According to the Santa Tracker, he is now making his way down the east coast of Australia so it is time for (some of) you to open your gifts!
When you have, please post a picture for us all to see.
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100% success rate, yay!!!!! Well done to all involved, especially the very patient recipient, the very committed SS and of course Sue, for sticking with it all until success was achieved :)
23163My SS gift arrived last Friday and I am sorry it has taken me so long to post. I would like to thank my SS for making me a second gift as my first one got lost in the postal system. I love my new apron and I will use it often and think of you. Sandy
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by spendlove
10 Feb 2016
This is lovely and well worth waiting for! Well done SS for going the extra mile.
by lilylady
10 Feb 2016
Sew glad you have been able to use your new apron, looks great, enjoy! Sandy
by pennifold
12 Feb 2016
I'm so sorry it took so long to get to you and to your SS for having to make another one. Thankfully it has arrived and it's such a useful item. Well done SS, love Chris
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23581Cuties are definitely the Best. I have just had help. Can't be more grateful
76409Merry Christmas and Happy Valentine's Day to that very patient recipient. What a good sport to make a second gift.
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66910Woo hoo. I've just heard that the very last gift has arrived!
The first gift for this person was lost somewhere in the post so the Secret Santa very kindly made another.
The recipient will post a picture as soon as she can, but at least this post brings the thread back to the first page so she can find it!
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140717All the Secret Sisters did a wonderful job, with their special items made, for their fellow Cutie. There must have been 32 participants, right Sue, as I counted 31 photos so far? Thanks for organizing this gift swap Sue even though I didn't join in, I appreciate looking at the beautiful, loving work each accomplished.-Toogie
109780Back to the top!!
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by spendlove
09 Jan 2016
We are only waiting for one gift to arrive, but I'm afraid it has been lost in the post. It shouldn't have taken this long.
22354All are lovely gifts that I think anyone of us would be proud to receive. Hats off to all who participated as well as our fearless leader Spendlove. I hope we can do another one sometime during the year. Hugs. Nan W
11927Maymason1 has been having trouble posting photographs, but here they are at last!
Just one gift still astray now.......
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by greysewist
06 Jan 2016
Another relieved SS. I know the wait seems forever! Very nice personalised gifts, SS.
by cfidl
06 Jan 2016
Great job SS the tissue box cover is great! Tissue cases are wonderful also! Thank you Sue for another successful exchange!
140717So sorry it took so long to post this. This so pretty .
And its my favorite shade of purple. :-)
Thank-you SS!!
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by pennifold
06 Jan 2016
Oh! this is jut beautiful, congratulations to your SS and to you too. Love Chris
264Back to the top, hoping to catch the late arrivals!
140717TTT
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by spendlove
04 Jan 2016
I was all excited then - I thought it may have been one of the people I've been trying to get in touch with!
by queenofhearts
05 Jan 2016
Sue you put so much work into this project. I wish everyone that participates in the swap would be respectful of that and make your job easier.
11927Wonderful gifts Cuties! I have enjoyed looking at all the lovely things. So many took the time to figure out the perfect gift for their SS. Well done!
I do hope the remaining gifts will be shown soon.
Thank you Sue for doing this yet again. It is so much work for you. I appreciate the efforts and feel for your frustrations.
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57675Just would like to say that all the gifts are beautiful. Well done to all. A special thanks to Sue for organizing another SS gift swap. Hopefully I will not be so busy next Christmas and will be able to join in. Flowers for all. Sarah
255050Here are the gifts received by kathymourie and lucypiwow.
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by lucypiwow
31 Dec 2015
THANK YOU FOR THE DOWNLOAD..GUESS WICH ONE IS MINE.LOL...YES YOUR RIGHT IT THE ELEPHANT..HER NAME IS ELLIE..THANK YOU S.S.FOR A JOB WELL DONE.
THANK YOU SUE FOR DOING THE SWAP.I LOOK FORWARD TO IT EVERY YEAR...THANKS SUE
by greysewist
01 Jan 2016
Ellie is gorgeous and your SS did very well, Lucy! The 'green pillow' for Kathy looks more like placemats or coasters from this pic but also look great. Both SS have done very nice work. Thanks Sue, for helping us all get to see them :)
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edited 06 Jan 2016
Gorgeous elephant and pillow cover - great job by the SS people. Love Chris
140717I AM SO SORRY S.S. I CAN NOT UP LOAD ELLIE TO SHOW CASE HER ON THE LIST.I HOPE YOU TOOK A PIC OF HER BEFORE SHE LEFT YOUR HOME..SORRY ..LUCY
12613I'm sorry I am late posting. My sister had surgery yesterday and is doing fine.
