ. It's a Tennessee Waltz pattern. Unfortunately, the fabric i used for the star background is a little too dark, so the star points don't show up as much as i would've liked. and i couldn't get the squares to match up for the life of me. I'M NOT TAKING IT APART! I can live with it.
Galloping horse rule!:) :lol:

TN Donna

I am with you. I taught my kids that Christ was the heart of Christmas. They always learned to give and not worrry about receiving. They ae all grown now and I make most of their gifts. As far as gift gib=ving we all draw names and they set the price at $50. We exchange gifts having to buy for only one person. I then let them all give what they want to help with an orphanage. We put up the tree and light up my houses and ll enjoy a great gift and a good meal and lots of love.

Surfergirl

Sewmom: Your quilt is beautiful!

Elliotsgreatgrandma

Yes, we often celebrate santa clause instead of Jesus birth. We have decreased the gift exchange in our family because we did not want to put our children in the stressful position of buying everything like we were. If I had not been a sewer and crafter we would not have been able to afford gifts. We raised 6 children and I started making gifts when school started every year. I still make almost everything I give but my daughters are just not interested in making gifts. Gail

Ms Grace

Busy...busy here.
So far I've completed quilts for my sister and mom, a doll quilt and matching pillow for DD's new doll she'll be getting.
Still need to do a table topper for my MIL, and I'm working on 2 doll quilts for the Oct. swap. :roll:

Short an Sweet

I am making placemats for all my sisters & sister-in-laws and neices (53 ttl) for Christmas, I have them cut out but now I need to finish the tablerunner I'm working on so I can start sewing the placemats lol

TN Donna

I have been stitching and making pillow covers, bread cloths, and lots of other stuff. I need to get started putting all the goods together. Christmas is just around the corner. Whew!

TN Donna

Have made these. I just didn't have a name for them. Thanks for naming them for me.