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    Old 09-22-2024, 05:33 AM
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    Some wonderful ideas. Thanks for sharing.
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    Old 09-23-2024, 11:17 AM
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    Originally Posted by tropit
    I just got my connecting Threads mailer and I see that they have lots of interesting ideas for Christmas-Chanukah gifts. I particularly like their pattern for the 90-minute poncho pattern on pg 17. What are some of you making for gifts this year?
    That poncho is cute. I don't get CT's mailers anymore, but was able to find it online. But, what is "floofy"? Is it their brand of minky? I'm thinking maybe I could do it with a nice flannel, instead. And... it could maybe be modified for children's car seats. The no winter coat rule seems crazy here in the northeastern US.

    Not really planning to make any gifts this year, other than possibly a runner for a dear friend.

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    Old 11-25-2024, 05:32 PM
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    Originally Posted by Mkotch
    I'm making calendars with pictures of my quilts for each month this year. I did it about 10 years ago, and they were a hit. It's a good way for me to remember quilts I've made and given away, too. I will also use orphan blocks to make some hotpads for neighbors, perhaps with a loaf of bread to go along.

    How fun is that … do you print them yourself or send off for printing?”

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    Old 11-26-2024, 03:12 AM
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    Originally Posted by judy363905
    How fun is that … do you print them yourself or send off for printing?”

    Judy in Phx. AZ
    I use Shutterfly where I upload pictures and then create the calendar. Unfortunately, I have been too busy with other things so I think they will have to be New Years gifts!
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    Old 11-26-2024, 04:53 PM
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    Originally Posted by Mkotch
    I use Shutterfly where I upload pictures and then create the calendar. Unfortunately, I have been too busy with other things so I think they will have to be New Years gifts!


    That works … just fine…thanks for your reply..
    land Happy Thanksgiving

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    Old 11-27-2024, 06:16 AM
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    Thanks for the idea! I went to Shutterfly and started designing a quilt calendar! They are discounted to about $26 right now!
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    Old 11-27-2024, 06:37 AM
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    This is probably the first year in a long time I haven't had Christmas projects although I did just order some cute toweling fabric on Etsy to make kitchen towels.
    I've been knitting up a storm. Making scarves for my kids and to donate too. Ohio is getting cold. My middle son saw the one I was working on and loved it so I know which one he's getting.
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    Old 11-27-2024, 07:18 AM
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    I made one these for each member of my friend quilting group. There are six of us. Connecting Threads has a pattern that looks similar. I don't know if there is enough difference between the two to make a difference.
    Free pattern: https://shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.c...-pdf-download/

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    Old 11-27-2024, 07:22 AM
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    Have you seen this? Perfect for the bias binding for the oven mitt pattern: https://www.facebook.com/reel/893258185652558
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    Old 11-27-2024, 10:42 AM
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    Onebyone, thank you for that video on cutting bias strips an easier way!

    I have not been making Christmas presents this year. All purchases!! It's so freeing and there is no deadline to finish, as with handmade gifts. Everyone in the family has enough quilts. I may whip up some pajamas for the gks if I find I have time, but I've bought enough other gifts that it won't matter if I don't get to them.

    SusieQ, I would love to see the scarves you have been knitting! Please post a picture.
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