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With all the hints out there, it looks like a lot of you have my name and I can't wait to receive all the wonderful gifts that I am hearing about !!!! Oh, you mean that maybe more than just me has an A in her name??? Or that there are a lot of you out there who would love an apron or previously owned "toys" !! I am getting some great ideas for my box so keep them coming! I will just sit in the hole and welcome all the newcomers.
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I too learned to crochet when I was very young, but I think the hardest part is to get the feel of how to hold your yarn. Seems like everyone has their own comfort area, and after practicing you will get the feel of holding the yarn. Then it is just remembering the stitches etc. I love to crochet, as did my grandmother, mom, and all my aunts. My grandmother could figure out a pattern by looking at it, but insisted that I learn to read a pattern (same with sewing) so I could sew anything. She was a very smart lady and I miss her terribly! Hoping my granddaughters will keep asking to sew with me.
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I agree, my mom was the same, looked at pattern and could make it. I taught myself at age 12 as my mom wouldn't teach me. Being from a family of 13 kids wasn't alot of time, my first project was a ripple afagan and completed in one week. My mom made tablecloths, chair sets and lots of doilies, both our favorites were the pineapples. I later learned to make the bed dolls from Annie's Attic and my mom wanted to make them but I just couldn't teach her. We had some great times together crocheting and she did it almost right up till she passed at the age of 80. I sure do miss her but lots of wonderful memories for sure.
Originally Posted by mjmachin
(Post 6931405)
I too learned to crochet when I was very young, but I think the hardest part is to get the feel of how to hold your yarn. Seems like everyone has their own comfort area, and after practicing you will get the feel of holding the yarn. Then it is just remembering the stitches etc. I love to crochet, as did my grandmother, mom, and all my aunts. My grandmother could figure out a pattern by looking at it, but insisted that I learn to read a pattern (same with sewing) so I could sew anything. She was a very smart lady and I miss her terribly! Hoping my granddaughters will keep asking to sew with me.
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U Have ME!!
OH YES, YES YES PLEASE THROW IT IN THE BOX!! Santees are where it's at! I just LuV them and have well too many to count because I Luvs them sOOOoooo much!
Originally Posted by Neesie
(Post 6928477)
Here's another hint for my Secret Santee. This may (or may not) be part of your gift. Hmmmmm. Which will it be? Shall I throw it into the box . . . or not? :D
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My SS hint for the day...
She lives inside her town/city limits. |
Originally Posted by dfelker
(Post 6931458)
My SS hint for the day...
She lives inside her town/city limits. |
Question, when mailing your package what do you do in regards to a return address on the package? Wouldn't that give away our identy?
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Originally Posted by Anoka Quilter
(Post 6931501)
Question, when mailing your package what do you do in regards to a return address on the package? Wouldn't that give away our identy?
Some people use the address of a friend or relative, then mail from a distant city. I've used a friend's, as well as my own address. Chances are, your SSee won't know where you live, until after the package is opened. Just don't put your own name, on the outside of the package. Just make sure you put FROM SECRET SANTA or something of that sort, around the return address. We're not supposed to open them until opening day, so that'll prevent an accidental early opening. Make sure you DO put your name, on the inside! :D |
I'm not sure if I missed something or not; has there been a date set for the grand reveal?
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I'm wondering how the latest contest from Terri is coming along. Did everybody just give up on trying to name the make and model of her new sewing machine, or have I missed something? Just send her a PM with any make and model that comes to mind -- you've got nothing to lose by trying!
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Originally Posted by madamekelly
(Post 6930238)
Question- Do you think it would be ok to send my giftee some of the wonderful quilting and sewing tools I have bought and will never use? These were not cheap, just have no intent to use them. When I bought them, I was still learning and got them at a great price, so I have them, but I have discovered that some quilts and other projects just don't excite me as others do. What do you think?
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Wow, took me awhile to get th rough all the messages, but I love all the chatter.
