I'll miss this too, but am going to be scouring the sales throughout the year to pack next year's box as full as I can. It will be fun to see how full I can stuff it for just $20! The older I get, the faster time flies, so the time to sign up for next years SS will be here before I know it.

I've really enjoyed getting to know everyone who posted here and having so much fun being naughty "in the hole". Splashes of coconut rum all around!

ME TOO, I am so thankful to be alive and not stuck in the ditch some place like some of the ladies. OR AT WORK OR SICK IN THE HOSPITAL, OR HAVING A RELATIVE VERY SICK IN THE HOSPITAL. Boy it was a challenge to get on yesterday and to post the pictures of what I rec'd. Can't imagine some of the ladies who don't do the pictures etc and either have no electricity or no camera or dial up. Ready to go again. Loved every minute of this swap. Part of the fun was the joking we all did and had fun doing it.

Thank you to Terri as a super hostess. This was my first time on SS and did not know that we had to post yesterday. My computer has been acting up so I was on it briefly yesterday morning then had a full day with family. It has taken me much time to read all the posts and seeing all the photos. Sorry, I cannot post photos yet.
Thank YOU to nygal,Celine. had your address on the PACKAGE SO SEnT THANKS THEN. I loved it all especially the hand-made card. hUGS,
Charlene

It is ok, TammyB, Mine hasn't either. She has been really quiet this swap. At least I got to enjoy everyone's fun!

Hello flo swappers, I missed the opening date of the eighth at four. When I went to bed at 10:00 or so I realized today was the eight. I will get to it this week and will just keep the secret Santa goingforjust a little longer. I will go and read some of the post of those who were on top of things. Merry Christmas.

Yoo-hoo...Calley13...here I am! I've been trying to reach you since last night with no computer cooperation...refused to acknowledge my words or recognize my picture. I am so sorry.
But for those on the quilting board......calley13 sent me an adorable handmade snowman wall hanging (sure wish you could see it.) Beautiful work!,....a Belgium lace bookmark ( loved the history).....4 beautiful fat quarters with small prints, 2 crochet hooks, nos 6 and a 7 ( my favorites! And I'm always leaving them somewhere)...a black Sharpie pen (mine is fading fast), a box of my favorite long, glass headed pins.....a spool of white Sulky thread.....not one but 3 balls of crochet thread in gorgeous colors.....a book with 100 crocheted snowflakes patterns.....a package of chocolate/caramel "turtles" (looking gone!).....a bag of Lindor caramels (only 3 left!____er, make that 2!)

Valerie, you can be my Secret friend ANYTIME. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!

I want to thank my secret Santa, Erika Fields, who sent my special gifts all the way from Germany ! Thanks you so much for everything------Love the fabric, can't wait to open the chocolates, the bookmark will be used right away as will the beautiful lotions, the patterns are on my to-do list and the shot glass from Germany was so thoughtful ! Thanks for being such a great secret Santa ! Merry Christmas ! Pat

Yes I reallly enjoyed this swap,and will definitely try to do again next year. I'll start collecting now.

Thank you Terri for hosting this swap. I did enjoy it very much, only figured out who my SS was after I received the package but before I opened it. Yes she was quiet on this swap, but I read some of her other posts and understood why. I enjoyed the banter on this posts and all virtual food and drink. I did learn to be more descriptive of my wants on the first form which I was a little vague. I don't think she was able to get online often she may have missed some of my begging. I did get some very nice things and a wonderful table runner. Looking forward to next year.

Ok, everyone! Listen up!
I know that some have mentioned that they haven't heard from their person and there's nothing that can be done about it. They could be busy, their computer could be down, could be a number of things.
INSTEAD of posting negative feelings on the thread, why not PM them and ask them if they enjoyed their package? Also, you can PM the person that sent to you and vice versa a thank you. Sometimes posts get lost with all the pages we have here and some can be overlooked. When that happens, sometimes feelings get hurt that there was no thank you when indeed there was one.
ALSO....if you weren't happy with what you received...KEEP IT TO YOURSELF!!! There is no need for negative comments on the thread for that either. It's listed in the rules, which EVERYONE said they read and would abide by. If you don't think you got what you deserved, there's nothing that can be done. Your person did the best they could.
So, now IF I SEE ANYONE COMMENTING THAT THEIR PACKAGE WAS NOT UP TO PAR, I WILL POST NEGATIVE FEED BACK ON THEM AND I WILL BAN THEM FROM NEXT YEARS SWAP!

