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Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 16, 2009
06:52 AM Post #7174747
| Well, here it is, mid October, and as much as I don't want to think about it, it will soon be the Holiday Season.
I feel I've made some great friends here in this forum over the past 18 months. Although I'd love to send each and everyone of you a great holiday gift, there is neither time nor $$$$$.
So, I was thinking we might do a "Secret Santa" swap. Similar to the tote bag swap. Put a limit on the $$$$ amount and stipulate that it MUST be hand/homemade.
If anyone is interested, please post here. Or if anyone has another idea of something to "swap"... I'm open to suggestion.
Rules... you think we need some rules?????
How about we start off with, each participant provides:
1) your favorite colors
2) colors/theme that would match your family/living room
3) colors/theme that would match your kitchen
4) something you "collect" (fabric is a known)
4) something you might need/like to have
And then if the item is purchased a piece of fabric needs to accompany it.
And no one is expected to spend a lot of $$$$. This is one of those "it's the thought that counts" swaps.
The deadline for mailing would be "so it would get to you buddy before/during the holidays".
So I'll be taking names thru next Friday - 23 Oct (the anniversary of my joining the Army). Sat AM I'll do the mapping, and get your Buddy info out to you next Sat.
I'll update the 1st post with all the names of who is participating. And I'll move the rules up there also.
If you are not a Dave's Member, please send me your mailing address.
Ready, Set, Go...
The participants:
1) Qwilter
2) Abbisgranma
3) Quilter5bdsr
4) Helenethequeen
5) Babeegirl
6) Taters55
7) Cheriffic
8) BarefootT
9) Kizmo
10) Catbird423
11) ladydragon5
12) heavenscape
13) syrumani
14) bettypauze
15) jumper2
16) mittsy
17) lillyfan
18) lillypad
19) Canadastrid
20) siliolegma
Had to number - I was running out of fingers & toes for counting.
This message was edited Oct 23, 2009 6:18 AM
This message was edited Oct 23, 2009 4:26 PM |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
October 16, 2009
08:26 AM Post #7174889
| I like the concept Qwilter. I also think, since we are all either sewing or quilting, that maybe a tool or something of that nature might be a gift as well. We have come to know each other and I think that might be an option too. What do you think? |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
October 16, 2009
08:31 AM Post #7174900
| I love that idea also and I think Barb's suggestion is a good one. I very much would like to join this one--maybe gift could be anything relating to sewing/quilting. Some neat things available that I think we/others would enjoy. ie: note cards, tools, fabric pieces. Would wrapping our "little" gift in a nice cut of fabric be considered as well as homemade? I don't mean to confuse things so will go with what is decided. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
October 16, 2009
08:32 AM Post #7174904
| I like your wrapping thought Maid M!!!!! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
October 16, 2009
08:34 AM Post #7174907
| Thanks, could give it a little more incentive in case some don't think they have the time to make something right now. Just a suggestion. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 16, 2009
08:59 AM Post #7174988
| I was also thinking that as long as "fabric" was included, the gift itself could be purchased. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
October 16, 2009
09:18 AM Post #7175058
| LOL do you think we have been in so many swaps together that we are starting to think alike on some things.
Boy, did we have some rough weather last night. Everyone and everything is okay but it was scary from about 3 until 5. Non stop thunder and lightening like you see with toronados but no warnings so I guess it was just one severe storm line passing through. |
helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL
(Zone 9b)
October 16, 2009
09:29 AM Post #7175101
| I am on with this as well - qho is in charge? Guidelines? we good to go helene |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
October 16, 2009
09:33 AM Post #7175120
| Qwilter - your idea so I guess it's your decision as to ground rules. I'd surely be in...
Sorry you had such bad weather Maid M. A nor'easter passed just south of me yesterday. No I didn't get any of that snow. We are supposed to have some weather event today but so far nothing.. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 16, 2009
10:07 AM Post #7175230
| Barb - I'll send some of this cold rain up to you and I bet it will be snow by then. A high of 43 today. Feels like 16 Dec not 16 Oct. I am NOT ready for this.
