Me too. Start an idea, end with a gift.

Woooow!!!! I can't believe all of the beautiful gifts and incredible talent here! I would be happy with ANY of these treasures!

mail man has been bringing packages all week. unfortunately they are all addressed to the kid as her birthday is tomorrow. still waiting on my ss box to arrive so i can enjoy shaking,rattling and rolling it between my grubby litle paws trying to guess at what is inside. oh, well, guess cabana boy will need to refill my drink

All the handmade gifts are so cute! Unfortunately, my handmade will not get done. I haven’t been here in several days because I’ve pretty much been asleep most of the time from all the drugs they have been giving me. I want to thank everyone for their well wishes regarding my eye and wish the best to others who are having their own problems right now.

It is still way too early to know what is going to happen with the eye. I’m seeing the doctor everyday and his main recommendation right now is to stay as quiet as I can and give the swelling time to go down. The good news is now I can see light and some movement.

I will check back here as often as I can. My SS package is complete and a friend is going to come over this week and help me pack it up and get it in the mail.

I feel so lucky to be part of this board!

{{{{{{{{ June }}}}}}} I'm sure your Secret Santee will be more than happy, with whatever is in her gift box. You just take care of yourself and rest. If you're able to stumble down to the Hole, we'll find you a nice lounge chair in the corner, where it's peaceful and quiet. Since you're taking pain meds, we can fix you a nice pot of hot tea or cocoa. Feel better!

June, sometimes staying still and quiet is the hardest thing to do, isn't it? Just picture yourself down in the hole amongst your quilty friends, taking it easy like the doctor ordered. Neesie's right -- there's no pressure to include a handmade gift in your SS package, so don't fret.

Your sneak peeks all look awesome. I have been busy shopping and putting together some lovely gifts for my person and making a few things also. Hoping in post next week as im posting from Australia

Likewise...I just make things & enjoy making things for special people...my giftee is a special person & is getting lots of special things I've made...hope she likes!:)

I hope all went well, madamekelley!

glad to hear that things are going well, June!

Is it too late to join? Been working 14 - 16 hour days and finally able to get on and check things out. I so want to join but don't know when it is due. Help.
Rumbols (aka Donna)

I'm not the hostess, but as far as I'm aware, the sign-ups closed on 29th September and all the names have been given out. This is a link to the sign-ups.

Got to talk DH into stopping by my favorite LQS yesterday while we were out looking at leaves in the mountains (Bless My Stitches in Murphy, NC) so picked up a couple things for my SS.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/attachm...d=496593&stc=1

Oooooo this looks like something I'd love! You must be my Santa. But I love that Christmas Stocking and and and.....

Me...ME....ME! Cute fabric!

Yummy! Virtual face and belly stuffing! The board seems awefully quiet compared to last year...where is everybody...HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Thanks, I figured I was too late. Have to wait until next year when I retire.
Rumbols (aka Donna)

It has been quiet and everyone has been so good. I think it is because Dreamer hasn't been starting any trouoble.

Also quiet a bit fewer sign ups this year. I am sure after all the packages are mailed it will get more as the packages will be talking to their recipients and driving them crazy.

Is that a mini charm pack? Must be for me, I am collecting those right now for a postage stamp quilt. My Pfaff had a nervous break down and is in the machine repair hospital. I am relearning my Bernina 1530 and remembering how much I love it.

lol I tried stalking mine but was no help....lol guess I will have to be creative....I buy what I would like so hopefully she will appreciate it...love all the handmade stuff posted....I `ll take one of each....he he he.....I got my sis to make something handmade for mine....anyways......how about going in the hole Judylee2 to take a break....since you `ve been so so kinda sorta almost good this year....lol congrats on your weight loss....believe me I know how hard it is.....

What is the deadline to send out our boxes? My handmade gift might not be ready if it's soon! But could always send that as an afterthought!

http://www.quiltingboard.com/member-...d-t253795.html
1. Mail deadline is November 14th. That is a HARD deadline. No mailing AFTER this time. Since you have almost 2 months, there should be NO excuse for mailing late, unless you are incapacitated or 6 feet under.

