I've just finished sending out the Secret Sister details for the Secret Santa swap.

I didn't go to the mail box yesterday. When I left this afternoon to go to my nephew's for Thanksgiving I checked my mail and there was my gift from my secret sister. OMG, thank you so much, but now I have to wait. It is going to be hard....

Kathy
VA

I have just received my secret santa gift and now I have to wait sooooooo long to open it...NOT FAIR

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by spendlove 25 Nov 2015

That is really mean of your SS!

by mrskiki 25 Nov 2015

That is VERY mean!! I have my gift done and ready to mail, but thought I would at least wait until after Thanksgiving.

by raels011 25 Nov 2015

I have finished my gift but won't be sending it until mid December .. I am just grateful that I have a SS who is so organised

A BIG Thank You Sue your a gem

Dear All,

I will be happy with whatever I receive. :-).

Lotsa Love
Nicky

Glad I came back here to read newer comments which led me to double check Sue's email. I totally didn't realize the one item rule and made several things with sister in mind. Lol maybe her birthday is coming up? Cuz I don't want to break the rules and have Sue send bad seam ripping vibes my way!
Hugs,
Lee

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by asterixsew edited 22 Nov 2015

It's always been one item it's just that many have problems reading and counting. Sue puts a lot of effort and time to sort the swaps so it's courteous we follow her request.

by dragonflyer 22 Nov 2015

Sue was very clear when she set the post to sign up...if you can't count to One and One only...don't sign up! Glad you finally realized that it is only ONE...cuz I am sure Sue would be sending bad seam ripping vibes your way... :)

Here is my spiel:
Birthday is October and I love Autumn.
Initials are CJF
Hubby's are RWF Jr

I have a southwestern kitchen and mixed artsy livingroom.
I am becoming an animal activists including humans who need the most.
My favorite are the Red tail Hawk and the Elephant. I also have a thing for ocean critters. I also restarted gardening and canning. Really I love all plants, animals and colors.

I love trees and my favorite insect is the Praying Mantis. I live in the city and only occasionally see the Milky Way.

I'll be home for Christmas!

Sorry I didn't do this sooner. Just couldn't find time, so I had to make some, ha-ha.
My rooms are all beige, sandstone, or neutral earth and spice tones. If you make towels please NO WHITES! We have a body shop and the hubby will use what is out and white is hard to keep clean.
My sewing room is a hodgepodge of different crafts and sewing projects. I don't care for frilly, ruffle, or prims, I prefer simple and clean designs.
I do like cardinals, chickadees, blue jays, sewing machines ( I have 4, and 3 sergers), sewing designs and mannequins, I prefer something practical that I can use all year around instead of Christmas. I have lots of Christmas stuff, he-he.
So something I can use in my sewing room to help organizer things, Like tool organizers that hang off a table or chair, or table runners, or colored kitchen hand towels, or something alone those lines. I am sure I will be happy with whatever my SS decides to send.

ooooo how did I miss this ,

I've thought long and hard about this whilst out walking the dog.

When we began doing this we set a price limit on the gift, but then I didn't feel that was appropriate so I changed to "one". Each year though, people interpret that rather loosely! My main aim is to save people being embarrassed if they have only sent one gift and others have been more lavish. Perhaps I should set a time limit on the gift!

When you make your gift please take all my waffle into account and stay within the bounds of sanity.

A set of towels is way over the top and not allowed. Likewise a set of placemats. Multiple unrelated items are banned. However, a set of coasters may be considered to be equivalent to one table runner and therefore will be allowed.
But - DON'T PUSH YOUR LUCK! (And yes, I was shouting!)

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by zoefzoef 20 Nov 2015

Sue, stay calm and take care of yourself. I think everybody must now understood the rules... If there is any doubt, they still can ask you to clairfy isn't it ? And if there are still who don't understand it... i would say that they can't join any more next time. Don't end this nice cuties gift 'cos some just don't get it.

by spendlove 20 Nov 2015

I'm chilled!

I'm glad to hear that Cuties are coming around to the 'one item only' rule. One small item is all that's needed to be able to look around and see a lovely reminder of how great our secret sister Cuties are :)
I don't exactly live a home decor kind of life, so nothing that I receive needs to match any particular colour scheme or theme and something practical or useful really suits me better than something that will require much space to be shown off in :) I love mugmats nearly as much as I love coffee and will never have too many of those. I put my iced water on one as well so I don't get droplets of water on my sewing table or my work. I also love embroidered or decorated tea towels, hand towels, bags for supermarket shopping etc. I really like sayings, funny lines or anything that will make someone smile, though I know that embroidering text can be a challenge for some of our finicky machines, which often require a little fiddling with tension etc when doing such things. I can't wait to see what we all produce on this round of Secret Santa. I find it fascinating to watch all of the items appear in the thread and see what a range of things we come up with, often even using the same or a similar design in a totally different way from each other.

