How exciting for you!

I wouldn't mind teaching a few young people in my area to sew and quilt,
but I am afraid that my basic sewing does include clothing as I am self-taught
and everything I know about quilting I learned from watching tv (Alex Anderson)
or on the internet.

Not to mention young people in my area just don't seem to have an interest
in learning something fun like quilting. I know this because I took out an ad in
a local Middle & High School papers, plus posted message on bulletin boards
at many local places like the grocery store, rec center, etc.

Good luck and hope you will post some of your students completed projects
(with their permission of course).

Glad your back. Mary

I'm really going to miss this swap this year. I'll be watching though. I have to have some extensive back surgery done and it is iffy on the recovery time so I just can't commit to this right now. Don't know how much sewing I will be able to do and the wood shop will be totally out of the question. I will be checking and seeing all the wonderful items you all are making.

Jaba,
Hope your surgery goes smoothly, and that your recovery is quick! Sometimes we just have to stop and take a break to make sure we can keep on keeping on...
Regards,
Kif

Thanks kiffie, they will do X-rays this Friday and possibly another MRI, then I will know surgery date for sure. I've put this off for a very long time and now my time is up. It's the recovery part I hate the most, like everyone else.

Thanks Mary

jaba take care I will be thinking of you. went thru back surgery myself a few years ago and it is not fun! I feel great now and had to have it so just think how much better you will feel.

I've just sent in my PM, This is my first year. I have a few made up already. Every year the grandkids get a new homemade ornament. This started with my mother and mother-in-law. When the kids moved out my tree looked very bare. I really don't care much for factory manufactured ornaments.

I'm in again. Loved this swap last year and already have some ideas, now to get to the store. Sending PM now.

Thanks Linda, appreciate your thoughts more than you know. I'm not looking forward to this at all, but it's a have to sort of thing.

Just sent my PM I love doing ornaments. First time for this swap.

my christmas ornies
 

These are the 2 ornaments I made today to send to my pal.Hope whoever likes them.The snowman was a pattern my big sis Rosemary sent me recently.The sewing machine is a pattern I designed a few years ago.Thanks for looking mary

Wow that sewing machine is so cute!

Love both your ornaments Lawsonmugs! You can sure send them both to me! LOL!

Those are adorable! Hope I'm your partner, I really like the sewing machine!

Sis That pinecone guy is really cute and of course you know I love the sewing machine, I have a bigger version of it... Luv ya Sis

Sew cute! Especially the sewing machine...

those are so cute.I really like the sewing machine!

Very cute. Love them both.

The sewing machine is only about 3 1/2"s long the snowman is about 4" tall.I should have reduced the picture more but I was afraid it would be too small to see any detail. Thanks for all the nice comments.love ya too sis Mary

Yes that sewing machine is indeed adorable...I know cause I have the larger version that she made me:D

Yours and rosemary's are pincushions.that's why they are a little bigger. Glad your going to keep doing the f.q. swap Brenda. hugs Mary

sew cute, sew cute... I need that sewing machine, I want it waaaa waaaa I want it. it's soooo sew cute!!!!

Rosemary,

Did your email get hacked? I will send you a PM with details
just in case it did.

Only two more days to sign up....if you were thinking about it or on the fence, get on here and get signed up...lots of fun!!

Brenda, should we post pics of what we are making or keep it a secret?

I posted mine already. I hope who ever I get loves them.

Hope most of you like these, just got my pattern today and so excited to make these.
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I remember that from last year, and everyone wanting one of them. they are sooooo cool!!! maybe, i'll get one

Maybe, we will just have to wait and see. Now off to find the posterboard for these.

I've already posted mine. Hope everyone likes them!

Loving all the ornaments!
All you "lurkers" sign up already!! This is a great swap...and so easy! Homemade doesn't have to entail quilting, fabric, sewing, etc...though homemade ornys made with those items/techniques are always awesome and welcome, too! Get your kiddoes involved! Get your parents involved! Heck, get your pets involved..most pet pics posted on here show that they are interested in everything you make anyways, so put them to work! ;) While you're having the best time ever, make a few extras..some to keep, some to give as presents. See, now you can feel really great knowing you have your Holiday gift items underway..and BEFORE Halloween!! I know how it is to lurk.. I have been a pro at it in the past...now I am just the gal who talks, ALOT... So stop lurking, and start talking! Or at least pm our terrific leader Brenda and sign up!
Kif
PS Lawsonmugs, I would promise to be quiet, yes me..be quiet..if that lil sewing machine orny found its way to me.. Bribery? Absolutely! A gals gotta do what a gals gotta do!
Or maybe you have considered selling a pattern for it? If so, I would love to buy it!

I agree kiffie2413. I would a couple of the bigger ones to in the sewing machine. I love those and my sister would also. One to put by the sewing machine for pin cushion and one to put on the tree. Hint! Hint? :)

Thanks ladies for the compliments.Wish I could send everyone of you all one.Kiffie wouldn't want you to be quiet.lol Like a lot of us I enjoy the chatter on here.hugs Mary

Kiffie, I got dibbs on that little sewing machine first. I sew need that for my collection. it's sew cute. can't wait to see what everyone does. everyone needs to sign up now and not miss that ou miss itdeadline. you'll be sorry if y

Here are mine!
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I love all the ornaments. I'm still working on mine. a bit of hand embroidery to do.

The angels are cute and like your star too.

very cute!

Thought these might be the ticket for me to make.
http://www.isewfree.com/wp-content/u...iniTrees_1.jpg
they are a free pattern on Craftsy.

Then again, I might just embroidery a few as well. hmmm, thinking. Did I sign up for two or one?