Nessie - great Santa fabric. It is coming to Minneesota correct? IrishgalfromNJ - That is a very nice needle case. You do beautiful work. Another hit for whoever has Anoka Quilter......I am planning on doing the next Mystery Train in January and it is going to be a scrap mystery. So if your scraps are over flowing feel free to stuff some in my box. Believe it or not I am a quilter who does not have a huge scrap bag going. I also learned to crochet, and knit, at an young age. I have been knitting since I was 6 and croching since I was 7. I prefer crocheting over knitting, but I do try to knit at least one project a year just to keep up on the skills. It was funny because last year I was making the cable shawl from the Lion Brand free patterns and my DH looks at me and said; "I didn't know you knew how to do that kind of knitting." |
Working on SS gift down here in the hole while having a cup of coffee with some pumpkin cream liquor in it. Definitely a good thing! My SS said she only likes dark colors but needs to step it up with some brighter colors. So I've got some fall colored batiks that will definitely make her happy,hopefully!
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Originally Posted by Neesie
(Post 6931391)
Although I've been crocheting since I was a young child, I can certainly understand why some people have so much trouble with it (after teaching and trying to teach, several others). One piece of advice I can give, is to just work on the starting chain, until your loops are even and the yarn/thread is flowing freely and comfortably, from your thread-holding hand. If your starting chain is too tight, the others stitches will be a nightmare to make. The way you hold your thread may not be the way someone else holds it. What feels comfortable for one, may be totally wrong for someone else. Try different examples and see which works best for you.
Another piece of advice - learn with a worsted-weight yarn, which has just a bit of stretch to it. A bit of stretch makes it much easier to work stitches, if your tension does happen to be uneven. :thumbup: |
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I received this wonderful package in the mail today. My SS is a really sweet person but with a tiny mean streak. Now I have to look at this package for nearly a month and a half. OHHH the agony. Thank you Secret Santa |
Originally Posted by Lstew2212
(Post 6931689)
I received this wonderful package in the mail today. My SS is a really sweet person but with a tiny mean streak. Now I have to look at this package for nearly a month and a half. OHHH the agony.
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I have to share...I got an early Christmas present. Meet my new grandgirlie Kate.
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Oh my goodness... my biggest problem would be having to tuck it away in an out-of-the-way place to avoid temptation... and then not being able to remember where I put it by the time opening day comes!
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Originally Posted by dreamer2009
(Post 6930979)
thanks bunches...
now to try and get TBI to understand crochet. |
mcdaniel, she's absolutely beautiful! What a wonderful early Christmas gift!
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Originally Posted by mcdaniel023
(Post 6931704)
I have to share...I got an early Christmas present. Meet my new grandgirlie Kate.
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Originally Posted by madamekelly
(Post 6930238)
Question- Do you think it would be ok to send my giftee some of the wonderful quilting and sewing tools I have bought and will never use? These were not cheap, just have no intent to use them. When I bought them, I was still learning and got them at a great price, so I have them, but I have discovered that some quilts and other projects just don't excite me as others do. What do you think?
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Originally Posted by mcdaniel023
(Post 6931704)
I have to share...I got an early Christmas present. Meet my new grandgirlie Kate.
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Aprons, apple butter, antique tea cups, gadgets and batiks, oh my, this is going to be a great swap. Does anyone else need my address????
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Katie is beautiful, you are a lucky Grandma to get such a wonderful early Christmas gift!
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Welcome Kate! You guys are all so sweet! I hope I do my SS proud. The apron is very nice. I have made them before for gifts and keep saying I am going to make one for me but havent. Apple Butter! Yummy. Guess what, I have owned pigs, chickens, cows and peacocks! The peacocks are expensive and dont stay around. My children showed pigs in the livestock shows at the fair. I have washed them, chased them, etc. for years. Football took over though. So no more livestock now. This year, this week in fact, I get to enter some quilts in the local fair! I am so excited to finally get to enter something besides a pig or a cow! So we are to ship the package by Nov 14th I think. What is the reveal date??? I dont remember that one.
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McDaniel~ Congratulations! What a beautiful baby!