OOps I have been absent and thought a set was one thing Do I have to think again as mine is finished and photo sent to Sue

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by dragonflyer 22 Nov 2015

I would say, Yes! One thing and one thing only...unless it is a set of coasters as Sue has said that that is okay...

If people want to disobey the rules, I may well spit my dummy out and not do it again.

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by spendlove 18 Nov 2015

Remember, I will know who has broken the rules.

by kathymourie 18 Nov 2015

OK. We will behave....
Kathy
VA

by CindyG 18 Nov 2015

Please don't spit the dummy. I will be good. It's just so hard to decide on one thing. :)

I think I may have to be a rule breaker!!

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by spendlove 17 Nov 2015

Not allowed!

by CindyG 17 Nov 2015

Please my item is so small, I feel mean just sending it. Maybe I will just have to think of something else.

by crafter2243 17 Nov 2015

You better be good girl and obey :-)

by mops 17 Nov 2015

we may have to come up with a fitting fine for rule breakers.....

by CindyG edited 17 Nov 2015

I'll pay the fine :)
Ok, ONE present completed.

by kathymourie 18 Nov 2015

I will pay the fine too!!!
Kathy

by rescuer 18 Nov 2015

Please try to understand that the rule of ONE is so that all Cuties will feel like they can participate. Not all Cuties can afford to create and send many gifts. Some gifts are sent outside a local mailing area and can be quite costly to mail. Also, some Cuties still work so they have time restraints.
I have many family members to give to as I am one of nine children and I have nine children (if you include the foster and step-children) and half of them are married. If I thought I needed to create several gifts, I would not be able to participate in any of the swaps.

by spendlove 18 Nov 2015

It also saves people being embarrassed if they have only sent one gift and others have been more lavish.

Ok i posted but wil do so again as i forgot to add .. my home decor is olive greens, gold and soft pinks. I am a practical person, Have a love for sissors, pincushions, pins and FABRIC. My sewing room (converted garage) is a mishmash of crafts. Hope this helps my SS cutie . Good luck and i know that what you make will be made with love and received the same :)

It has been pointed out that I haven't posted myself. I live in a converted cow shed full of books, musical instruments and fabric. I don't go in for frills and furbelows, but like natural earth and spice colours and functional but beautiful things.

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by mrskiki 18 Nov 2015

Sue, what in the world is a "furbelow"? Hugs. Nan W

by ethan 18 Nov 2015

furbelow
ˈfəːbɪləʊ/Submit
noun
1.
a gathered strip or pleated border of a skirt or petticoat.
verbliterary
1.
adorn with trimmings.
"cold chickens and galantines, all white-frilled and furbelowed"

by spendlove 18 Nov 2015

Fancy bits.

by greysewist 19 Nov 2015

A converted cow shed sounds like a great place to live -I'm envious!

I have been away and just saw your thread Sue. I dropped some hints of my likes in my sign up note to you. I will love anything that my secret sis would like to make for me. My specific likes include, teacups, teapots, hearts, vintage sewing machines, vintage sewing supplies, quilts, raggedy ann, cute prim designs. My favorite color is blue. Kitchen colors pastel blue, pink and white. Bedroom ivory, mauve and hint of lavender and green, living and family room neutral beige color with accents of cream, dining room powder blue.

I thought I would add my two cents worth!!
I love the colors of blue and yellow - even together. I especially love nautical and beachy things - beach bag, handtowels, mugrugs, coasters or anything for my very messy craft room. I am sure I will treasure any gift I receive!! :-)

It's hard to believe some of you have finished making your gift. I am still thinking about about what I will make. Myself I will like anything that is gifted to me. I like surprises, Red and country colours are my favorites. Fun sewing quotes are nice. G

So much fun seeing all of the excitement from everyone.
I have my SS present done, its just hard to have to wait to send it.
For my SS, I know I am suppose to give more hints but I am very happy with anything you think up. You all are so way awesome.
If you need more I like cats,butterflies,flowers,purple,snowmen,snowflakes,and fun quotes.
Thanks you are all the best :-)

I have finished my gift for my Secret Sister, but I keep thinking of other things. Does it just have to be one thing? What I made is very small !!!
I have enjoyed reading all of the post...
Kathy
VA

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by spendlove 17 Nov 2015

One thing is the rule! Not one set or one bucketful!

by carlson 17 Nov 2015

But a bucketful sounds way fun :-( ha

by spendlove 17 Nov 2015

Depends what is in it!

by kathymourie 17 Nov 2015

Sound fun to me!!! Every present I gift has an exact thing on the outside, so I will do that too!!!

Morning, have time this morning to give some hints. I love anything outside. Birds are my favorite, flowers next and trees. Inside I have chick-a-dees, flowers, any cute saying for sewing room. Colors, I have yellow in sewing room,pinks in kitchen(which I hope will change this winter). But I still like anything someone else makes and I am not a picky person. Best wishes to all.

Can you believe how fast this year is going! For my SS if you haven't already decided on something, well as I said in the email love-love-love Christmas, Santa's, Snowmen, Snowflakes anything really. The most of my house is Blue and White, even though I love colour these were the only two I could pin down DH on. Anything you would like to make will be treasured. Marian

Adding a picture of the misplaced post from lucypiwow -- her post would become lost and orphaned out there on its own.