Thank you so much to my wonderful secret santa Knitette. I never figured out she was until I opened my package but I loved that it was a surprise. She sent some delicious cookies, beautiful fabrics, a precious owl potholder she made and the pattern too, a keychain, cow postcards and cow buttons, and so much more. I love it all...Thank you for making my Christmas so special!

PM'd you. Glad you like your goodies, I had a great time getting your box together...happy to post pics for you.

Here are my snowballs!

I hope I got them all in there!

Just a note to my SS out there, I have not posted since opening day because I was late in sending part of my SS package and I am waiting to hear that she has received it before I open mine.

Hey Judith1005, I just cracked open my Dove bar and it is delicious! Thank you for feeding my chocolate habit :p

Your so welcome. I am to please!! LOL :D

I'm so excited.
I was gone yesterday at Hospice from 8 to 8. To be honest when I got home I completely forgot my package. My hubby just brought it in from his hiding spot and said weren't you allowed to have this yesterday LOL!!!
ANN (ANNT59) is my wonderful secret santa.I am in heaven what a stash she sent to me. Will have to borrow my son's camera and take a picture to show everyone all my goodies . THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
I'll be wearing my apron when my 2 Grandkids come over to make cookies for christmas. Its beautiful I just love it
The christmas fabric will be put in my stash of christmas fabric. I want to make a quilt for christmas in all kinds of christmas design and this is really gonna help me get enough real soon to get busy and do one.
I love squares with a sewing theme and didn't have this one yet. I am making a wall hanging with them. as I find one I add it on. One its good size it will go on the wall in my sewing room'
All the sewing notions!!!!Sew cool LOL!!! I have never seen a measuring gauge ,now that is something . I'm always in need of a seam ripper they seem to have feet in my house and disappear when I really need it.Another thing I have never sen is the needle tweezers. Love it! Alsoshe sent me a tape measure , machine needles and chop sticks
The issue holder will go straight in my purse. I have horrible allgeries so always carring the tissues , now they have a holder. again Thanks.
Also that will be with me ALL the time is my tea bag holder you made. I usually throw a few tea bags in my purse to take to hospice. Now I will have the bags sugar and even a spoon in one spot.
Also the highlighter,didn't know they made the easerable. Gonna have to hide it from my GD!!
All the patterns for Jo-anns. Love them . Thats were I get most of my patterns from and I don't have any of the ones you sent.
The journal, note pad and note cards will really come in handy. going to start my journal with listing all about my secret santa Ann.
And last but not least is the Lovely squares by Debbie Beaves I just love them. my friend cut me I bunch of cream fabric and we are making a quilt with the cream as the background. Now I will have the charm squares to get going after christmas. Can't wait to call her to let her know we can start earlier than I thought we could since you sent me the charms.
Have put all my goodies in the sewing bag you also sent. Thank you for all the goodies. You really out did yourself on my gift. So many wonderful things you have made my christmas extra special. I'm putting a bow on the bag and putting it under our tree. Will open it up when my family comes over on christmas eve. They will be so surprised when I show them all my goodies.
I don't know how to thank you enough. Your gifts went way above what was expected to be sent. you have truly made me one happy old lady!!! LOL!!!

(also sending this to you in a PM in case you don't see it. Ann Biava you are the best!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS

I am in for next year to I have started a box already and will buy little things all year so the box I send will have some great stuff in it

Thank you so very much pat625. Ok so here's the list of my SS gift box. A blue drink cup with a cup cozy, a beautiful Christmas purse, a magazine, a magic stick lint roller, did I say a fabulous purse, three really cute ornaments , four fat quarters, a super doper purse did I say that yet, a hand made snowman ornament, a snowman wall hanging, the most beautiful purse that I am already using did I say how much I love my new purse, a sewing kit, a notebook,a mini book light and a bag of coal candy. Plus a perfect Christmas purse, you have made me so very happy. Thank you Pat. Thank you a thousand times.

I hope you are home from the hospital and feeling much better.

thank you for another great secret santaTerri .whats it been 6 wonderful years hosting ,I would just like to personally thanking you for all your hard work and time that you made happened.Merry Christmas Terri to you and yours

I think this is year 5 for me, not sure. Lost track of how long I've been doing this. I have just as much fun as everyone. I really don't ask for anything, but as you all know....Sharonb has to make sure there's something for me too. I'm just wondering what's going to be up her sleeve for next year. lol
Ya'll just really amaze me! Just reading and looking at the photos, makes me want to pluck something from each of you. I see so many nice goodies!