This time of year, the basement (w/out the heat on) is warmer than upstairs. So I''ll be warm sewing.
Rules... you think we need some rules?????
How about we start off with, each participant provides:
1) your favorite colors
2) colors/theme that would match your family/living room
3) colors/theme that would match your kitchen
4) something you "collect" (fabric is a known)
4) something you might need/like to have
And then if the item is purchased a piece of fabric needs to accompany it.
And no one is expected to spend a lot of $$$$. This is one of those "it's the thought that counts" swaps.
The deadline for mailing would be "so it would get to you buddy before/during the holidays".
So I'll be taking names thru next Friday - 23 Oct (the anniversary of my joining the Army). Sat AM I'll do the mapping, and get your Buddy info out to you next Sat.
I'll update the 1st post with all the names of who is participating. And I'll move the rules up there also.
If you are not a Dave's Member, please send me your mailing address.
Ready, Set, Go...
|
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
October 16, 2009
10:11 AM Post #7175248
| Sounds good t one so definitely put my name down. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
October 16, 2009
10:34 AM Post #7175318
| Barb - Quilter5bdsr -
1) Green
2) Burgundy & beige
3) Blue & beige
4) Thimbles
5) New seam ripper!!!!
I'm IN----------!! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
October 16, 2009
10:46 AM Post #7175344
| Marion Abbisgranma, Maid M
1. blue-(towards Williamsburg blue range--grayish)
2. blue and purple
3.. blue and whatever
4 Thimbles, ladybugs
5. seam ripper, needles, quilting pins, just about anything--not really particular as long as it pertains to quilting/sewing
I am perfectly happy to be totally surprised and who gets my name do the chosing--doesn't matter if they use the above or not.
Me too!!
This message was edited Oct 16, 2009 10:47 AM |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
October 16, 2009
10:55 AM Post #7175378
| I'll join! |
helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL
(Zone 9b)
October 16, 2009
01:53 PM Post #7176022
| I'd like to join;
1. pink
2. blue sky
3..pink/white
4 not sure - LOL scissor fobs
5. seam ripper, just about anything--not really particular as long as it pertains to quilting/sewing
I am perfectly happy to be totally surprised and who gets my name do the chosing--doesn't matter if they use the above or not.
|
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 16, 2009
02:40 PM Post #7176182
| Add my name please. This sounds like fun!
not fussy about colors, but I like purples, pinks...
angels, especially if they have blue in them somewhere.
maybe a new pincushin, thimble...
This message was edited Oct 17, 2009 9:47 AM |
cheriffic
(Cheryl) Wilmington, MA
October 16, 2009
04:52 PM Post #7176646
| I want in too
1. Blues and Purples
2. Blue and White Bed Room
3. Birds (parrotts/roosters) on fabric, cups, cards, etc...
4. Same as others mentioned can never have enough seam rippers needles etc.
I love surprises too anything heart felt is good with me.
Cher |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
October 16, 2009
05:03 PM Post #7176694
| I guess I hadn't really thought of a wish list. I've started collecting red/white fabrics for a 2 color quilt. I think I prefer surprises:) |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 16, 2009
07:56 PM Post #7177260
| well of course I got to get in on this one !!
thunder / barefootT
1. red, white, and blue
2. Native American / any colors
3.black , white, and red / coca cola
4.Angels / little angel dolls, little angels out of wood, tree topper angels...etc..and boxes, little "gift" boxes, decorative..good for quilt block pieces of assorted sizes
5. can never have enough hand quilting threads, any colors ...small pads little sticky notes. (for marking rows on quilts), and cute little boxes to store the cut up scraps in.