Donna, sorry you missed the sign-up. You can still visit with us, here in the Hole. :)

Just checking in .. finished another gift...tried the quilted box with french seams - it took a bit longer but i got the benefit of the 4 quilted triangles that were cut off - so was able to whip up a mug rug to go with it in a jiffy. Been stitching my little bum off - and cleaning a bit and laundry - while DH and DGD are off hunting. They should be home in about another hour. She got herself a nice buck and is very thrilled.
June...please take care and do what they say about resting !!!!
Hope everyone else is having a nice weekend.http://www.quiltingboard.com/attachm...d=496674&stc=1

Lovely! What a great job and re-purposing of the cut off corners. So nice!

Thanks Nessie, should have this gift done in lots of time

Oh Penni, those are so pretty. And very clever use of the leftover triangles! Just have to add that your quilting is very nice too; so precise. Something to aim for...

WHEW! I just got done with two days of posting:

The purple bag is definitely mine to help me with the limited about of purple and pink I own.

The sneak preview red white and blue would absolutely go with me house. So you can send it one.

I have the perfect place for the box and mug rug.

and last but not least . . . I wrap my gifts in fabric.

SS, I hope you like homemade scarfs. There's one in your box.

We are fine, lots of little branches blown around, but not near as bad as I feared or the weatherman threatened. If you google "Columbus Day Storm in Vancouver, WA" under images, you will understand why storms scare the willy-wonkies out of me! I was about four, and the storm blew our house off the foundation with us in it! Then, if you want more entertainment, Google "Tornado hits Vancouver, WA". My cousin and I were walking home from school, (which had closed due to the storm) though that storm! I was a nervous wreck the whole time I lived in "Tornado Alley" in Texas. I am a certified storm chicken!

I have bad news for my santee... I do not drive. DH has had oral surgery, can't drive on pain killers, (healing nicely, thank you) DD who is backup driver, chose this moment to catch the creeping crud, so is not driving right now. I have your package all done, ready to mail, and can't get it out to post office. Heh heh heh.....Nyah! Nyah! Nyah!:p

I was so excited about having everything ready and my husband took me to the post office all but one item fit in my mailing box, got home and realized I forgot to wrap everything. The gentleman standing in line watching couldn't believe I got all of it in the box. Sorry to my SS meant to wrap.

I think I finished shopping today for my SS giftee.....I think..........still have to wrap & stuff the box....May get it mailed this week....

My Secret Santee's box is almost complete but I'm not gonna tell y'all, when it gets mailed. That'll be between just Terri and me! :D :D :D

One clue - I haven't mailed it yet. . . or have I? :D :D :D

I'm going to wait til the very last minute to mail. Why? On accounta my SS lives so very close that it won't take long to get there! And that's all the hints I'm going to give.

Off to dinner now. Chicken Enchiladas cooking away in the oven......

madamekelly....that is just too too wicked of you !!!!!;)

Wow! I haven't posted, to busy reading all the posts. Everything that is homemade is really nice. Purple, pink and green are my colors. I do love Moda Kansas 5roubles and 1930s as well. I've got a few items, but need to step up the pace. Nov 14 is not that far away. The weather report says we may have snow on Halloween. It's time to hibernate.

Snow?? On Halloween!!?? I wish. It's going to be 92 here on Friday. Sniff.

It is official I am finished shopping for my Santee!

Now to wrap the goodies and get in the mail next weekend.

Goodies all bought, made and wrapped....Off tomorrow to get a box and get it in the mail. Can't help wondering if i need to make a doctor's appointment.....being done this early is so unlike me that i wonder if i'm coming down with something??? :p Hope she'll be pleased.http://www.quiltingboard.com/attachm...d=496720&stc=1

Whoa! All of those beautiful gifts, getting ready to be sent! This just may be the best year, ever! :thumbup: