It is now just after 1200 GMT on Christmas Eve so it must already be Christmas Day where some of you are! Please post pictures of your Secret Santa gifts here (lets try to keep them together for the Wow factor!)
I'll start the ball rolling with this amazing collection of handmade cards and gifts which have arrived at my house over the last three weeks. I haven't included the other cards as they wouldn't fit the picture but ten of them had koalas and similar on and contained each a beautiful fsl napkin ring. The lovely fsl book mark came from USA and the stocking came from the Netherlands. Huge thanks and hugs to you all.I haven't peeped at my actual SS gift as I'm saving it for tomorrow.
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Congratulations Sweats, what is a beautiful and difficult organization.
It seems to me a good way to if you do friendships. Congratulations girls! All the jobs are great!
3172Here this the other table rail side, the beautiful card and the clearest embroideries.
Thanks SS. I LOVED!!
Simply gorgeous,gorgeous!!
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by shuede
13 Jan 2012
Excellent all the way around: great designs, great embroidery, great runner pattern, and great color choices of fabric! An A+ for your SS!!
by meganne
14 Jan 2012
Oh they are lovely designs Dilceia.
And the surprise is that you actually received a GIFT that didn't get lost and it got through Brazilian Customs. That is GREAT news.
4691946919My friend's secret present, it arrived today.
See how pretty!! Thanks, my secret friend, know that I am enchanted. Very useful and of very good taste! One way to wonderful table!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was magnificent in my table!
Woohoo!!
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by shirlener88
12 Jan 2012
Dilcéia, WOW that is lovely on your table - your SS made a lovely table runner just the right size for that table. Way to go SS.
by dilceia
12 Jan 2012
I forgot to take the photo from other side, it is pretty with the fabric on Christmas. I am going to use of the two sides.
Thanks my secret friend! It was worth to waits!!!!
by meganne
12 Jan 2012
WOW, Lucky girl! Well Done SS.
Pity we can't see the designs Dilceia, what are they?
by meganne
13 Jan 2012
Hello Sweet Dilceia,
What are the designs on it?
Can you show us close up pictures of the designs?
Pretty please.
by leenova54
13 Jan 2012
My problem is my house is so cluttered you can't find my table, if there is a flat surface it is piled with stuff, can't get hubby to keep it cleared off! I have seen some beautiful homes on here and mine isn't so I can't make it pretty with things like this. :(
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I believe there are still three Cuties who are still waiting for their gifts to arrive.
Please don't forget to let everyone know when you receive them.
hugs n love, Meganne
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by sewfrenzie
10 Jan 2012
Will do when I get mine. I hope the sick machine is getting bewtter for my secret santa cutie
122864Lovely all of it. I just love the serviette rings. Well done SS
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211079122864My spreadsheet tells me that there are just three presents left to be received - we are so nearly there!
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22354I arrived home late last night after holidays with my family, to find a SS parcel waiting for me. Looking at this magnificent array of gifts, Santa must have heard all my excuses, and thought I was nice after all, LOL.
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by dlonnahawkins
06 Jan 2012
WOW - what an assortment of very nice things, and you must like roses. Great towels, and I love that little bag. Way to go SS.
by shirlener88
06 Jan 2012
Ruth, how wonderful - you did get spoiled with so many usefula and lovely gifts - the little a big bag are very nice, as well as the towels and napkin/hanky. Way to go SS.
by meganne
06 Jan 2012
WOW! What gorgeous gifts!
Another SS who can't count to one, can I have one of the SS's this year. LOL!!!!
Seriously, Well done SS, beautiful work.
by bokkieborduur
07 Jan 2012
Beautiful gifts. I feel the same as Meganne, can I also have a SS that can't count to one, happy with my gifts, not complaining.
by meganne
07 Jan 2012
Ah Polly, nice to see you here.
No, I am thrilled to pieces with my gift, it was truly made with love, it shows in every stitch.
Just thought, since I think I know who this SS is, that I would support Sue in her desire to keep the playing field even, ONE HANDMADE GIFT, by all, for all. SETS are counted as ONE.