A big thank you to my Secret Santa. I love my gift!! It is a pillow cover done in green, my favorite color and a piece of dark choc. candy, my favorite!!! And thank you Sue for doing this for us.
Kathy
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by kathymourie
31 Dec 2015
Thank you Sue for posting the picture for me. I really love my pillow cover...
Kathy
6257I am trying to track down the last 6 gifts. I know that one of them hadn't arrived up to yesterday, but I'm having trouble contacting the other people. Perhaps I should shout louder!
140717I haven't been able to get on here lately But wanted to say a big THANK YOU to Sue for all her work organising this for us and to say what a lot of great gifts from some very talented Cuties WELL DONE
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by spendlove
31 Dec 2015
Thanks - there are some great gifts this time, even if a few people still can't count!
76409SORRY I PUT MY POST IN THE WRONG SECTION YESTERDAY.OK HERE IS MY GIFT A STUFFED ELEPHANT,,THANK YOU S.S. SHE IS CUTE.HER NAME IS ELLIE..THANK YOU...LUCY
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by greysewist
31 Dec 2015
You may have forgotten to hit the Upload button Lucy. We'd love to see Ellie if you want to try adding her picture again.
by lucypiwow
31 Dec 2015
NO I HIT UP LOAD.THE CIRCLE WENT ROUND AND ROUND FOR 1 HR AND IT DID NOT UOLOAD..
by rescuer
01 Jan 2016
Lucy, you need to put Internet Explorer into Compatibility Mode in order to upload pictures here or use a different browser like Chrome or Firefox. There is a post in the Q&A section with instructions.
12613Thank you SS for the lovely snack mat & mug rug. Very pretty and nicely done!
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www.cuteembroidery.com
115756By my calculation there are seven gifts left to be shown.....
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by spendlove
edited 30 Dec 2015
I haven't heard anything from 3 people yet, I know the other 4 have arrived.
140717Thank you to my SS. These towels are BEAUTIFUL!! They will go so well in my new flat.
Wishing all the best for 2016.
Lotsa Love
Nicky
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by greysewist
30 Dec 2015
They are lovely towels (though one would have been fine!). A beautiful name to go with them!
2162Look what my lovely SS made for me. Thank you I love it.
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45918This is the picture maelyn1308 was having problems with.
I recognise the lovely design by Martine!
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by greysewist
30 Dec 2015
This is a lovely and also practical gift. With the redwork/colourwork it can still be used as a pincushion. Nice work SS and lovely design, Mops.
by pennifold
edited 30 Dec 2015
I love this little pin cushion, reminds me of a Biscornu. Well made SS, love Chris
140717WOW! everyone made such lovely gifts! As always Sue you did an outstanding job putting this together and hopefully keeping your sanity through it all!
Hugs
Diane
22354Apologies to my SS for taking so long to post but THANK YOU for your beautiful gift. I have been sent a beautiful fsl heart shaped trinket box. Pictures often don't do justice to work and my photo doesn't show the stunning purple colour as its much more vivid than my photo here. There are also small silver decorations within the design. Please could my SS let Sue know where the design came from. Thanks
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by graceandham
29 Dec 2015
A lot of work. I've stitched one, but put it away for when my son finds exactly the right girl to give a ring to. Won't do that one again!
115756Sorry it has taken me so long to get these pics up, but I have been under the weather for several days and then today a client came in needing it done immediately of course! Anyway, many thanks to my SS for the lovely apron (cats are my favorite) and also for the clever hiding place for valuables. Hugs to all. Nan W
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by greysewist
28 Dec 2015
Very nice cat print fabric on the apron and a much longer and more detailed secret stash hanger than I'd seen before. Nice gifts, SS.
11927Thanks SS for my bag ,it will come in very handy when I go shopping
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by greysewist
28 Dec 2015
Less plastic in landfills has to be a good thing. Where I live, most seem to take their own bags shopping nowadays. Good thinking, SS.
23581I want to thank my ss for my pincushion. I love the colors and it will be well use. I going to put it by my sewing machine.
Thank again
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by rescuer
28 Dec 2015
maelyn1308 Please look at the Q&A section for instructions o n how to upload your photo here for us. There is also a post in the Q&A on how to edit your comment so you do not need to make another comment.
