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Holidays:  Are you working on your Christmas gifts?  |
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okiequilter
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
Cathy
USA
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Lin
True Blue Farmgirl
807 Posts
Lin
Sioux City
IA
USA
807 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 11:11:56 AM
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Cathy, love your site........I'll go back this evening when I have more time! Thanks!
"Our beautiful earth is worth saving"!! |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 12:42:40 PM
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I love making gifts, but I need some suggestions! Does anyone have any?
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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MerryHeartSister
True Blue Farmgirl
158 Posts
Christy
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
USA
158 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 3:45:53 PM
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Cool!
Farmgirl #1951
Home is a gift that should be opened every day. |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 6:27:45 PM
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Cathy-
I loved your site! SO many great idea for gift giving! Loved the idea about the queen annes lace! And the seed packet idea was another one I loved. Gifts that mean so much..and are simple and from the heart. I am definately including these ideas into my gift giving this year!
Thanks again!
Smiles,
Laurie
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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coloquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
214 Posts
Susan
Co
USA
214 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2010 : 6:53:39 PM
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I LOVE to make gift baskets. I usually start thinking about what I am going to do on Jan 1 and buy any containers on Christmas clearance.
One summer I found the cutest planters that were shaped like giant coffee mugs. Of course I filled them with gourmet coffees hot chocolates and baked biscotti and other cookies.Last I dipped spoons in melted chocolate and wrapped them in pretty cellophane.
I have also made 15 bean soup mix and packaged it in mason jars then added cornbread mix and some homemade jelly.
I am thinking Pasta theme for this year
Susan |
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okiequilter
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
Cathy
USA
249 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2010 : 11:13:20 AM
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Originally posted by knittinchick
I love making gifts, but I need some suggestions! Does anyone have any?
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work.
Hey there Wisconsin girl!!
(I'm a very homesick "misplaced cheese head" myself!)
Pop on over to my blog from time to time. I'm hoping to share a lot of gift making and giving ideas over the next 4 months!
Hugz,
Cathy 
Cathy
http://fromcathywithlove.blogspot.com |
Edited by - okiequilter on Aug 30 2010 11:19:30 AM |
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okiequilter
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
Cathy
USA
249 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2010 : 11:18:05 AM
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Hi, there Farmgirls!
I loved reading all your responses!
I hope all of you will join in on the Christmas Countdown.
Susan ~ I love all your gift basket ideas. Please join in because I'd love to link you in this month's Countdown Post:)
A lot more gift making and giving ideas to come!
Hugz,
Cathy
Cathy
http://fromcathywithlove.blogspot.com |
Edited by - okiequilter on Aug 30 2010 11:18:57 AM |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2010 : 9:06:08 PM
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Thanks Cathy! I'll have to check it out sometime!
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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okiequilter
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
Cathy
USA
249 Posts |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2010 : 08:47:47 AM
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I am working on some Christmas gifts already..mostly knitted stuff...and gathering ideas and starting my lists now. Our area is big on "neighbor gifts" and we nearly always do our special cheeseballs and crackers in decorated bags to take to about 25 families. For friends here in town I tend to do hand knitted dishcloths and homemade soap or jarred mixes from my kitchen. I am doing socks and things for relatives..and some really cute fish hats for my grandkids...knit. They are on Knitty.com (called dead fish cap) to wear for fishing...for "lucky fishing hats". I think they will like that. I am trying to figure out something fun for my daycare kids. There are about 14 of them counting all the part time ones and after school kids. Making a quilt for one sis in law this year as well. alot more to work on but it is nice to get started isn't it?
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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okiequilter
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
Cathy
USA
249 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2010 : 09:42:17 AM
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Originally posted by Aunt Jenny
I am working on some Christmas gifts already..mostly knitted stuff...and gathering ideas and starting my lists now. Our area is big on "neighbor gifts" and we nearly always do our special cheeseballs and crackers in decorated bags to take to about 25 families. For friends here in town I tend to do hand knitted dishcloths and homemade soap or jarred mixes from my kitchen. I am doing socks and things for relatives..and some really cute fish hats for my grandkids...knit. They are on Knitty.com (called dead fish cap) to wear for fishing...for "lucky fishing hats". I think they will like that. I am trying to figure out something fun for my daycare kids. There are about 14 of them counting all the part time ones and after school kids. Making a quilt for one sis in law this year as well. alot more to work on but it is nice to get started isn't it?
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com
Jenny,
Thanks for sharing what you are working on for Christmas! I love the neighbor giving thing!!
Could I copy your post here into my Christmas Countdown post (on my blog)and add your name to my giveaway drawing?