Giving more can lead to discontent or feelings of inadequacy and discourage new SS's to join as they feel they couldn't possibly give so much, as some here have.
by meganne
07 Jan 2012
more even, ONE HANDMADE GIFT, by all, for all. SETS are counted as ONE.
Giving more can lead to discontent or feelings of inadequacy and discourage new SS's to join as they feel they couldn't possibly give so much, as some here have.
by greysewist
09 Jan 2012
Welcome home from holidays, Ruth. Love the colours chosen by your SS. Nice job, SS.
5215Killiecrankie is having internet problems so she asked me to post a picture of her gift. It is so shiny it has her reflection in it as she took the photo - nice touch!
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by dlonnahawkins
06 Jan 2012
What a nice gift - this is very unusual, and a great gift. Thanks for the posting help.
by shirlener88
06 Jan 2012
This is stunning - I sure like the way that it is put together - very thoughtful and pretty - WAY to go SS.
by sewdeb
08 Jan 2012
What a great way to display - an ornament - within an ornament! Beautiful! Well done, SS!
140717shazells has aked me to put photo of her gift with aplogies as her camera is not working
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by spendlove
06 Jan 2012
Thanks for helping! Lovely cross stitch - I think there is only one other gift in this type of stitch. Well done SS.
by dlonnahawkins
06 Jan 2012
Thanks for helping to post. I have never done cross stitch - and really need to give it a try. Great job SS.
by shirlener88
06 Jan 2012
Thanks for helping - these are wonderful gifts - I love the FSL Butterfly and the cross-stitch and crochet hanky are very speical indeed. Well done SS.
by sewdeb
08 Jan 2012
Wonderful assortment! I love the cross stitch and the crocheted edge is lovely! Great job, SS
76409Wow, great secret santa gifts, lucky cuties..may you all enjoy them in GOOD health!!!
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14208Wow! I received my Gift from my Secret Santa today. What lovely Christmas ornaments! Will defintely try to get a design pack to make some myself, and have a Christmas Tree full of Embroidered ornaments next year! Thank you so much to my SS for this lovely gift.
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by bokkieborduur
04 Jan 2012
This is realy lovely Betsie, every year when you put it on your tree you will remember your SS.
by read180
04 Jan 2012
Wow how lovely. I love that cross. Can anyone tell me where that is from.
Cindy B
847Wow! I received my Gift from my Secret Santa today. What lovely Christmas ornaments! Will defintely try to get a design pack to make some myself, and have a Christmas Tree full of Embroidered ornaments next year! Thank you so much to my SS for this lovely gift.
847First of all I want to apologize to my SS for not posting sooner. We've spent all the holidays with the exception of Christmas morning out of town and we just returned last night DH took the pics for me and they are definitely not the best in the world but will have to do for now. My SS gave me the cutest Ginger kitchen towel, A sleeping mask which will get a lot of use as DH watches tv all night long, a very nice FSL bookmarker, a card and the most useful and thoughtful Prayer Pocket it's beautiful, has a magnet on the back so I can keep it handy it's alreay getting a good workout. Again I apologize for my short comings. Hugs Karen
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by kttyhwk4
04 Jan 2012
I forgot to mention the FSL Angel, sorry about that she is lovely and so well done and I love the little charm that is attached. Thank you for all my great gifts. Hugs Karen
by shirlener88
04 Jan 2012
Karen, tese are lovely and very nice gifts - I would love to hear more or see the prayer pocket better. It sure looks like something many of us could use. Way to go SS.
by sewdeb
08 Jan 2012
Terrific gifts! I'd love to know more about the prayer pocket - I think a lot of us could use one ourselves! Way to go, SS!
20661I finally made it home 1AM this morning after traveling by RV for 17 hours straight from Waco TX to Milaca MN! I am still viberating, lol! I went to get my mail from the Post Office and no secret santa gift for me. I sure hope my Secret Santa is feeling better soon!! Or whatever the reason for the delay was is resolved. Yes, Sue did contact me to let me know there would be a delay so I am sending Prayers out to my Secret Santa in hopes that things will be right as can be soon for her. Thanks Sue for all the hard work you put into these Secret Santa extra exchanges you do for us!!