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Originally Posted by SheriR
(Post 6931709)
I can type these directions out more simply if that would help. I just cut and pasted them from the site. By the way..... What is TBI?
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Originally Posted by mcdaniel023
(Post 6931704)
I have to share...I got an early Christmas present. Meet my new grandgirlie Kate.
how proud you are I am sure !! |
Originally Posted by Neesie
(Post 6931068)
Since it's a virtual hole, I see no problem with allowing virtual pets into it. However, in real life, peacocks (like chickens) can create quite a stink in a small, enclosed area. :)
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Originally Posted by mhcpa
(Post 6931771)
Welcome Kate! You guys are all so sweet! I hope I do my SS proud. The apron is very nice. I have made them before for gifts and keep saying I am going to make one for me but havent. Apple Butter! Yummy. Guess what, I have owned pigs, chickens, cows and peacocks! The peacocks are expensive and dont stay around. My children showed pigs in the livestock shows at the fair. I have washed them, chased them, etc. for years. Football took over though. So no more livestock now. This year, this week in fact, I get to enter some quilts in the local fair! I am so excited to finally get to enter something besides a pig or a cow! So we are to ship the package by Nov 14th I think. What is the reveal date??? I dont remember that one.
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Originally Posted by mcdaniel023
(Post 6931704)
I have to share...I got an early Christmas present. Meet my new grandgirlie Kate.
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Peacocks and geese are better watch dogs than the fury kind; but hard to cuddle.
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Originally Posted by PenniF
(Post 6931830)
Have ya ever HEARD a peacock screech.....trust me....it ain't good !!!!
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Originally Posted by Knitette
(Post 6930696)
Hooray! Something I ordered for my SS arrived - it's her name, which you won't find anywhere other than being made custom (clue). Glad it arrived quickly as it has a long way to go (another clue).
To my SS sender - sorry if you've been trying to find out more about me, but I've decided not to keep up with this thread. The chat-room type of posts every day, hour and often page, preclude me reading them all, so I'm not trying to keep up! You'll find me over on the Secret Pal swap and other pages. Please, please remember how expensive postage is. I still get palpitations every time I think about how much last year's spent on postage! Hugs to you & the elves, (can almost smell the cinnamon cookies) DJ now where did I put that lost shaker of salt? |
1) like buttons? Yes
2) like zippers? No, thanks! 3) like wonder clips? No clue to what that is 4) hot tea, please 5) like Christmas themed items? dream of them all year 6) like embroidery bookmarks? Yes 7) have any grand kids? 1 girl (4), 1 boy (2) 8) put up a Christmas Tree? No, but I did take stock in the garage last weekend, neighbor casted a wary eye, tuff! 9) like handmade (machine embroidery) ornaments? Yes 10) would you like a travel cup/mug? Yes 11) how do you organize your fabric? File cabinet for yardage (hanging over pendaflex), 10 drawer lingere drawer for FQs, old dresser for in betweens, and tubs of scraps. All groups color coded by background color which truly helps with the Farmer's Wife sampler in progress. Hope this helps my Santee! hugs, DJ |
mcdaniel 023. AWESOME gift. For sure this gift will not be returned. She is beautiful. Congratulations. BrendaK
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Congratulations mcdaniel 023, you received an awesome early Christmas present. Your new granddaughter is beautiful. Enjoy.
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I didn't know about this thread till this morning (oops!) I hope my SS hasn't been having a hard time figuring me out!
Here's a few hints. -foods: alas, no as I have severe allergies (nuts, legumes) -notions: sure. I've only been quilting for two years so I'm still collecting -quilting books: no, everyone has been giving me books for 2 years! -colours: jewel colours -anything home made is nice, apron, etc -anything regional -I don't embroider or applique -I'm a bit of a science nerd, like modern style, -I don't sew other than to quilt -have wonder clips but never use them -didn't put up a tree last year -grandchildren (15 yr old) hope this helps a little? |
Best gift ever, what a beautiful baby girl!!
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