Holidays R coming

[dramaw]

Has anyone started their Christmas stitching.....??? I am so far behind...I say every year I am going to start in January for the following Christmas,,,but I'm tell' ya...it never happens, life gets in the way, etc., I am working on a princess quilt for my GD,,,and have a block as to what to do for my GS's. Last year I made them all sock monkeys and pajamas out of the sock monkey fabric...They loved it...

I need some ideas for little boys...

Hugs
Dramaw

[StitchinGrandma]

OH you are too funny! I haven't done a thing to start for the holiday sewing. I am great at making lists of what I want to make but getting me OFF my computer is another challenge I need to overcome. :p Maybe I need to join another group on the 'net for message boards anonymous or something. HA Oh wait. That won't help me get off the computer will it? hehe

[Jami Johnson]

OH you are too funny! I haven't done a thing to start for the holiday sewing. I am great at making lists of what I want to make but getting me OFF my computer is another challenge I need to overcome. :p Maybe I need to join another group on the 'net for message boards anonymous or something. HA Oh wait. That won't help me get off the computer will it? hehe

I was laughing all the way through your post, Vicki. I'm sure many of us can relate to your mb anonymous. I also wanted to say how darling the baby in your picture is...what a cutie.

In regards to ideas for boy's gifts...what age are you searching for, dramaw?

[sewamy]

I started my Christmas sewing, but I didn't start in time to finish them all. I too need to just start in Jan for the next year. Where has the time gone?

[StitchinGrandma]

I was laughing all the way through your post, Vicki. I'm sure many of us can relate to your mb anonymous. I also wanted to say how darling the baby in your picture is...what a cutie.


:D Thank you. That's my new grandaughter that was born the end of August. It's my first grandchild. I'm in heaven.

[debi@thebeach]

Probably nothing new to ya'll veterans, but as a newbie, I am embroidering Soft Plush Throws for Christmas. These are great for adults and kids too! I usually embroider the name with a design above or below that matches that person's personality. Everyone loves them as they are so soft. I buy these at Ollie's for $7.99. I've seen the same brands, etc. in other stores starting at $20. They come in many colors. I have two sons that are usually too cool for anything. They are getting black ones with their names in old english and something piratey on them. We will see how they go over. These boys are the true test. :D
Debi
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[StitchinGrandma]

Probably nothing new to ya'll veterans, but as a newbie, I am embroidering Soft Plush Throws for Christmas. These are great for adults and kids too! I usually embroider the name with a design above or below that matches that person's personality. Everyone loves them as they are so soft. I buy these at Ollie's for $7.99. I've seen the same brands, etc. in other stores starting at $20. They come in many colors. I have two sons that are usually too cool for anything. They are getting black ones with their names in old english and something piratey on them. We will see how they go over. These boys are the true test. :D
Debi
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Those sound like they'll be totally cute.

[sewamy]

I have never heard of Ollie's. I looked it up and we have one in town. I'll need to check it out.

[dramaw]

My GS's are 17yrs, 3 yrs and 2yrs...I have made them so many quilts,,,cute quilts i might add...I just finished the 3yr old a quilt with a cowboy theme...He loves it...

Someone asked if I was afraid my GC were going to get cold??? since I had made so many quilts for them...

I have some razorback fabric so thought pj's for the 17yr old...he would love that...just can't think of anything for the 2 little ones...

Dramaw

[sewamy]

My GS's are 17yrs, 3 yrs and 2yrs...I have made them so many quilts,,,cute quilts i might add...I just finished the 3yr old a quilt with a cowboy theme...He loves it...

Someone asked if I was afraid my GC were going to get cold??? since I had made so many quilts for them...

I have some razorback fabric so thought pj's for the 17yr old...he would love that...just can't think of anything for the 2 little ones...

Dramaw


Dramaw, I would love to see pic of your quilts. Can you post them? And you gave my a great idea for the little guys in the family. PJ's. Thank you. You rock.

Amy

[deesmom]

My GS's are 17yrs, 3 yrs and 2yrs...I have made them so many quilts,,,cute quilts i might add...I just finished the 3yr old a quilt with a cowboy theme...He loves it...

Someone asked if I was afraid my GC were going to get cold??? since I had made so many quilts for them...

I have some razorback fabric so thought pj's for the 17yr old...he would love that...just can't think of anything for the 2 little ones...

Dramaw


Personally, I dont think there is such a thing as too many quilts when they are made with love. My children have so many that my mom has made for them. We all treasure them!!

[crumbear]

Ohhhh I've sure started my To-Do List, but I haven't gotten off my duff to actually make anything on that list come to fruition. I do this every year...make this big list of things I'm going to make for gifts, then realize I have SO much time (!) to get it done, so I put it off. Then December 21 rolls around and I realize I seem to be missing a few things off the list. Like, ALL of it.