Let us know if you need more help
842140717My SS gift finally arrived yesterday, Very pretty FSL angles. Very dainty and well sewn, earrings and a pendant, I will wear them proudly as I boast who they were from. Thank you SS sister!! Happy New Year to all, hugs, Dolly
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45070My SS read my post. I received elephants. The tribal towel and an FSL piece. I had not seen either design as far as I know! Thank you so very much!
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by greysewist
27 Dec 2015
Both gifts are really nice. I think I may have seen the FSL elephant at Stitch Delight.
173693Couldnt wait so got my Neighbour to open for me as we are away. WOW and double WOW I am going to LOVE this, Neighbour says that it fits my Lazy Susan and so matches my curtains. She is sooo jealous heheee "to bad so sad" Thankyou to my SS Will comment more when we get home in aprox a few weeks :))
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by pennifold
27 Dec 2015
WOW! is right Pauline, this will suit your kitchen colours perfectly. Have a great break and I'll see you in the New Year. Have a Happy New Year wherever you will be. Love Chris
by greysewist
27 Dec 2015
You have a really good neighbour to do that for you as well as take a pic for us all to see as well. I'm glad you (& we all!), got to see it now. It's really nice, and great earthy colours. Good job, SS. I bet you're also relieved that it's been seen
by Leaha
27 Dec 2015
I can see why you were anxious to eye this beauty. Almost makes me wish I quilted...NOT.
by dragonflyer
27 Dec 2015
Beautiful...great job SS...and thank your neighbor for "showing" us before you got home!
42046oops forgot to add photo. I have many & am truly thankful. Not sure if you can tell but a close up shows in the middle are a square of crystals that really sparkle
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by pldc
27 Dec 2015
it came with this note as well... Design is from Sew Michelle by modified by me. I think she modified it beautifully
by greysewist
27 Dec 2015
This towel seems perfect for you Loralye. Your SS has done a nice job of the applique, crystals and the satin border. Very nice result!
by pennifold
27 Dec 2015
Ooh! this is lovely and would lovely in my blue home! Well done to the SS as it is beautiful sewn out and decorated. Love Chris
299559I am sorry I didn't post right away we have been away for Christmas to visit with our daughter her hubs & the grand kids. Unfortunately I have come down with a cold but tis the season & I am sure I will be just fine. My ss gift arrived just in time & it is lovely & a the perfect accompaniment for our kitchen Christmas colours! Thank you so very much
299559WOW!! To all the SS out there...
ALL the gifts are BEAUTIFUL!!
Congrats to all
Regards
Nicky
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2162We still have a house full of family - but, I wanted to show you my Huge Secret Sister gift!!! It is a beautiful large pillow with 4 embroidered shells and sea life on it. The colors are wonderful and the pictures simply cannot do it justice!! I love it and I thank you Secret Sister, where ever you are!! Oh, and thank you for the embroidered card - a work of art!! Merry Christmas to all!! Hugs, Laura*
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by zoefzoef
26 Dec 2015
oh yes indeed. These are really super nice designs ! and they fit perfect on the pillow. Great job SS !
by greysewist
26 Dec 2015
These are all really nice designs and stand out so well on the dark background. Really nice work, SS.
by toogie
09 Jan 2016
You hit the jackpot, so to speak! This is a beautiful job, whoever made it.Good thing we don't know who it was, we'd all be pestering her for one, for us-lol
96275Sorry about double posts, Didn't get pictures in other post. My gift is 3 ornaments. I have been going to do ginger houses, so now I have them. #2 is ornaments on my tree. Almost everything on my tree is homemade. Thank You SS.
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by greysewist
26 Dec 2015
These ornaments fit so perfectly into your life. You must have given the right hints or your SS did some good research -they are lovely!
by cfidl
27 Dec 2015
Wow! It is so wonderful to have all the homemade items and to finish it with this gift is perfect.
by pennifold
27 Dec 2015
Such a beautiful set of Christmas ornaments, just perfect for your tree. Love Chris
41781Thank you Secret Sister for the beautiful gift. God bless.
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by greysewist
26 Dec 2015
Outstanding floral designs and a beautiful personalised gift. Well done, SS!
4006Well I finally am getting to sit down from a very busy Christmas day, filled with fun, much cooking and much cleanup!. Our whole family is here with us, and it has been a special day. Dear Secret Sister thank you so much for my wonderful Tooly Tool Organizer Easel. It is in my favorite color of blue and I love the embroidered vintage dress form and scissors and thread. Such a handy, beautifully made gift. I feel very special to be the recipient. Thank you, thank you, very much!
