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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 27 2020 : 05:21:40 AM
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What is everyone making for Christmas, as far as gifts?
Julie 
Farmgirl #399
May 2010 Farmgirl of the Month
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog ... Charles F. Doran |
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AndreaPA
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
Andrea
Factoryville
PA
USA
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Posted - Sep 27 2020 : 09:45:41 AM
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Cookies! I always make cookies and fudge for family. This year I am going to try making fabric baskets instead of buying tins to put them in. I'm also thinking about making some of the corner bookmarks. If I don't run out of time they will get the bookmarks. Last year I got sick right before Christmas and didn't make any cookies. I was so sad but everyone was happy with the jars of honey I gave them.
Andrea
Farmgirl# 8166
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ruthie218
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ruthie Ann
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Sep 27 2020 : 4:41:25 PM
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We are skipping Christmas presents this . I am sad but is better this way.
Ruthie Ann
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
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Posted - Sep 29 2020 : 07:26:16 AM
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I ma embroidering pillowcase sets for my adult kids. They say Mr. and Mrs. and have the feather/arrow theme that is popular right now.
Sherone
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
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Posted - Sep 29 2020 : 12:31:17 PM
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Andrea, I do something similar. I make rosettes. They are relatively inexpensive.
Ruthie Ann, I won't be celebrating Christmas with my adult children and grandchildren. My daughter is due in November and she and her husband and their children have pretty much been self-isolating since this whole pandemic started. I haven't seen her since January. (They live 3 1/2 hours away). So, I will be spending Christmas by myself. I will still be playing Christmas music, sipping hot chocolate, and watching Christmas movies. I am not going to let this whole covid thing get me down. Sending my gifts to them.
Sherone, I actually had been thinking about making the burrito pillowcases. I certainly have enough stash fabric on hand. Lol
Julie
Farmgirl #399
May 2010 Farmgirl of the Month
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog ... Charles F. Doran |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2020 : 03:22:31 AM
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I always make a new ornament for the grandkids. I have not decided on what to do yet, but have several ideas. Felt, crocheted, or a little canning jar ornament. I do need to get started on them sometime.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2020 : 05:16:17 AM
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Ruthie Ann, are in the same boat as me, or, will you still see them and share a meal with them? This whole covid thing has affected young and old alike. Praying this ends sooner than later. God bless and take care.
Julie
Farmgirl #399
May 2010 Farmgirl of the Month
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog ... Charles F. Doran |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2020 : 12:21:30 PM
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I have a couple things I will be making for Christmas. I’m making a cross stitch bear for my mom, a diamond painting elk for my dad, a wooden unicorn for Everleigh, a wooden tractor for Tilton, a wooden dinosaur for Stryder, a wooden temple for my in laws, a makeup brush holder for my SIL, a cup for my brother ( actually having my friend make it), a tie blanket for my Great Dane, and my hubby.... well I still don’t know yet lol! None of the above it’s done so I better get going.
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2020 : 09:07:10 AM
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Wow Krista! You sure are ambitious! I'm lucky if I get a couple of things done. I should work on gifts all year long. That way I wouldn't be stressed out...lol
Julie
Farmgirl #399
May 2010 Farmgirl of the Month
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog ... Charles F. Doran |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Oct 23 2020 : 2:10:03 PM
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That’s always my intentions to start early in the year.... well here we are the end of October and non of them are finished. Most are started, but not close to be finished. I always finish but never as early as I hope for lol.
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
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Posted - Oct 23 2020 : 3:39:20 PM
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I am making aprons, potholders, mitts, and kitchen towels. This should be easy compared to last year when I made and gave quilts to family memembers.
Jana
Jana
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All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Oct 24 2020 : 02:38:54 AM
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I made some quilting design boards for my mom and sister and sister inlaw. Working on my quilted ornaments for grandkids. Felting some slippers. It is a start anyways. Not sure what else I will be doing yet.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Oct 24 2020 : 05:40:22 AM
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Sadly, no Christmas at my house this year (so sad)
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 24 2020 : 3:18:13 PM
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Theresa,,, You need to celebrate for You!
make yourself something special,, then wrap it up,, give it to yourself for Christmas..