This message was edited Oct 22, 2009 8:20 PM |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH
(Zone 6a)
October 17, 2009
12:57 AM Post #7178476
| ok, I'm in:
1 Fav colors: jewel tones - dk reds, greens, blues, purples, and paisleys
2 LR colors - dk green, tan, brown
3 Kitchen colors - dk red, sand, dk green
4 vintage patterns (embroidery, quilt), bears, anything Victorian or Old World
5 Wish list - surprises are best! anything that has to do with sewing/quilting
A gift from the heart of the giver is always the best, regardless of where it comes from! I love old vintage mags, patterns, even copies of patterns from the giver's collections would be cool! I'm cheap AND easy!!!!! LOL |
Catbird423
Edgewater, MD
(Zone 7b)
October 17, 2009
08:41 AM Post #7178809
| I want in too!
#1-Fav colors-greens, blues, nature type colors
#2- living room-earthy browns
#3-kitchen-yellow (maybe a bit of red)
#4-collect-cat fabrics, teabag holders, teapots
#5-6 inch square ruler |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
October 17, 2009
09:13 AM Post #7178884
| ROFLOL Kathy--I wouldn't dare touch that!!!! |
llilyfan
South Central, IA
(Zone 5a)
October 17, 2009
09:37 AM Post #7178951
| Sounds super fun, let me think about this a day or so. |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 17, 2009
09:57 AM Post #7179001
| Jean, where's your list? we want to know what you like... |
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
October 17, 2009
10:01 AM Post #7179011
| Sounds like fun. I'll have to think of ideas, get back to you later. |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH
(Zone 6a)
October 17, 2009
08:58 PM Post #7180777
| LOL Marion! |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
October 18, 2009
11:39 AM Post #7182301
| You've don it again Jean. Great idea and I am so "IN" this one. I , too, would love to give each of you a gift for all the wonerful help, support and friendship you have given me this year, but this will do snce money is always tight for all of us (to increase our stasses of course).
1. You all know I never met a color I didn't like but I love modern, geometric or watercolor fabric.
2. Burgundy, gold, forest green
3. White with black chef theme
4. While it is dragons I collect, right now I can't pass a black/white combination fabric without buying.
5. Any sewing tools or helpers. You've all opened my eyes to things like a 1/4" ruler that make sewing more fun. More of that would be great. |
heavenscape
JayeVille, NC
(Zone 7a)
October 19, 2009
02:04 PM Post #7186687
| So, Jean, the gift could be a purchased one too, just have a piece of fabric added to it?
This seems doable for me, as I'll be tied up with sewing Christmas gifts for the church sisters, friends and sistahs..
1) your favorite colors: All that's robust, vibrant, jewel and earth tones. but no pinks.
2) colors/theme that would match your family/living room: Burgundy
3) colors/theme that would match your kitchen: Forest green and yellow.
4) something you "collect" (fabric is a known): Asian art, garden gnomes, frogs and lizards.
4) something you might need/like to have: Anything pertaining to sewing, quilting.. e.g. home decor patterns.
Edited to be more specific.
This message was edited Oct 22, 2009 2:12 PM |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
October 19, 2009
02:51 PM Post #7186869
| Now do we get one swap partner OR are we sending something to each of the participants...probably in the above data but lordy, no sleep last night and decided to jump right in..
I LOVE anything country, any color, any design...collect ??? omg can't even answer that one today...
Please add me in... |
Syrumani
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 19, 2009
03:33 PM Post #7187014
| Can I join in too? I'm fairly new to sewing (it takes me what seems like hours to cut a pattern, but I get there in the end!).
1) your favorite colors - green
2) colors/theme that would match your family/living room - french type theme w/tans & browns
3) colors/theme that would match your kitchen - red, white, black - no set theme
4) something you "collect" (fabric is a known) - I collect seeds and african violets . . . started in on collecting patterns, but haven't started collecting fabric yet
4) something you might need/like to have - anything a sewing person would need - aside from the sewing machine (which I got at Walmart) |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 19, 2009
04:52 PM Post #7187354
| Betty - you will be "assigned" 1 Buddy to get a gift to. |
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
October 19, 2009
09:33 PM Post #7188456
| Ok, I've done my thinking.
1 greens, blues, greys
2. green, blue, burgandy and tan--horse and hunting theme
3. blues and greens
4. fox and horse statues and pics.