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by spendlove
26 Dec 2015
Ah ha - that looks very much like my gift, but with a totally different colour scheme and choice of fabrics!
Aren't we lucky?
by greysewist
26 Dec 2015
I love how we can have 2 similar but different items made. This one is lovely as well. Great and thoughtful gift, SS!
by pennifold
27 Dec 2015
Such another beautiful object. So useful too, well done to the SS. Love Chris
1431thank you to my Secret Sister for the lovely snowflakes. They are hanging om y Christmas tree.
Hugs
Diane
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by crafter2243
25 Dec 2015
I am glad you were able to post your gift. They are beautiful and I bet look just marvelous on your tree. Great gift from you Secret Sister.
22354Merry Christmas Cuties!
I am hoping that my cutie secret sister is willing to post a tutorial on how she did my present cuz I love it!! My husband begged me to make some for us but I wasn't sure how to.
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by greysewist
25 Dec 2015
This towel has been so nicely done. You're a very lucky Cutie. Is that a couple of those Cam Snaps many have been using?
by embquilt
25 Dec 2015
They do have snaps - I don't know the brand. I use babyville and the hobby lobby sewology brand myself
Inside the folded potholder is a wooden dowel
by crafter2243
25 Dec 2015
Very christmasy. Love The way towel and hanger go together. Very nicely done.
1966Thank you Secret Sister Santa for my lovely piece of Christmas fabric...and the so handy Fiskars Spring-Loaded Shears..Love them!! Thank you so very much...I shall have a head start for Christmas 2016!
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by pennifold
25 Dec 2015
Gorgeous piece of Christmas fabric and a great idea with those shears. Love Chris
by greysewist
25 Dec 2015
That's a lovely bright piece of fabric -I hope we get to see what you do with it. Scissors are a perfect companion. Good thinking SS.
by crafter2243
25 Dec 2015
One can never have enough scissors and the ones you received are great. I wonder what you will make with that pretty fabric.
318460Dee asked me to post this picture of the gift she received - she loves it!
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by greysewist
25 Dec 2015
What a nice set of chooks! They would be lovely on anyone's table. Good job SS :)
140717Merry Christmas to all.
Thank you so much secret sister. I feel as if I had received 2 gifts. Since one was a card you were staying within the “one” rule. I will treasure both items. I am only sorry that my picture taking skills do not do justices to the beauty of the items, specially of the angel which is full of sparkle. Thank you so much
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by pennifold
25 Dec 2015
Beautiful Angie and I think she has captured you - you are an Angel! Love the little coaster/mug holder etc. Love Chris
109774This is the wonderful gift that my SS sent to me. I love it, even the backing is bonnet fabric. Thanks again. G
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by crafter2243
edited 25 Dec 2015
Very unique. Love the old fashioned feel this piece has. Your secret sister did a great job.
by toogie
09 Jan 2016
Serious thought went into making this project...finding just the perfect lining adds such a personal touch. Great job SS.
7528Here is my gift - it is an absolutely beautiful sewing caddy. However, I am at a loss as to the use of the plain green fleece section. I hope someone can enlighten me!
Thank you SS, I really appreciate the time and effort which has gone into this lovely gift.
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by crafter2243
25 Dec 2015
It is a very nice gift and super practical. Could it be that the plain fleece is for saving needle and pins?
by pennifold
25 Dec 2015
The anchor is a good idea, but I'd personally use it for placing pins and needles in it. Beautiful and useful gift Sue. Love Chris
by greysewist
25 Dec 2015
Did the organiser manage to keep her SS Cutie a secret from herself??? The fleece part could be as others have said, a mat for under the machine, a pin and needle mat, or perhaps a protective layer so that sharp or metal stuff doesn't rub :) Very nice indeed, SS!
by ethan
25 Dec 2015
A real mystery this fleece, perhaps it is to keep hands warm when sewing. If you find the answer let us all know. G
by sewfrenzie
25 Dec 2015
crafter 2243 is correct, it is for saving pins. You roll it up to stick your pins in. Here is a link to a site that has the pattern for those interested in making one. http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/se...
by toogie
09 Jan 2016
The fleece may be used underneath, when your easel stands, you think? There is pockets for machine needles but I'm sure you could use the fleece for hand needle,as well as the standing of the easel so it doesn't slip, when used. Either way, a very nice project,SS.
140717My daughter opened my gift during a skype conversation. We both owed and awed as she opened the package. It is a beautiful gift which I appreciate very much. My son will take it to me in early January and I am looking forward to receiving it. Thank you Secret Santa. G
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by ethan
25 Dec 2015
It posted above as after writing about my fantastic gift I could not get the photos to load. Sue had posted her SS before I got my photos to submit.