Write your self a sweet or silly message of joy,, and attach it to the gift... all to be opened on Christmas..
Treat yourself special.. because You Are!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Oct 24 2020 : 7:05:05 PM
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Grace, I love that idea!
The holidays are going to be very different this for us all this year. Perhaps we all need to adopt your idea this Christmas.
Dreamer42
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Oct 24 2020 : 7:53:15 PM
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Some really great ideas here! Right now I started a jelly roll race quilt using my scrap fabric I had on hand. Not sure if I am going to give as gift or not. Just doing some mindless sewing for fun.
Julie
Farmgirl #399
May 2010 Farmgirl of the Month
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog ... Charles F. Doran |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2020 : 12:44:59 PM
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I am in the middle of making 'bowel' fabric covers out of remnants of fabric.. I need to make an "elastic" run into town to buy more elastic.. I peeked into our nearby Walmart.. and I couldn't fine the size I need.... 
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these are 'sew' easy to make...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2020 : 4:29:47 PM
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great ideas here. now to just get inspired.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3139 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2020 : 10:07:38 AM
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I'm doing a lot of crochet and sewing projects. Some crochet food for my nieces (they're 2) and mini apron and potholder to go with it. Some potholders and aprons for my mother in law and sister in law. Some elf slippers for myself and older niece (she's 11). Having a hard time coming up with things for the guys this year. I made pillow cases last year.
Grace - are your bowl toppers just fabric or is there some kind of plastic layer to them?
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2694 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2020 : 6:58:28 PM
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I hoping to do a semi home made Christmas this year: my small nephews, are getting a few clothing items each in a wooden crate which I will paint or stain and add their names too. My sister is receiving a round charturie board Im making with pieces from the home improvement store with fancy cupboard handles on each side to use as a serving tray if needed, I also wood burned four wooden spoons for her with the names of her four boys on them! my SIL is receiving a solar powered fairy light I made from recycled glass pieces for her yard, Im still working on ideas for the guys... my parents did an ancestry dna test recently, so I thought it would be fun to create a basket of goodies from England for my mom and Scotland for my dad. They are turning out super cute! While not home made per say, heartfelt! I still have allot to do, barely started.
Dreamer42
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Edited by - Dreamer42 on Nov 04 2020 7:01:07 PM |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2694 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2020 : 7:08:41 PM
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Also, I had been asking for copies of recipes from my grandmothers recipe box for years,, which my cousin had, my sister ended up making me a soft cover book from shutterfly with copies of all my grandmothers recipes and pictures of my grandparents in it. She gifted me with it last year... I cried. By far, my favorite gift! Just thought I'd share this idea if anyone needs an idea!
Dreamer42
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
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Posted - Nov 04 2020 : 7:48:43 PM
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April -- have your ears been burning? I've been talking about you. Wander on over to the Farmgirl of the Month for November journal page on the Across the Fence forum to see what I said. jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2020 : 11:08:59 PM
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This year I'm making mini Christmas scrapbooks, handmade paper crafted ornaments, homemade chocolates, cookies, baked goods and jars full of yummy things! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2020 : 04:29:49 AM
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Grace, when you make your bowl covers do you do a single layer of fabric or double? I am going to make some for a birthday present. I will be making flannel lounge pants for the grandkids. Material arriving today I hope. Heather that might work for the men on your list. Everyone has great ideas. April what do your fairy lights look like? Happy crafting.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Nov 07 2020 : 7:09:08 PM
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 Hi Michele, heres a picture of four of my fairy lights lit up tonight! I'll try n post day time picture tomorrow!
Dreamer42
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Edited by - Dreamer42 on Nov 07 2020 7:09:41 PM |
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