5. nippers for by the machine, square ruler of any kind. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 21, 2009
05:35 AM Post #7192668
| bump...
just a couple days left...
pass the word around in some of the threads I don't visit... |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
October 21, 2009
05:45 AM Post #7192676
| Just found this thread, please count me in. This sounds like fun.
I'd love new small scissors, curved points would be a bonus to trim cut away stabilizer from towel embroideries. Love all fabric, especially anything for children or babies. Still sewing for the neo natal unit of our local hospital.
Mittsy |
llilyfan
South Central, IA
(Zone 5a)
October 21, 2009
10:22 AM Post #7193275
| Ok, I am in! Of course we all knew that when I expressed an interest LOL
1) your favorite colors --- blue (soft denim or similar color); then we have trouble . . . if it is to wear - any color but yellow . . . if it is to 'express myself' - cream and red (I'm patriotic) . . . I'm still learning who am am in a quilting sense and am still trying different combos. Would have to say that I am a more neutral person than a bright person though.
2) colors/theme that would match your family/living room --- blue, burgundy, black, or grays; horse/western
3) colors/theme that would match your kitchen --- very soft peach or orange, rust, slate blue; no theme
4) something you "collect" (fabric is a known) --- really don't collect much, maybe really old glass bottles and a very long to do list!
5) something you might need/like to have --- sewing/quilting items, have nippers but can always use needles, markers, quilters triangle,1/4 inch ruler, I'm sure there is a ton of stuff out there that I don't even know I need yet!
I'm a pretty down to earth country woman who isn't into lace and frills, although, I do love diamonds and pearls with my blue jeans and boots. LOL
|
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 21, 2009
08:43 PM Post #7195361
| Think we have 15 thus far... |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
October 22, 2009
07:12 AM Post #7196406
| Qwilter - why isn't your name up the top????? |
helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL
(Zone 9b)
October 22, 2009
09:56 AM Post #7196787
| 16 with qwilter, yes? |
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
October 22, 2009
01:20 PM Post #7197316
| I don't see mine? |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 22, 2009
06:27 PM Post #7198189
| jumper2 - are you sure you don't see your name above?!?!?!?!!?!?
Aren't computer edits great!!!!! |
lilypad22
near Atlanta, GA
(Zone 7b)
October 22, 2009
06:58 PM Post #7198291
| Oh, me, me! Secret Santa stuff is FUN...
1 - fav color is soft buttery yellow
2 - room theme is gardening/flowers
3 - kitchen is anything vintage (mostly red & white or soft yellow)
4 - interests are vintage stuff and growing african violets
5 - sewing stuff ...surprise me
tish |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 22, 2009
09:16 PM Post #7198858
| Welcome lilypad. |
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
October 22, 2009
09:32 PM Post #7198926
| I see it now! Thanks, I didn't want to be missed. |
Canadastrid
Saskatoon
Canada
October 22, 2009
10:59 PM Post #7199265
| Can I still join?
My kitchen is red,black and stainless steel..(not modern although you would think that looking at the colors ;-) )
Love chickens, cats and goats.
favorite colors, darker primitive country colors.
I don't have a theme in my house...unless you call unorganized and messy a theme?? hahaha
I like surprises |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 23, 2009
06:18 AM Post #7199699
| Yes - we are still accepting applicants!!!!
All - remember if you aren't a Dave's member, I need you to dmail me your mailing address!!!!! |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
October 23, 2009
11:27 AM Post #7200364
| Can't wait to get my name! I have PLANS and need to know for whom the bell tolls so I can put those plans into effect. So much to do so little time before Christmas! |
siliolegma
Rochester, MI
October 23, 2009
12:37 PM Post #7200550
| Oh Boy!! Here we go again.