Then I go buy books and wrap them. :D


No seriously, I don't wait that long. I usually start busting my hump around now-ish. I can't handle the stress of 'down to the wire'. :rolleyes:

Jen

[deesmom]

Ohhhh I've sure started my To-Do List, but I haven't gotten off my duff to actually make anything on that list come to fruition. I do this every year...make this big list of things I'm going to make for gifts, then realize I have SO much time (!) to get it done, so I put it off. Then December 21 rolls around and I realize I seem to be missing a few things off the list. Like, ALL of it.

Then I go buy books and wrap them. :D


No seriously, I don't wait that long. I usually start busting my hump around now-ish. I can't handle the stress of 'down to the wire'. :rolleyes:

Jen

I do the same thing.

[ajsmom]

I have started my Christmas stitching, but who knows if I will ever get finished... I have tons left to do, and this little baby boy that I am carrying was supposed to be coming on Jan. 1, but the Dr. is now saying that Thanksgiving is probably when it is going to happen... His exact words were "you seem to cook them at a higher temperature, so your babies get done a little faster than most." So....... if he shows up at Thanksgiving, I may not ever get finished this year.

Good luck to all who are working on things for Christmas!!!

LS

[SewFanatic]

Good luck to you and the Thanksgiving baby! That is funny about cooking them at a higher temp!

[StitchinGrandma]

Ohhhh I've sure started my To-Do List, but I haven't gotten off my duff to actually make anything on that list come to fruition. I do this every year...make this big list of things I'm going to make for gifts, then realize I have SO much time (!) to get it done, so I put it off. Then December 21 rolls around and I realize I seem to be missing a few things off the list. Like, ALL of it.

Then I go buy books and wrap them. :D


No seriously, I don't wait that long. I usually start busting my hump around now-ish. I can't handle the stress of 'down to the wire'. :rolleyes:

Jen

HA! You just explained ME! ROFLMAO! I've been jotting things down as I save designs and/or projects all year and then making notes next to them who they would be good for. I finally called it quits about Dec 17th last year when we had a guest from out of state come to stay a few days with us. I still have two major projects that were supposed to be gifts last year that I MUST get done.

My biggest problem now is that my MIL had a mastectomy this year after finding out she had a very rapid growing growth. In just a few weeks it grew from nothing to the size of an egg when it was removed. Chemo made all her hair fall out after the very first time and I STILL haven't made her any chemo hats or dew rags to wear. I'm bad and it makes me mad. I have had some health problems myself but I'm still angry at myself for not working on them and now we're headed there in three weeks and I have to take a bunch with me for her. I have one cut out. UGH

[deesmom]

I have started my Christmas stitching, but who knows if I will ever get finished... I have tons left to do, and this little baby boy that I am carrying was supposed to be coming on Jan. 1, but the Dr. is now saying that Thanksgiving is probably when it is going to happen... His exact words were "you seem to cook them at a higher temperature, so your babies get done a little faster than most." So....... if he shows up at Thanksgiving, I may not ever get finished this year.

Good luck to all who are working on things for Christmas!!!

LS

Good luck with the Thanksgiving baby. My last was suppose to be a Halloween baby, but he had other plans and showed up earlier. Holiday babies are such fun, but it does make for a stressful season when you have to mix in bday parties in all the Holiday stuff. I have 2 birthday parties to get through for my kiddos in the next week and a half.

[ajsmom]

Thanks guys! I will absolutely let you know when he decides to arrive! The way I feel right now, tonight would not be soon enough for me, but I want him to be perfectly cooked when he arrives, soooo I will wait.

LS

[StitchinGrandma]

A friend of mine has a grandchild due Dec 20th but at her last appt the doctor told her she'll be lucky to see Thanksgiving. Do you have the same doctor? :p Good luck. Hey, it's one way of getting out of cooking on Thanksgiving. LOL

[ajsmom]

That is funny that you would say that... my hubby and I were seriously planning on hosting Thanksgiving this year and inviting both sides of the family. We even told everyone at Christmas last year that we were going to... well, NOT! My house is a mess, my projects are piling up, I feel like an elephant and if I have a new baby in the house, I just could not handle all the relatives. So we had to let everyone know we had rethought our idea since last year.

FYI - we wanted to have another baby, but were very surprised when we got pregnant the 1st time at bat!

LS

[StitchinGrandma]

That is funny that you would say that... my hubby and I were seriously planning on hosting Thanksgiving this year and inviting both sides of the family. We even told everyone at Christmas last year that we were going to... well, NOT! My house is a mess, my projects are piling up, I feel like an elephant and if I have a new baby in the house, I just could not handle all the relatives. So we had to let everyone know we had rethought our idea since last year.

FYI - we wanted to have another baby, but were very surprised when we got pregnant the 1st time at bat!