7528Well, here is my ss gift, ..for sure I feel spoiled. One picture to post how nice it is, isn't enough, because all sides are special.. It is in my favorite color, flowers that I like ( even those on the fabric!) my ss sister sure did some research ! Thank you sister ! On monday I will thake it with me and show off at work ! .. Hey did you notice that I have a special text on it !
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by greysewist
edited 25 Dec 2015
That really is outstanding. Lovely contrasting colours and fabrics and so nicely put together -excellent effort, SS!
148911Well I just got home from work and since my SS gift is the only one I have to open I am not waiting any longer. It is hard to tell in the picture but the fabric in this cute little bag is ladies holding sewing related items. Thank you Secret Santa Sister. Merry Christmas to all.
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22595Thank you SS I love it and will think of you every time I use it Hugs Raelene
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by greysewist
24 Dec 2015
That's really nice Raels and a great background for the pic, too. Nice work, SSC :)
76409Here is my gift, Thank you SS it's great :)
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by greysewist
24 Dec 2015
That is so pretty, Cindy. Your SS has put a lot of thought and care into that. I don't recall seeing that central design before -it's lovely.
by CindyG
25 Dec 2015
I believe it could be used as a pin cushion. It is about the size of a ladies hankie.
354324:12:15 Good News My Neighbour phoned me, My parcel arrived.. Sooooo no pic till the new year. Ohhh cannot wait. So i say Thankyou so much in advance to my SS . I WILL Love your gift.
As the saying goes. The Best will be Last
Pauline xx
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by greysewist
24 Dec 2015
I'm surprised you didn't ask your neighbour to open it and send a pic, Pauline :)
by Leaha
24 Dec 2015
Maybe as my little friend says...'she wants to be in suspenders' awhile longer. lol
by nonna57
24 Dec 2015
Should i ask her to open fro me or shall i wait. Mabey my SS might pop in a hint :)
by greysewist
25 Dec 2015
Depends on whether you get more joy from the actual opening of the parcel or from knowing what's in it, I think!
42046Here is my gift. I absolutely love them. They are in my favourite colours and of course contain my favourite things -dogs! Thankyou so much Secret Santa Cutie -you have done very well indeed!
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23163Good morning, it's 7.00am in Newcastle and my gift is just stunning. It's a hand drawn picture of a Rooster. It's just beautiful and the hours of expert work astounds me. God bless whoever made this for me.
Merry Christmas everyone, and I wish peace, health and joy for the coming festive season and may 2016 bring everything you wish for.
Love and blessings Chris, Newcastle, Australia
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by pennifold
24 Dec 2015
When you click on the picture it goes to the correct position - weird hey? Love Chris
by greysewist
24 Dec 2015
Your gift is really and truly stunning, Chris. We have a very artistic Cutie among us. Lovely work, SSC.
by nonna57
24 Dec 2015
Wow Chris . He is Stunning. Lucky you to receive this and clever cutie that made it. Well done :)
by zoefzoef
25 Dec 2015
Great gift! I best it must have taken hours. What kind of material was used ? Ink, paint,... ,
by dragonflyer
25 Dec 2015
Wow...looks a bit Mendhi style...would love to see this as an embroidery design...great job SS...
234498Well... my SS gift has not arrived so I wanted to let my Cutie SS know that I understand how life gets in the way and to NOT worry but to have a great Holiday, with hugs, Dolly
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by greysewist
24 Dec 2015
Fingers crossed that your gift arrives soon. It's certainly the time of year for tolerance and understanding. I'm sure it'll be worth the wait and meanwhile you get to enjoy seeing lots of other gifts and know the work that has gone into them :)
45070OMG!!! It is Christmas Eve here in VA. My envelop is still laying in the chair, I can't believe I haven't opened it. Go to my Nephew's tonight and to my Friend's house, and his family tomorrow. Won't be home until late tomorrow afternoon. I will open it then.
Merry Christmas to everyone!!! And the Happiest New Year.
Kathy
6257They aren't awake yet, Sue! Happy Christmas and a good rest to you.
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by greysewist
24 Dec 2015
Well, priorities this morning went as follows: Feed cat, walk 2 greyhounds, water out front, feed dogs, water out back (we're expecting 35deg Celsius here today -ugh!). Then I've opened my gift from my secret santa Cutie -now that my time is my own :) It's fantastic. About to load a photo.
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