Diane
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by read180
04 Jan 2012
What a long ride. I will pray that you SS is up and on the mend soon.
Cindy B
by sewfrenzie
07 Jan 2012
SUe let me know that the "Dear to My Secret Santa" that is ill is her machine. So glad its not a family member or pet, but still sending out well wishes to her. :-)
Diane
by marietta
08 Jan 2012
Sorry to hear, but something will come your way, I only received something late in January last year, and it was from some one who saw that I had received nothing. It was so nice to receive a belated gift.
2235414208This is Fiona, posting.
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132773Fiona, managed to load her SS gift,
thought I would reload here for her.........
THANK YOU to my secret santa who made and sent me the most wonderful BIG sewing bag - obviously knows me well - have sewing, will travel !!
THANK YOU SO MUCH. Much appreciated and a wonderful way to start a new year!!!
PS: been using it a lot already!
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by shirlener88
03 Jan 2012
Thanks Yvonne - Fionna this is a lovely and very useful bag - so happy to know that you are enjoying the use of it already - Way to go SS.
by dlonnahawkins
03 Jan 2012
What a great bag - and glad you are putting it to good use. Way to Go SS.
132773I have received my SS. gift but unable to get a picture. It is a Christmas cup and mug rug I think it's called. It has a snowman which I love. Thanks Secret Santa damaris
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by shirlener88
03 Jan 2012
Yes, succh a pity - a good way to thank you SS for the gift - is to show it off. But, way to go SS I am sure the gifts were wonderful.
29242ok, now I'm finally coming back to home, after wonderful christmas holidays with my family, and I'm so pleased to find my secret santa gift in my mailbox ! Thank you my dear secret santa for this lovely table cloth, the beautiful fsl bookmark and the cute postcard. I lova my gifts, thanks a lot !!! I wish you, my cuties friends, a very happy new year and a wonderful day, hugs and kisses from France, Céline
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by shirlener88
03 Jan 2012
Celine, what a lovely table cloth and your other gifts are great, too. Way to go SS, alot of work in this one.
by meganne
05 Jan 2012
I love these colourline Christmas designs, Never would have thought to use them like this though. Well Done SS
3493211079My gift from my SS. Two handtowels for the Kitchen. Handmade Christmas card and something that no other Cutie got from their SS- Fruit cake.
Thanks SS you must be a marvellous women. Hugs Marie
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by asterixsew
01 Jan 2012
Lovely customised gifts so no one else in your family can try and claimthem
by castelyn
01 Jan 2012
Marie, glad to see that the postman found you. Thanks for sharing your gifts. Hugs Yvonne
by greysewist
01 Jan 2012
These are beautiful. Love the colours and the alphas. Excellent work SS. Hope we can get near 100% of pics put up this year!
by sewdeb
02 Jan 2012
Embroidery and food! Now that is what I call a great gift pack! Well done, SS!
11877Absolutely love my gift - Tea shower? It is so beautifully done.
EAK
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by shirlener88
01 Jan 2012
Elisabeth, those poinsettia's are lovely - what is this stitched on - it looks so delicate. Way to go SS.
by elizabethak
03 Jan 2012
It was difficult to photograph as it's on a white net background. I think in SA we call them tea shower - a cover for food on the table to prevents flies and other insects sitting on your food
6339I think we still have about 10 to go, but it is difficult to keep track when the posts jumble up every time comments are added!
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by castelyn
02 Jan 2012
I know that "Fleabag", Fiona received hers, but I don't see her picture as yet.
Hugs Yvonne
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44904ttt just in case someone is looking for their SS gift...hugs and Happy New Year all x0x0x0
27071Poor Terri has been trying for ages to upload her picture but the gremlins are against her!
She absolutely adores the gift - isn't the fabric gorgeous?