1. Blue
2. Neutral ( off white, beige, brown )
3. Blue-Brown
4. Frogs (mostly outside), Ladybugs (bathroom)
5. I love sewing notions of all kinds.
Oh, just thought of what I'm going to send...one of my favorite handy dandies. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 23, 2009
04:27 PM Post #7201141
| midnite tonite is the deadline to join... |
helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL
(Zone 9b)
October 23, 2009
05:24 PM Post #7201286
| WOW Santa's head is spinning - he sees himself 20 times...HD 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
lilypad22
near Atlanta, GA
(Zone 7b)
October 23, 2009
06:38 PM Post #7201515
| That quilt is so very cute! Love the use of the panels and colors! The checkered border part, is that print or patchwork and if its patchwork, what did you use between the blocks?..looks like a zig zag.
I'm not new here, I just don't post that often, I mostly read to learn about quilting, ha. I grew up in Odenton, Md.
tish |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 23, 2009
06:54 PM Post #7201575
| i would guess it is printed...love the trees on the dark background |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH
(Zone 6a)
October 23, 2009
07:32 PM Post #7201698
| nice quilt, Helene... is that a wall hanging or a lap quilt? |
helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL
(Zone 9b)
October 23, 2009
09:44 PM Post #7202189
| Not my quilt. I do blocks of 2 colors 3". thats me
this I want to say was in better homes and gardens?
I just wanted to point out 20 Santa Faces. We are now 20 people doing secret santas.
Who is mine ???? |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 23, 2009
09:57 PM Post #7202245
| Odenton... we were neighbors!!!! |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH
(Zone 6a)
October 24, 2009
01:28 AM Post #7202763
| Jean will be Dmailing the names this weekend (?) or whenever she gets everyone that's interested signed up.. right, Jean? |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 24, 2009
06:36 AM Post #7202899
| Yep, I will...
So, you can all anxiously await a d-mail...
Should be out later this afternoon...
The matching has been done...
Now the suspense of waiting for my dmail...
This message was edited Oct 24, 2009 6:52 AM |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 24, 2009
07:02 AM Post #7202933
| Guess I should add my info...
1) favorite colors - the BRIGHT ones
2) colors/theme that would match your family/living room - "beachy"
3) colors/theme that would match your kitchen - I have a watermellon & lemon theme going on
4) something you "collect" (fabric is a known) - frogs!!!!!! (you expected cats didn't you???)
4) something you might need/like to have - flavored tea
|
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 24, 2009
08:38 AM Post #7203025
| OK - my secret sender did the sending. All I have is a list of numbers...
I've been told all have been sent.
Let the fun begin... |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 24, 2009
08:43 AM Post #7203037
| Everyone has posted their info above so plse check what is posted.
If you have any other questions to ask, plse let me know and I'll get you the info. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 24, 2009
04:50 PM Post #7204271
| OK, Now i am confused? Do we send these pressies to the person we got info in the dmail?
Numbers? |
lilypad22
near Atlanta, GA
(Zone 7b)
October 24, 2009
05:25 PM Post #7204382
| Question...is there a mailing date? or Deadline or something?
tish |
Syrumani
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 24, 2009
05:36 PM Post #7204395
| Here is what it says in the first post:
| Quoted: | | The deadline for mailing would be "so it would get to you buddy before/during the holidays". |
So, I'd say anytime from mid-November to mid-December? |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 24, 2009
05:56 PM Post #7204454
| Yes - you send the "what-ever" to the name you were given so that they will get it during the holidays. |
helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL
(Zone 9b)
October 24, 2009
08:42 PM Post #7205025
| So I don't understand - I send, and the person will know who it's from--- however, I won't know whom i am getting it from until the pkg arrives - yes.? My big request - hindsight- is a seam ripper... |
Syrumani
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
October 24, 2009
09:23 PM Post #7205114
| That is correct - you will not know who is sending your gift until you receive it. Just like the person you are sending your gift to will not know it is from you until it is received. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 24, 2009
09:23 PM Post #7205115
| Yes... there is no way to keep it a Secret once the person gets the package. But it will be fun & suspenceful till then!!!!!!
You won't know who has your name till your package arrives. |
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
October 24, 2009
09:34 PM Post #7205139
| Just like the tote swap! |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 24, 2009
09:53 PM Post #7205200
| I's so excited... |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 25, 2009
08:11 AM Post #7206142
| I'm going up to Lancaster, PA this Fri and just know I will find the perfect things for my special lady. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 25, 2009
09:55 AM Post #7206309
| So why do you have just numbers? Still confused! OK, more coffee, maybe that will help?