LS
Yep, not smart for you to be hosting this year. LOL

I guess your hubby needs to go to baseball training camp. He's got a wicked swing evidentially. HA! ROFLMAO!

[SewFanatic]

LOL...good one Vic! :D

[rubiesnana]

I have so much sewing to do ,im doing nightgowns for my granddaughter.
Pam

[ajsmom]

"I guess your hubby needs to go to baseball training camp. He's got a wicked swing evidentially. HA! ROFLMAO"


I read this to my hubby and he liked that.

LS

[ajsmom]

Ok, someone has to tell me how you get the words from someone else's post to show up on yours. Does that make sense?

I tried it on that last one and it did not work correctly.

LS

[StitchinGrandma]

Ok, someone has to tell me how you get the words from someone else's post to show up on yours. Does that make sense?

I tried it on that last one and it did not work correctly.

LS
When you are viewing the different posts look in the lower right corner.... see that button "quote"? Click that and it will open new window to post and you'll see the wording from the post that you clicked on. You will see [] <-- brackets like that and inside will be quote= and the name of the person you are quoting along with thier post. At the end of their original post you'll then see the brackets again [] and inside /quote which means "end quote" when it's inside those brackets. Scroll down to the below that and you can answer their post.

Make sense?

The button next to the quote is very cool too. (it has a quote and a plus sign on it) That button is called "Multi-quote" It allows you to quote many posts at the same time. Clicking that button in each post you want to quote will turn that button orange in color and answer and then the very bottom left side button "post reply" will open a new window with all those you clicked on so you can answer each one. Just be sure to post after the /quote of each post or you will type inside their original posts.

[ajsmom]

Thank you! I just tried it and it works!!!! There are so many cool things about this forum that I will be learning forever.


Thanks again,
LS

[StitchinGrandma]

Viki you are so helpfull. to everyone, you will be a great asset here for sure.
You're welcome. :D

Thank you! I just tried it and it works!!!! There are so many cool things about this forum that I will be learning forever.


Thanks again,
LS
YAY! It's all pretty easy once you get the hang of it. You're doing great.

[marilynd]

I hate to start too early- by the time Decmeber rolls around the people we do for have changed their minds on what they want.

[debi@thebeach]

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][COLOR="SeaGreen"]I purchased the nicest Super Soft Plush Throws from Ollie's for $7.99. They are atleast $20.00 at other stores. They come in lots of colors. I embroiderer the names and a design. Everyone loves them!
Debi
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[dramaw]

Dear Dramaw
I love quilting too. Why not make one for the Boys too. In a current monthly quilting magazine they had a lot of great ideas with some big panel fabrics, quick work and how much fun.
Make a fun sleeping bag for sleepovers !

just a tease to get you thinking !

B Joy

Oh, I have made so many quilts for the boys,,,they do love them...I am making one right now for my GD in the Tinkerbell theme...

Dramaw

[dramaw]

OH you are too funny! I haven't done a thing to start for the holiday sewing. I am great at making lists of what I want to make but getting me OFF my computer is another challenge I need to overcome. :p Maybe I need to join another group on the 'net for message boards anonymous or something. HA Oh wait. That won't help me get off the computer will it? hehe


that's eggs-actly my problem,,,too much time on the computer,,seeing what everyone else is making to get new ideas...then not enought time to make them...

Dramaw

[dramaw]

I started my Christmas sewing, but I didn't start in time to finish them all. I too need to just start in Jan for the next year. Where has the time gone?



That's what I have been saying for 5 years...I will start in January for next Christmas...then life gets in the way, or someone needs this or that and suddenly I wake up and the year is gone...LOL

Dramaw

[dramaw]

Dramaw, I would love to see pic of your quilts. Can you post them? And you gave my a great idea for the little guys in the family. PJ's. Thank you. You rock.

Amy

I don't know how to post pictures on the forum...when I learn I would love to share photos...I made a sock monkey quilt for my 2 yr old GS,,,and I used the sock monkey train cars to spell out his name...

Dramaw

[dramaw]

I have so much sewing to do ,im doing nightgowns for my granddaughter.
Pam

I picked up some fabric at Hancock's to make PJ's and a gown for my GD...Have I got it done yet...no....will I get it done in time for Christmas,,,don't think so...


But when I got the fabric it was on sale, it's a soft knit type fabric....i was so upset when I got to the register it was much less than I expected...It bothers be about Hancock's that you can't always tell what the price of the fabric is..

Dramaw

[dramaw]

I hate to start too early- by the time Decmeber rolls around the people we do for have changed their minds on what they want.

My kids when younger, they got so upset with me because I never gave them what they wanted for Christmas...I gave them what I wanted to have...Every year they made a list for Santa and they had everything in the world listed on there, so it was very difficult for me to find something not on the list...LOL

But I thought gifts were suppose to be a surprise,,,not something you asked for...I have learned,,,now they tell me and I go get it...I wonder why they don't get it for themselves,,,there is no surprise.