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by shirlener88
31 Dec 2011
Terri (twee) this a lovely bag and matching smaller bags - what pretty fabric - I like the hot pad, too - WAY to go SS.
by lenamae
31 Dec 2011
Sue would like to thank you for all the wonderful work you did on this SS It was so much fun.Lena Mae
by sqdancer
31 Dec 2011
A wonderful give, beautiful choice of materials...great work SS, enjoy Terri and Happy New Year...
by zoefzoef
31 Dec 2011
What a nice bag ! I've always said that I'm not such a bag-lover. But this one for sure would be nice for me too ;-) What function is the Snowbear ?
Great job SS !
by dlonnahawkins
31 Dec 2011
What a great assortment of gifts...and like the others that fabric for the bags is gorgeous. Great job SS.
by pcteddyb
31 Dec 2011
I believe the bottle hanging from the bag is a little sanitizer holder. Way to go SS.
by leenova54
02 Jan 2012
I have to oooohhh and ahhhhh over this one, love the colors, what a great gift!
140717211079Finally home and here is a picture of my gifts from my SS - Thank you so much - love the tote so big and roomy...hope your Christmas was great and hugs and a big thank you Glenda x0x0x0 Sorry to have kept you waiting !! Happy New Year ....
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by shirlener88
30 Dec 2011
My goodness that is a lovely and roomy tote and a pretty FSL angel and is that a card or a mug holder? Way to go SS.
by janetedna
31 Dec 2011
Are they palm trees? Funny (ha, ha) Christmas motto, if you're in a hot country! Well done s.s. Jan in the UK.(Not a hot country!)
by meganne
31 Dec 2011
Lovely colourful tote. And it's obvious someone has a sense of humour... LOL!!!
Well done SS
by sqdancer
31 Dec 2011
This bird will be flying south soon and the bag will be going with me for sure...plan on taking it to the pool every day...
by zoefzoef
31 Dec 2011
What a nice bag ! Nice colors too. It is a pitty I can not see the FSL angel any better. Well done SS !
27071Finally back home and opened my SS gift last night, a great tote bag, an angel and a hand made Christmas Card - Thank you SS, I will get a picture taken on uploaded sometime today....Hugs Glenda x0x0x0
27071Still a few pictures to be posted (and a few gifts still in transit.)
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140717I have just received my SS Gift from India. Wow!!!Two beautiful embroidered doilys. Too late for this Christmas but will certainly take pride of place for Christmas 2012. Thank you very much SS. I love them. A big thank you to Sue for organizing all the fun we have receiving the gifts from all over the world.
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by shirlener88
29 Dec 2011
Gayle, these are lovely - you will enjoy them year after year - they could be used longer than at Christmas time, actually. Way to go SS from India.
by gayle950
29 Dec 2011
I like to keep special things for Christmas. Just to make Christmas Special for the family.
by leenova54
30 Dec 2011
That is something I would not put away and keep for just Christmas, year round sounds good to me. Of course, I don't have a nice organized house with a cleared off table in any room! Slobs I tell you, slobs, lol!
14513I want to thank Sue again for organizing this Secret Santa gift exchange...what fun we all have! And what beautiful gifts, from all over the world! Happy New Year to you all
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5648TTT so the Cuties that have not yet had a chance to post their gift can find the string.
11271Managed it this time.
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by amazinggrace
29 Dec 2011
Yep, I did it!
Just look at what my Secret Santa made for me, isn't it fantastic! What a clever Santa indeed. The stitches are all beautifully formed, the tension is spot on and it's been mounted with thought and precision. A wonderful wall hanging for many years to come. Thank You Secret Santa, I love it!
by shirlener88
29 Dec 2011
My goodness this is an adorable wall hanging and as you say - made with thought and precision. Way to go SS.
by sewdeb
30 Dec 2011
What a lovely wall hanging! I love the idea of the circle border! So unique! Beautiful work, SS!
by sqdancer
30 Dec 2011
Fantastic job SS, a great keepsake to be brought out and hung up every Christmas...
by greysewist
31 Dec 2011
This looks really nice. Lovely fabric in the border to match the design in the centre. Well done, SS.