Anyway...start collecting for next year! Now is the time to go and just see what's being put on sale. Grab those free patterns at the stores and just put them in folders. Grab a couple so you have extras. Everyone likes a new pattern.

Ok, I'm off to go and play a game and then to bed. Hubby will be up early since they are calling for snow tonight.

Hope this works pics of my goodies
And the pics upside down
This phone just wants me to bang it against a cabinet

You're welcome! I know you don't post photos, so I took some for you before I sent it :)

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I am so happy you were enjoying your gifts. I am still in the hospital, and may be here for another day or two. I am hoping that my Santa sees this, so they don't think I am ignoring them...I can't wait to get home and unwrap

Pat, I know I speak for many when I tell you that you're in our thoughts and prayers with best wishes that you'll be well soon!

Knitette, I had never seen a Highland cow... so that's what was so hairy, eh? And silly me thought you were shipping a little man across the pond!

Letsquilt Thank you so much for my gifts. I loved each and everything. Happy New Year!

Sorry Cooky - couldn't find a volunteer small enough ;)

At last! Here are the pictures of the wonderful, generous gift I received from Bezzie 2013. Look how HUGE the box was!

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In this one you can see the fantastic selection of FQs and cuts - there's enough there for a whole quilt!

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And lastly - but certainly not least, the numerous other gifts; sweets (candy), tea bags, stickers, pillowcases, pattern, book, pins, ornament, mug and hand made shopper (which I forgot to put in the picture :o)

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Thank you so much - I'm overwhelmed by your generosity. :)

BJSmith57…………..thank you for the package. I cannot post pictures but have sent a picture to Sulabug and hopefully she will be able to post it for me. Merry Christmas

Thank you Teri for hosting this, my first SS. I've so enjoyed all the frivolity etc & send a prayer or two to those not enjoying the best of health.And thank you too to Feline fanatic, for all the beautiful fabric you sent me. She didnt get any clues from me...just surprises... and I couldnt be more pleased with receiving all that cloth and the accompanying letter into which a lot of thought went! I really do have a stash now and I'm thinking of changing from m-fay to sandgroper (west Ausrlians are sandgropers)and starshine, I'm so happy you liked what i sent Hope you all hve a happy & Blessed Christmas. Marion

Computer still will not let me post a picture, so....I give up. Wonnie, I have packed up some of the wonderful stuff you sent to take with me to Mom's...she needs to see what was in the decorated box. Have to take Mom and me to the dr.this morning.
Granddaughter helped me last night to load up the soup mug...I think it is going to work next to the machine. (Didn't realize how much stuff I had there.) The crackers section works great for all those clips for around the quilt sandwich.
Many thanks again.


THANKS, TERRI!!! You're the best!

Love the Woolie buttons and card. Such a cute owl.

Hi everyone! I couldn't get on the computer yesterday, just too busy. Today is going to be the same way but I thought, I'm going to catch up with this no matter what.
First I want to thank Teri, you are a perfect host and a wonderful person. Hope you and yours have a merry and happy Christmas.
To Jaba, my SS. Thank you so much for all your gifts. I was recently burnt in another swap and really hesitated to join this one. I am so happy that I did. Not only did I enjoy putting my gifts together for my ss receiver but the anticipation that I had something waiting for me was so exciting. Thank you for also posting pictures of what you sent. I usually post pictures through my iPad but this time it really gave me so much trouble.
I am looking forward to next years swap and yes have already started a box!
Merry Christmas to all and Happy New Year!
Phyllis
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To my nameless SS,
Thank you for making fat quarters 1/2 yds. Nice surprize and more useful. Also forgot to mention pattern The Hamptons" which looks loki a fun project for next year.

Dreamer, that's not even a real word...............but it does describe Terri :o)

Yes it is... Don't you remember "The Bestest Present" it was a animation for TV in 1985 by the comic strip For Better or for Worse. One of our favorites we have a copy on VHS that we (DH and I) still watch every year. The Patterson family learns the true meaning of Christmas when Lizzie loses her stuffed bunny.

Oh My Goodness Dedemac, You made me look it up!
A million apologies to Dreamer!! IT IS indeed a word, although I always thought it wasn't.
Although as I said, it did describe Terri :o)



"bestest"
The super-superlative form of the word good.
singular: good
comparative: better
superlative: best
super-superlative: bestest

And yes it does describe Terri! :thumbup:

I have been thinking about getting the animation in DVD form for a present for DH this year, we are starting to wear the VHS out..