Dramaw

[Sew So Happy]

As I am sitting here on the computer, I am looking at my pile of Christmas work to do and it doesn't get any smaller! I have been trying to complete an order and then do one off my gift list. It is slow going...

[dramaw]

As I am sitting here on the computer, I am looking at my pile of Christmas work to do and it doesn't get any smaller! I have been trying to complete an order and then do one off my gift list. It is slow going...


You name says "recovering embroidery addict",,,is this addiction something that one can recover from? I don't see anyway to do that...nor my addiction for fabric and scissors....LOL

[Jami Johnson]

You name says "recovering embroidery addict",,,is this addiction something that one can recover from? I don't see anyway to do that...nor my addiction for fabric and scissors....LOL

Actually no, you won't be able to recover from your embroidery addiction... This support group is for people trying to recover, who will ultimately fail in the end. :) :rolleyes:

[peachy3]

I have started mine, but still have a lot to go! Then there are always those friends or family members who want me to add a name to something for them, and I always forget something and have to rush to get it done too.

P3

[Crafty Connie]

I enjoyed reading this tread. It's sure nice to know that I'm not the only one that's way behind on Christmas sewing projects! This is truely a support forum! I get support in every way I need it. What I really need is someone to do my house work so I have time sew! With 8 in the family, time to sew doesn't come often enough!

[StitchinGrandma]

HA! I STILL haven't started BUT I did find my cutting table today. It had been buried again when the closet was emptied to allow hubby to build my shelving from top to bottom. NOW maybe I can get something started. Is it bad that I still have things that were supposed to be gifts last year that never got finished? http://terpstra.us/images/vickiljt/Gifs/Attitudes/iminn.gif http://terpstra.us/images/vickiljt/Gifs/Attitudes/hide.gif

[Sew 'N Sane]

I can't start on my Christmas gifts until after I finish a couple of customer projects. I really should be making a duvet cover right now instead of chatting, but this is so much more enjoyable. :p

I do need to get started soon though. I'm hosting a German girl for the school year and I need to get a package of things done to send to her parents for Christmas. I plan on sending them a whole bunch of Texas items so that when Theresa goes home, she'll see the things and remember us. :)

Hopefully I'll be able to get started by the end of this week.

:santaclaus:

[idesign]

Vicki, I went digging for a piece of fabric I was sure I had, never found it, but found the fabric and ribbon I bought last year to make some Christmas things--LOL! It was like getting something for free, but I still have to sew and embroider to make them into anything usable. I just started a gift for my sister who lives out of town, so need to get her done first. I need to get off the computer!

Carol

[StitchinGrandma]

Vicki, I went digging for a piece of fabric I was sure I had, never found it, but found the fabric and ribbon I bought last year to make some Christmas things--LOL! It was like getting something for free, but I still have to sew and embroider to make them into anything usable. I just started a gift for my sister who lives out of town, so need to get her done first. I need to get off the computer!

Carol

Isn't it fun to find things like that? My room is very organized so unless I put it into my scrap bin I have I most likely won't lose stuff like that hopefully. We've remodelled my entire room this year though so I'm still trying to get stuff back to where it all belongs. Until then, yea, I might find things I hadn't thought I had. :D

[JenZ]

My problem is that just when I think I have everything almost caught up I think of just a "few more" cute things I could make. Then I run out and get the supplies for it all and that means more projects and project stuff laying around. At this rate I will never be done. I may have to pull a few sewing all nighters.

[huffjoann]

everytime I work on my list I swear I think of 2 more things to add, ugh,, next year I am starting in March! I am more of a seasonal sewer,, like to do it when it is cooler so the months of May - Sept are out for me, LOL

[nutmeg495]

Hoo eee my sewing room is such a mess it makes it hard to sew - I just need a week ( or to move! ) to get it cleaned up. That's my dream - a clean, neat, organized room!

[StitchinGrandma]

Hoo eee my sewing room is such a mess it makes it hard to sew - I just need a week ( or to move! ) to get it cleaned up. That's my dream - a clean, neat, organized room!

Sometimes you just gotta do it. Look at the amount of time you spend searching for things each time you want to sew for a week. Then add up that time. You'd be surprised how much time that actually is when you could probably use the amount of time searching from three days and just get it all cleaned up. Then when you want to sew you can and don't get disappointed when you have to search for stuff. :D

[Deedles]

I finished all the necessaries. Now I'll add to them if I have the chance.

[StitchinGrandma]

to funny,,, bejoy keeps telling me to get on my computor and get posting. i'v got to fight with the kids to.. who gets the comp.
We have no kids in the house any longer but, when they were here we solved that problem real quickly. My husband built all four kids their own computers. :D And then we loaded spy software on them all so we could log onto them and keep an eye on what they were doing.