Hugz,
Cathy
http://fromcathywithlove.blogspot.com |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
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okiequilter
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
Cathy
USA
249 Posts |
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okiequilter
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
Cathy
USA
249 Posts |
Posted - Sep 03 2010 : 06:19:18 AM
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Originally posted by coloquilter
I LOVE to make gift baskets. I usually start thinking about what I am going to do on Jan 1 and buy any containers on Christmas clearance.
One summer I found the cutest planters that were shaped like giant coffee mugs. Of course I filled them with gourmet coffees hot chocolates and baked biscotti and other cookies.Last I dipped spoons in melted chocolate and wrapped them in pretty cellophane.
I have also made 15 bean soup mix and packaged it in mason jars then added cornbread mix and some homemade jelly.
I am thinking Pasta theme for this year
Susan
Hi! Susan,
I was wondering if I could copy this post of your great ideas and add it to my Christmas Countdown post (on my blog)for September and enter your name into my Giveaway?
Hugz,
Cathy
http://fromcathywithlove.blogspot.com |
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coloquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
214 Posts
Susan
Co
USA
214 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2010 : 8:56:15 PM
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Hi Cathy , Of course feel free ! I LOVE doing baskets . I would love to do them as a profession. email me and I can give you a few more idea if you like .
Susan
riley906@yahoo.com |
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
1360 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2010 : 06:05:42 AM
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I've been working on Christmas gifts for months. Mostly because I am trying to do so many handmade gifts this year. Not everythign will be as my brother is near difficult to shop for but I did come up with a fun idea so some of his will be too.
Best Growing |
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okiequilter
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
Cathy
USA
249 Posts |
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okiequilter
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
Cathy
USA
249 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2010 : 06:16:17 AM
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Good Morning Ladies!
I hope everyone is busy working on those Christmas gifts - September is just flying by for me!! My hubby was on vacation for 3 weeks, which was nice, but ... it sure put me behind on a few things, my gift making is one. How are all of you doing?
Just a reminder - my next giveaway for those working on a handmade Christmas is coming up soon. Come on over to my blog and check it out! The rules are simple, just share a gift making link or a link to your blog post about your gift making progress. If you don't have a blog, share your comments here or email them to me and I will enter you in the October giveaway. Help keep all of us inspired to make this the best "Handmade Christmas" yet!!#9829;
http://fromcathywithlove.blogspot.com/2010/09/hello-christmas-countdown-players.html
Happy Crafting!!
Hugz,
Cathy
http://fromcathywithlove.blogspot.com |
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okiequilter
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
Cathy
USA
249 Posts |
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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
539 Posts
Jonnie
Webster
Texas
USA
539 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2010 : 06:37:15 AM
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I've given this, so now I can share with you, Cathy! Here are photos of the jacket and bag that I made my Mom for Christmas!
She LOVES it! thanks for providing a place to share!
Jonnie
Farmgirl #648
"Turn your face to the sun, and the shadows will fall behind you" - Maori Proverb
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okiequilter
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
Cathy
USA
249 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2010 : 07:31:52 AM
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Originally posted by mtngirljon
I've given this, so now I can share with you, Cathy! Here are photos of the jacket and bag that I made my Mom for Christmas!
She LOVES it! thanks for providing a place to share!
Jonnie
Farmgirl #648
"Turn your face to the sun, and the shadows will fall behind you" - Maori Proverb
Jonnie ~
Thank you for sharing. This is an AWESOME gift!!!!! I see why she loved it!! :)Your work is absolutely beautiful!!
I'd love to include you in my last Christmas Countdown drawing for December. Would that be OK?
Hugz,
Cathy
http://fromcathywithlove.blogspot.com |
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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
539 Posts
Jonnie
Webster
Texas
USA
539 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2010 : 08:03:27 AM
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Please, do?? That would be awesome! Thanks, Cathy!
Jonnie
Farmgirl #648
"Turn your face to the sun, and the shadows will fall behind you" - Maori Proverb
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okiequilter
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
Cathy
USA
249 Posts |
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okiequilter
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
Cathy
USA
249 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2010 : 2:13:04 PM
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Originally posted by mtngirljon
Please, do?? That would be awesome! Thanks, Cathy!
Jonnie
Farmgirl #648
"Turn your face to the sun, and the shadows will fall behind you" - Maori Proverb
Jonnie,
The Countdown post is up, come on over and leave a comment!!
Hugz,
Cathy
http://fromcathywithlove.blogspot.com |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Dec 01 2010 : 9:49:54 PM
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You bet I am hurring to get those Christmas presents done. One quilt,1 tote bag, 4 purses, 1 soft story book and 2 table runners. I an panting already. But they are so much fun to do that I love the rush. Happy Holidays.
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