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by crafter2243 16 Nov 2015

Thank you rescuer

by spendlove 17 Nov 2015

Thanks from me too.

I sent Sue some info to go on but here is some more. I have spent the last year living out of boxes leading up to moving and now getting settled so a box is a no no. I am enjoying our new home and look forwards to getting sorted but my other half is enjoying himself redoing the house. I greatly look forwards to a gift to me, preferably for all the year and not Christmas and something for ME

I can't believe some of you are already finished making your projects! I have at least decided what to make, just need the time and energy to do it. Hugs. Nan W

My kitchen is blue and white and my living room is in warm earth tones or you can make something Christmas themed, I will be happy with whatever you chose to make.

I have roosters in my kitchen. Poppies in the bathroom and Oriental in my bedroom. My Christmas is Mardi Gras with purple balls and peacocks.. A lot of different colors.

I'm catching up with Raelene - mine is now nearly finished.

ttt

I found my "Sister" by her posts... I went through some of my designs and now I know what I will make her. Going to my sewing room to get started. I feel like a kid at Christmas!!! I am sew excited!!!

Kathy
VA

I will be happy with what ever I get but to let you know my Kitchen is Green & Black, lounge and family area is brown & beige and bathroom is Blue & white Hope this helps .. Not to brag but nearly finished my gift

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by spendlove 14 Nov 2015

Wow! I am impressed. I've decided what to make, now all I need is time!

by zoefzoef 14 Nov 2015

Yes that's quickly ! I'm still waiting for some tips or hints from my secret cutie !

by kathymourie 14 Nov 2015

Me too!!! I hope see post something. I think I know what to make, but I just want a little hint. I don't know if I can do just one!!!

The late arrivals should now have received the details of their SS.

I love dogs, the color green,anything to do with embroidery.

I like practical things. My home decor is pretty much neutrals and earth tones. I like things with hearts on them. For personal things I like black and white and as a Red Hatter it is mandatory that I like purple and red.:) But I am always very appreciative of whatever I receive.

I love anything made by Cuties. Ladies you are so talented. In my kitchen I have green and fruit colors. I love embroidered dish towels.
I will appreciate anything I receive.
Thank you Sue for doing this.
Kathy

I live in a snowy area - hate real snow - love snowmen. Am in to fun sayings on tea towels lately and learning various in the hoop projects. I don't get many handcrafted items lol unless I buy them or make them so anything would be appreciated

Hugs
Lee

I never had anything quilted before. It looks difficult and you need to be very correct in the measures. I never tried myself. Maybe a pillow size of it ? Last year I got a lunch bag. Love it a lot. Goes every day with me to work. Table runner is nice too... A beautifull FSL angel to put on my Christmas tree top,....I'm installing a new badroom right now, so a nice towel ? (colors are brown and beige),.... Hope this gives enough inspiration ...

Am of the same thinking as crafter2243. Practical and all year round. Happy creating to all cuties :)

Ok, I like pandas and the color red. My home is in neutral colors brown , bone, grey with little hints of red.

I may be difficult. I like the surprise factor and I will be happy with anything my Secret Santa will produce.

I'll go next. My home is Western Themed, but not Southwestern. Cowboys as opposed to kokopeli. So browns and creams, some green but no blue and definitely NO PRIM or cutesy. I love Christmas so would like something in that theme but also love tea towels or hand towels that I can use all year round. Hope this helps a bit. Hugs. Nan W

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by asterixsew 13 Nov 2015

Please what is kokopeli?

by queenofhearts edited 13 Nov 2015

fertillity gods that are kind of wooden stick figures hunched over and playing a flute or something similar. Very popular in SW decor.

Hi Sue, let me be the first to tell! I love Roosters, birds - mostly native and any Australian flora and fauna. I prefer something to use for most of the year and not just at Christmas time. My home colours are blues and creams. Most of my tea towels are blues and I particularly love navy blue tea towels. Love Chris

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by spendlove 12 Nov 2015

Thanks for getting the ball rolling Chris! Have you decided what to make for your SS yet?

by pennifold 12 Nov 2015

Yes, I know exactly what to make. Will be doing it sometime next week! Love Chris

by pennifold 16 Nov 2015

I'VE FINISHED MINE! LOVE CHRIS

Thank you Sue and I am doing just that he he

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by dollygk 17 Nov 2015

I've been admiring the FOB's and am partial to owls... hint hint

A good plan to help you decide what to make is to look back through the projects that your "Sister" has posted. That should show you what she likes.

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by mrskiki 12 Nov 2015

Good tip.

by queenofhearts edited 15 Nov 2015

If you can't find your "sister" type in the Cute embroidery address and then / and her user name and her posts will come up. Very helpful for someone who doesn't post very often, unless it is someone who hardly ever posts. I searched and only found one post by my secret sister.