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10-21-2011, 04:51 AM
#2041
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Awesome package, Tussy girl.
Jan, great idea, my box is not clear but I know where it is, lol.
Grumpy Gina, I have done it both ways in the past. Depending on what I am making and how much time I have that week. Pin cushions, and what I can make is very basic, are handy to make and have. I sometimes make mini blocks and have those, then when I get my SP name, I pick one I think she may like and turn it into a pin cushion. I also use left overs from my project to make mug rugs, so they don't take that long to finish. I'd say just make what you feel like making, and surely you'll find a SP who will like what you made.
Jan, great idea, my box is not clear but I know where it is, lol.
Grumpy Gina, I have done it both ways in the past. Depending on what I am making and how much time I have that week. Pin cushions, and what I can make is very basic, are handy to make and have. I sometimes make mini blocks and have those, then when I get my SP name, I pick one I think she may like and turn it into a pin cushion. I also use left overs from my project to make mug rugs, so they don't take that long to finish. I'd say just make what you feel like making, and surely you'll find a SP who will like what you made.
10-21-2011, 04:58 AM
#2043
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Originally Posted by koko
Grumpy Gina - making some universal type mugrugs in advance might work - maybe something with hearts or seasonal? Who could resist something handmade?
10-21-2011, 05:06 AM
#2044
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Location: Long Island, NY
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I love them, too. While it's nice to try to send something that matches our SP's personal likes, I think it is fine to make something that is generic. Potholders, pincushions, mugrugs can all have simple themes. I picked up a bunch of felt yardage at Joann and with my embroidery machine I made a pile of pin cushions. I've also snagged a great deal on cotton t-shirts and have been making quilty designs on them, too. Wish I knew sizes of my pals, but I figure that even if you're a tiny girl (do we have any of those?) you can still wear a large or xtra large as a sleep shirt or quilting garment!
10-21-2011, 06:10 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Upstate New York
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Last month I was on a pincushion roll, thanks to patterns shared by Lori and Krystyna. I still make them and share them. Here is a little something I made from a peanut can to keep my gadgets organized. Or you can use them to store buttons, binding clips, safety pins and/or any little notions and they are stackable with the lids on. Nice thing about the cans is there are no sharp edges inside. You can fill them with anything, even CANDY!
Gadget Organizer from Peanut Can
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10-21-2011, 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Moedeenie
Last month I was on a pincushion roll, thanks to patterns shared by Lori and Krystyna. I still make them and share them. Here is a little something I made from a peanut can to keep my gadgets organized. Or you can use them to store buttons, binding clips, safety pins and/or any little notions and they are stackable with the lids on. Nice thing about the cans is there are no sharp edges inside. You can fill them with anything, even CANDY!
10-21-2011, 06:33 AM
#2049
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Location: Ohio
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gina, I agree with what has been said, while it is nice to have something specifically made to a particular like, it doesn't have to be. To me it is fun to get something that my sp likes too. Make something you like --in most cases it will probably appeal to your sp too. And if it isn't quite their cup of tea, be open to them regifting. It will eventually find the person that will love it. I have gotten things, fabric etc that I didn't have on my list but were wonderful to get. (no one should be graded on their package-I heard quilt police aren't suppose to be here)
Remember Surprises are wonderful-and might be even better than what one would thought of to list in the first place. I think the unexpected just adds to one's package.
Remember Surprises are wonderful-and might be even better than what one would thought of to list in the first place. I think the unexpected just adds to one's package.
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