LOL
|
gardenglory
Gainesville, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 25, 2009
09:59 AM Post #7206318
| LOL...day late and a dollar short hahahah big surprise. Well...if anyone needs backup...just let me know. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 25, 2009
11:40 AM Post #7206589
| So I wouldn't know who I had the "sender" just numbered everyone and gave me a list of the matching numbers. I promised I would not go back through my emal to figure out who I had. So, if you respond to the original email you got, then I know who you have...
Anyway, don't worry about the "number"...
|
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
October 25, 2009
12:00 PM Post #7206647
| I started acquiring my gifts yesterday! this will be fun :) |
cheriffic
(Cheryl) Wilmington, MA
October 25, 2009
04:32 PM Post #7207382
| Have we set a $$$$$ limit yet I know it was mentioned?
Cher |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 26, 2009
05:26 AM Post #7209119
| Nothing extravagant...
Hard to set a $$$ when some might be making their gift & others shopping.
And some have different situations.
Use your best judgement...
1 seam ripper would not be enough but placed ina basket with other things could be perfect. |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
October 26, 2009
07:24 AM Post #7209226
| Just checking in to say I'm working on my gift. It's lovely to have a sewing machine that works, again. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
October 26, 2009
10:37 AM Post #7209720
| So it isn't the sun shining brightly toward the southeastern coast? It is Mittsy smiling about having her good machine to work on. LOL |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
October 26, 2009
11:23 AM Post #7209904
| Yeppers, lovin it! |
heavenscape
JayeVille, NC
(Zone 7a)
October 26, 2009
01:29 PM Post #7210308
| Oh I know how Mittsy feels!!!
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siliolegma
Rochester, MI
October 26, 2009
02:18 PM Post #7210465
| OK got a name, now how do I go about getting an address for my "giftee"? |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 26, 2009
02:20 PM Post #7210473
| go to the top of this page, and click on home, then on extras, then on address exchange. Then find the dg name of your person your looking for, and it will give you name and address. If they are not in the exchange, contact Qwilter, and ask her to get it for you!
Make sure all of you are in the address exchange so we can find your mailing info! |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 26, 2009
05:48 PM Post #7211222
| non subscribers can not access the address exchange...you can contact qwilter, or some one else (like me) and we will get it for you.. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 26, 2009
06:02 PM Post #7211269
| If anyone might need my address, contact barefoot or quilter5. I know they both have it. |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
October 27, 2009
06:52 AM Post #7212881
| I worked on my gift yesterday. It is coming along great. Love the fabric and colors. Hope my swap buddy will too! |
helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL
(Zone 9b)
October 27, 2009
11:21 AM Post #7213497
| I am ready to send to my buddy- May I or is this too soon?? Helene |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 27, 2009
05:53 PM Post #7214635
| Helene - This is intended to be for the Holidays so I'd say, yes, it is too soon. I'd not expect any to go out till early Dec. |
Canadastrid
Saskatoon
Canada
October 28, 2009
12:47 AM Post #7215877
| If I were you I would wait until after Thanksgiving.