5218Just look at what my Secret Santa made for me, isn't it fantastic! What a clever Santa indeed. The stitches are all beautifully formed, the tension is spot on and it's been mounted with thought and precision. A wonderful wall hanging for many years to come. Thank You Secret Santa, I love it!
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5218I am so excited that I can't wait until next year, I am already planning on what to make for my secrect pal!.
Hugs, mj
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2555Thanks to my SS for the lovely dish towel
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by janetedna
29 Dec 2011
He's the biggest Santa design I've seen to date. I wonder what size hoop? Lovely work, well done s.s.
by sewdeb
30 Dec 2011
What a jolly looking guy! I'm sure he makes you smile every time you see him! great job, SS
18960Happy holidays to you all. I have just arrived from a wonderful week-long family visit to Sherbrooke, Montreal, Ottawa, and Kingston. Now, I can finally post the photos of the beautiful presents my SS sent me. The table runner [I love cardinals!!!]looks amazing on our kitchen table; I think the black gives it a very elegant look. I LOVE it! The two embroidered towels are so well done and now give a festive air to the kitchen and the powder room. Thank you so much, Secret Santa...I love, LOVE them!
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by shirlener88
28 Dec 2011
These are such lovely gifts, I too love the table runner (I adore cardnials) - I like your presentation of each of the gifts, it makes them all look wonderful when they are displayed like this. Way to go SS.
by meganne
29 Dec 2011
Very Elegant table runner, the cardinal fabric is simply gorgeous! The added bonus of the towels is lovely. Well Done SS.
by cfidl
29 Dec 2011
Beautiful table runner! Candy cane towels are on my list for next year! Great job SS!
by janetedna
29 Dec 2011
Very festive gifts. Are cardinals just for Christmas or through the year? They are too exotic for the U.K. so I don't know. Well done s.s.
by sewfrenzie
29 Dec 2011
I really like your table runner! You can use it all winter long. :D Way to go SS. Lucky you askmvc! And everyone else, lol!
by askmcv
29 Dec 2011
Yes, I do plan to use it all winter long...it is beautiful. 'Janetedna', though the cardinal is a year-long bird in our area, it is more visible in the winter because of the red plumage against our [abundant] white snow.
I also wanted to say a HUGE thank you to the organizer of this Secret Santa exchange...it is sew much fun!
by michemb
29 Dec 2011
This is very nice, by the way you probably passed real close to my house on your way to Sherbrook, lol,
hugs
Michelle
5648I have a fabulous SS. I received 6 beautiful napkins with a matching center cloth, a deer ornament, and a bookmark with a lovely prayer on it. Thank you so much to my Secret Santa. Charla
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by shirlener88
28 Dec 2011
What lovely work went into these napkins and center cloth and the bookmark and ornament are just as cute. Way to go SS.
by sewdeb
30 Dec 2011
Oh, wow! you''re SS went above and beyond on your gifts! Lots of time and talent invested. They're absolutely beautiful! Well, done, SS!
by sqdancer
30 Dec 2011
Lovely job on those napkins, I'd find a use for them all year round...great job SS..
by greysewist
31 Dec 2011
Quite a bit of time went into that set, I think. Love the Reindeer ornament in particular, but it's all great. With the bookmark it makes it an all year round gift, too. Good on you, SS.
14208WOW! What talented cuties! Everyone got such nice things! :)
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by castelyn
29 Dec 2011
I agree, what lovely gifts we received. Thanks so much To Sue for arranging the SS gift swop.
Hugs Yvonne
201Due to a technical problem Mariëtta could not post her gift from her Secret Santa. She was over the moon with this lovely zippered bag and tissue case and she wishes to thank her SS.
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by marietta
03 Jan 2012
Thank you so much for posting for me Marthie. I just want to say thank you so much, to my SS, for my lovely bag, I love it to bits.
