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Stitching & Crafting Room:  3 weeks to get the christmas knitting finished...  |
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Nin
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
Enjoyng life in the world of Peachy Hollow
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 Posted - Nov 28 2007 : 11:45:21 AM
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It's a little over 3 weeks until my husband arrives, so that means a little over 3 weeks to get his sweater finished and I only have a couple of hours free each night! I'm beginning to get worried that I won't finish.
Anyone else up against a tight deadline?
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2007 : 11:49:41 AM
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Oh yes! I am. But, I'm not knitting a sweater, just a bunch of "little" projects like scarves, hats, etc....and then I keep printing knitting projects out like I have all the time in the world! Funny.
My favorite knitting guru, Giselle, at my knitting store, said it's not uncommon for her to give someone a beautifully wrapped box with 2 sleeves and a front and back in it, with a little note that says, "If you're impressed now, imagine what it will look like when it's put together!!!" That makes me laugh!!!
I am wishing you much success with your free time and if you don't get it done, he will STILL love it, guaranteed.
"She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2007 : 2:00:34 PM
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Yes, yes, yes! But what gets done, gets done. I have a very forgiving family that understands the time constraints of a busy woman. I bet you do as well!
Karin
Wherever you go, there you are.
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2007 : 3:08:34 PM
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Yep,. making my Mother-in-law a quilted lap quilt.
It has 12 blocks of finished embroied flowers I finsihed.Whew
now I am on the hand quilting part
I have to make some pareire points for it if I can get the rest done
Pinkroses
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Carolinagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
486 Posts
Kim
Rutherfordton
NC
USA
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Posted - Nov 28 2007 : 5:39:46 PM
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I've got a GINORMOUS list to finish...
- a felted bag for my sister's birthday (9th)
- four felted phone cozies
- one lacy shawl for my mom
- one Waldorf baby for my youngest
- one tiny doll (3 inches) for my oldest
- three scarves
- one hat (optional)
- bean bags (youngest again)
- walking blocks for both girls (husband's job)
- balance beam for oldest (husband, again)
That's all I can think of now. THEN I can get back to the sweater for me!
Kim in NC
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Nov 29 2007 : 03:59:23 AM
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I have one scarve to finish, one to make, and a pair of socks to finish. Already crocheted 5 shopping bags. I don't have alot of time anymore, and have a problem of sitting down to knit, and about falling asleep !!! I need help from the knitting fairy.
Happy knitting
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Nin
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
Enjoyng life in the world of Peachy Hollow
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Posted - Nov 29 2007 : 09:28:29 AM
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PHEEEEEW!
I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one. I like the idea of just wrapping it up at whatever stage it reaches with the little note inside, it's really sweet! I made some rather good progress last night, so if all goes to plan I should hopefully get it done in the nick of time 
www.peachyhollow.com
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Canadian farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Lori
Ontario
Canada
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Posted - Nov 29 2007 : 10:08:22 AM
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I'm trying to get a scarf done for my daughter, but she's always around! I had to ask my friend's mom to make mittens for her, and she had them done in 3 days! Oh, I wish I had that kind of time! And, she won't take any money from me, so I'm going to give her some handmade soaps for a thank-you.
I like that idea about the note if it's not finished--hopefully I won't need it! (I'm halfway there)
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Nov 30 2007 : 5:39:34 PM
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add me to the list of "I've got a gazillion projrcts to complete before Christmas" club! lol!
I think I have hit the "I'm overwhelmed wall".
I am usually so disaplined and don't tackle more than I can handle but for some reason this year I just over committed. In fact I was just talking with my neighbor across the road & she too is up to her eyeballs in projects and not sure where to begin let alone finish!
So are we having fun yet???? lol!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
Sisters on the Fly#472
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Holiday Angel
True Blue Farmgirl
444 Posts
Pauline
Sweet Home
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Nov 30 2007 : 5:49:53 PM
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I thought I'd jump right in here and tell you this Christmas is a busy time for the handcrafters with all the toys going awry from China.
I am up to my eyeballs in monkey's I'm knitting, baby sweaters, gowns, booties and hats. Just went to our local Jo Anns and Fiber Nooks & Cranny's Specialty yarn shop and bought tons more yarn and a beautiful basket hand made from Ghana. They are so pretty. Spent a ton of green but it was so much fun.
Have been having a great time meeting other knitters and the like when I stand like a deer hunter in the yarn isle at these places..
Hugs to all,
Pauline
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