Although I'm busy for Christmas..I don't have Christmas in my house yet ;-) |
helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL
(Zone 9b)
October 28, 2009
10:24 AM Post #7216551
| TU,
waiting for the "Green Light" from management. Helene |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
October 28, 2009
01:00 PM Post #7217068
| HMMM, had thought of getting mine ready to take across the border on the 6th and send from USA side to avoid customs delays, season delay..guess I'd better wait..lol |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
October 28, 2009
04:58 PM Post #7217776
| Betty you have a good reason to mail when you can at a cheaper rate. That would also apply to anyone else mailing to/from Canada as well. I would think it prudent to mail when you can and the recipient could acknowledge by dmail that they got it but should not post here until after Thanksgiving. That's what we are doing in the tote thread and so far it's working. |
Canadastrid
Saskatoon
Canada
October 28, 2009
06:00 PM Post #7217967
| I second that ;-) |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
October 29, 2009
06:44 AM Post #7219637
| By all means save on postage and mail whenever you can. |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
October 29, 2009
02:58 PM Post #7220986
| Thanks, not so much the postage but during the festive season the pkgs. having to go to Vancouver, other side of the country for customs and then to USA well it's a long process and sometimes take forever..will post it next weekend... |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 29, 2009
03:02 PM Post #7221006
| For who ever gets this package "DO NOT POST HERE THAT YOU RECEIVED IT". dmail betty, but keep everyone else in suspense. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
October 29, 2009
03:35 PM Post #7221105
| I agree Qwilter. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
October 29, 2009
03:59 PM Post #7221172
| Agreed. |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
October 29, 2009
04:23 PM Post #7221248
| Agreed. |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH
(Zone 6a)
October 29, 2009
04:52 PM Post #7221319
| ditto |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
October 29, 2009
05:29 PM Post #7221401
| double ditto:) |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH
(Zone 6a)
October 29, 2009
07:05 PM Post #7221708
| LOL |
Canadastrid
Saskatoon
Canada
October 29, 2009
07:35 PM Post #7221840
| That made me realize..my package comes from Canada also..I will mail on time also.
So it will be there right after Thanksgiving...ok off to my sewing craft room that is ;-) |
cheriffic
(Cheryl) Wilmington, MA
November 01, 2009
09:10 PM Post #7231814
| I agree too |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
November 02, 2009
02:08 PM Post #7234014
| Will wait and send around your Thanksgiving...don't want to mess up ... |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 07, 2009
05:41 PM Post #7251121
| Everyone having a good time finding goodies !!!! I stumbled across something I'll be adding to my gift quite by accident yesterday.
Found out today I'm going to have to have yet another arthoscope on my knee. This will be the 4th in 18 years. When I had the 1st one they told me I'd probably be back every 5 years or so. I've had a small tear in the meniscus for years but it was never bad enough to worry about. Now it has torn and folded over. So there is a good reason my knee has been bothering me.
I'm hoping I can put it off till Jan. Too much to do in the next couple months. I'm only out of commision for a couple days, but can't run around like a crazy woman for a month or so afterward. |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 07, 2009
05:45 PM Post #7251133
| yuk !! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 07, 2009
06:53 PM Post #7251318
| Jean, not the news we wanted to hear!!! Oh my yes, I am having fun filling my secret santa!!! Funny how things just start popping out at you. |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH
(Zone 6a)
November 07, 2009
07:34 PM Post #7251402
| I was wondering who that 'quilt ninja lady' was at the quilt shows...LOL Now I know! You'll just have to be a little more careful jumping around, doing those flying horse kicks...  |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 16, 2009
04:05 PM Post #7279760
| Lucy this is your confirmation number 0309 1140 0001 6968 5768. I hope you like it. Embellished by me. |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
November 16, 2009
04:55 PM Post #7279921
| OMG did I get my name..bet I did..I just knew I was in another one, so used to the swaps being somewhere else that I completely forgot...have my goodies, must get it mailed out...wonder where I put that name...
Sorry...
|
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 16, 2009
06:23 PM Post #7280195
| Isn't this supposed to be "surprise" packages???? |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 16, 2009
06:28 PM Post #7280211
| That is what I thought too? Also little early to ship them out? |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
November 16, 2009
06:59 PM Post #7280318
| Could be a surprise but I do need to find out who my swap bud is or else it will really be a surprise..surprise NO package..lol... |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 16, 2009
07:05 PM Post #7280352
| Betty, check your d-mail...you should have gotten a mail with your buddy Oct 24th.
I don't intend to mail mine til sometime in Dec. it is a "Santa" package. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 16, 2009
07:29 PM Post #7280451
| All - if you are mailing early PLEASE do not post any details on this thread. You & your buddy can exchange d-mail.