18960Thank you to my SS. I received a cute pair of earrings and the other gift I have to admit had me very perplexed for a while,(my daughter finally figured it out). I have never seen something like this and I think it is a sewing basket. Thanks again,
Hugs
Michelle
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by pcteddyb
28 Dec 2011
It does appear to be a "scrap" bag. You set it by your machine and you can put pins in the white part at the top and then you put your "scraps" - thread snips and things - in the little bag (and empty it when it gets full). Nice job SS.
by sewdeb
28 Dec 2011
What great gifts! Those ear rings are gorgeous! I could use one of those scrape baskets since it seems I'm always missing the trash can! LOL. Way to go SS!
by janetedna
28 Dec 2011
Very festive ear-rings and most useful workbag. It looks quite happy where it is, for working on a project in comfort, in the evening.
by shirlener88
28 Dec 2011
I love your little FSL tree earrings, but that scrap bag is really nice. Way to go SS.
by asterixsew
28 Dec 2011
The bag is great for colecting fabric that is cut from a overlock machine. Lucky you and the ear rings are very pretty
by shuede
30 Dec 2011
I really need one of these thread catchers! It's always been a problem for me. Are those the earrings from Sonia Showalter's site? Nice work, SS!!
by sqdancer
31 Dec 2011
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by cclark
31 Dec 2011
You will enjoy your thread catcher. My sister made one for me a few years ago and I always use it. Lovely earrings too!
by justsew
31 Dec 2011
I saw these on Cuties ptojects earlier this year I think it was Annitapach.I have wanted one ever since but not got round to making one yet. you are lucky, It is fantastic.
by read180
01 Jan 2012
What a lovely scrap bag. I have one and I love it. The earrings are awesome.
Cindy B
64451A big thank you to my SS. I collected my post this morning and I have received a beautiful apron and handmade card from my SS. As you can see I've already fitted it and it matches my kitchen too. Thank you again I love it. Eleen
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by shirlener88
28 Dec 2011
What a great apron - my grandmother always wore and apron and I do love the way this one looks on you Eleen - what a lovely hand made card, too. Way to go SS.
by sewdeb
28 Dec 2011
Oh, very nice! I'm sure you're going to use this gift throughout the year! Great job, SS!
by janetedna
28 Dec 2011
Everyone will know who's been cooking dinner when you wear this lovely apron. Well done s.s.
11528Just about two thirds of those taking part have now posted pictures of their gifts. Please bear in mind that some people have been away over Christmas so their gift will be at home waiting for them and also that a few gifts are still in transit. Patience is a virtue!
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by sewfrenzie
28 Dec 2011
I am one who is away from home still. I also know that my package may still bein transit becasue Sue let meknow my SS was having some unforeseen issues and might send late. I am okay with this.
Diane
140717Thank you very very much to my Secret Santa. I love the key holder with my initial- have been reading about these and now I have one! Happy New Year to all. BTW I have not commented on individual pictures but I must say I would be proud to receive any of these gifts - they are ALL fabulous. Nan W
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by shirlener88
28 Dec 2011
What a lovely gift bag and key holder - you FSL initial is made wonderfully. Way to go SS.
11927Thank you Secret Santa. The present was great indeed. Beautiful idea and really handmade. The table topper is double sided can be used for Christmas and other times. My sons have done the candle holders and candles too. I have enclosed some pictures of my Christmas collections and the crib done by my youngest son outside the apartment.Tomorrow I will put the some pictures of the crib lit in the night. The Christmas table topper is on the coffee table and on the organ with Santa's Christmas card.God bless. Bernadette de Souza.
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by arsenio
28 Dec 2011
The table topper from SS and the card is placed on the organ picture no 3. picture no1 & 2 the table topper is placed on the coffee table, with hand made candle holders made from coconut shells, paper flowers.
by shirlener88
28 Dec 2011
Thank you for claifing that - the table topper is lovely - what does the other side look like? Way to go SS, you did good.
by meganne
29 Dec 2011
Beautiful table topper, looks like it has tassels on it to hang it corner wise.
Well Done SS
4006Not the best picture, doesn't do these beautiful ornaments justice, but I finally got it uploaded. Thanks again SS!
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by shirlener88
28 Dec 2011
Becky, your 3D ornaments are lovely and I am sure you will treasure them for years and years - way to go SS.
by sewdeb
28 Dec 2011
Beautiful ornaments. I'm sure you'll treasure them for years to come! Great job, SS!