And, if you receive a package early, PLEASE let the sender know thru d-mail, but NOT the rest of us.
The hope is to keep this as much a secret as possible for as long as possible.
We will not be "sharing" with the group till all have received a package. |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 17, 2009
05:20 AM Post #7281722
| Sorry |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 17, 2009
07:13 AM Post #7281800
| Mittsy - not to worry...
"1" won't give the surprise away and since I don't know many "real" names, I wouldn't know who that was anyway.
I just ordered something for my "person" this AM. Hope she is going to like it!!!! |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 17, 2009
07:19 AM Post #7281803
| g'mornin qwilter I am having a coffee, and getting ready to go to work..always "check in" at daves.. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 17, 2009
07:25 AM Post #7281810
| It takes forever for the sun to come up in FL but it is up so much later in the evening. I was surprised it was still light out at 6PM but still dark at 6:30AM. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 17, 2009
09:02 AM Post #7281977
| Oh but Jean, at 6:30 the early dawn just starting to show over the lake back of our house--perfect!!! Usually I am not an early bird but lately I have been.
LOL at Thunder, glad to see your priorities are in order. Have a great day all. |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
November 17, 2009
09:41 AM Post #7282073
| Present made, now just gathering goodies to go into it. I knew just what I wanted to do for this swap so that made it easier. 40% coupons at Michaels and JoAnn's helped, too. i even have the right size box to mail it in! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
November 17, 2009
12:23 PM Post #7282650
| BRRRR had to scrape 1/2 " of ice off my windshield...
Dropped in and had my car washed, maybe if it's clean I'll feel better..now to vacuum the tons of sawdust from carrying wood around...
Got my goodies made, little something extra and will get it out by the weekend..might be early but coming from Canada does take time... |
llilyfan
South Central, IA
(Zone 5a)
November 20, 2009
10:38 AM Post #7292529
| I see that several of you ladies are ready to mail!
Is anyone else having trouble with this? I just don't know my buddy well enough to select things she would love. Any sggestions????? |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 20, 2009
10:47 AM Post #7292554
| Well, when in doubt, I always get things I would like, and most of the time it works for them also! |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 20, 2009
12:30 PM Post #7292841
| I agree with Linda. I doubt if any of us are "hard" to please. And this isn't about spending a lot of $$$$. it's about sharing the holidays with a friend.
Some suggestions:
1) sewing kits. I must have 4-5 kits around the house. I tend to use small canisters or sturdy boxes. Each has a spool of lt grey thread, pins, needles, snips, thimble. I have one of these in each area where I tend to sit and sew. So, I can just sit w/out having to gather supplies.
2) machine needles. I go through quite a few needles. I do change it with each new quilt I start. That pack of 4-5 needles can be gone in a month.
3) nice pins. I buy cheap ones for myself but nice ones (think JoAnn's 40% off coupon) for friends. Especially those with the flat heads.
4) and think outside the quilting box. Lots of us are gardeners also...
Hope this helps anyone who needed a bit of "stimulation".
And let me know if I need to get more info from your "buddy".
|
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
November 20, 2009
01:40 PM Post #7293008
| All great ideas, Jean. Thanks. |
llilyfan
South Central, IA
(Zone 5a)
November 20, 2009
02:15 PM Post #7293085
| Thanks, Jean and Linda Kay, those are great suggestions and I will play around with them and see what I can come up with. |
Syrumani
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
November 20, 2009
02:37 PM Post #7293125
| If my buddy is having trouble for me, then what Qwilter said above would work for me. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 26, 2009
10:27 AM Post #7311360
| I've started a new thread for the holiday season:
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1058708/ |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 26, 2009
01:01 PM Post #7311696
| I received my box from *****I haven't opened it yet although I have been tempted! I'm going to make myself wait.
This message was edited Nov 26, 2009 1:19 PM |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 26, 2009
01:45 PM Post #7311761
| NO YOU AREN'T SUPPOSED TO TELL!!!!!!
Please all, do not give away anthing yet!!!!!! |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 26, 2009
03:19 PM Post #7311895
| oh sorry!
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