2308343Thank you Secret Santa> I finally have had time to take a picture and upload. I just love this little lantern. The little candle just glows so awesomely in the dark. It reminds me of the Star the Three Wise Men followed to the Christ Child, bringing there gold, frankincense and myrrh. Thanks sooo much.
Cindy B.
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by sewfrenzie
27 Dec 2011
What a lovely lattern. And what a lovely sentiment to go with it. Way to go SS.
by shirlener88
28 Dec 2011
Cindy, I love it, too - I really like your comment about it - I know you will enjoy using this - more than during the holiday time, as well. Way to go SS.
by janetedna
28 Dec 2011
Most unusual, interesting gift. A lot of pieces to attach together. Well done s.s.
by janetedna
28 Dec 2011
Most unusual and intricate gift. Lots of pieces to attach together. Well done s.s.
by spendlove
28 Dec 2011
This is a great use for these electric tea lights = I wonder where the design came from.
by sewdeb
28 Dec 2011
What a fabulous design! Lots of time, I'm sure, went into making this one! It is just lovely! Great job, SS! I'd love to know where the design came from, too.
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115775Pattianne asked me to post these pictures for her withe her comment.
"This is the OUT STANDING table topper and the Santa ornament I received from my Secret Santa. I LOVE-LOVE both, the workmanship was A+.
Thank you Secret Santa for all your hard work."
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by janetedna
27 Dec 2011
Both gifts are beautiful. The fsl is very delicate and both items are very festive. well done s.s.
by asterixsew
27 Dec 2011
The colours in the table topper are beautiful, I do like it. FSL is good too
by sewfrenzie
27 Dec 2011
Very nice! Great job SS! Thanks for posting for her Sue. You do so much for us. :D
Diane
by shirlener88
28 Dec 2011
It is such a lovely gift set - alot of work went into each and it shows - Way to go SS.
by sewdeb
28 Dec 2011
That table topper is gorgeous! And the Santa is beautiful, too!
Your SS put in extra effort on creating these lovely gifts! WAy to go, SS! And thanks, Sue for posting these so we all could enjoy them!
by shuede
13 Jan 2012
Great work, SS! Both things are outstanding. Where did the Santa lace come from??
140717My compliments to all secret Santa's , you all did a lovely job!
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743327Thank you SS for my wonderful gifts. I received a angel and kitchen tea towel, they are so beautiful! They match my kitchen perfect :)
Hugs Lee
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by shirlener88
27 Dec 2011
Wow, look at the darling angel and towel - that does match your kitchen very well Lee. Way to go SS.
by theduchess
27 Dec 2011
Love the stove. I want it!Love the look.!Had an AGA when I lived in Europe.
by quiltgrama
27 Dec 2011
Ladies just so you know that stove is the real macoy and she uses it every day. And FYI her whole house is like that. Totally amazing just like stepping into the victorian era. I love it!!!
63174Here is my lovely gift!!! I am so happy to receive it. My cats are trying to make friends with the new cat in the house!! Thank you SS
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by shirlener88
27 Dec 2011
How adorable is that cat - now tell us some about the other items, too. Way to go SS.
by dlonnahawkins
27 Dec 2011
What a cute door stop - I am guessing that is what it is. I remember them from when I was small - and great assortment of other gifts.
by zoefzoef
28 Dec 2011
What a nice cat. I'm sure my cat would like to get to known it better too. Is it a doorstopper like someone wrote ? What about the other gifts ? A wallet ,....
534My Secret Santa gift just arrive!!! A beautiful gold garland with 7 lovely, colorful FSL Angels! I love FSL and this is just perfect.
So thrill and thankful for being a part of the Cute family. I seldom recieve gifts from family, so this is just so special to know that there are others who know and appreciate and care. Thank you Secret Santa, you are wonderful!
Christie in Germany
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by shirlener88
27 Dec 2011
Christie, I relly like the FSL Angels - they are so delicate - WAY to go SS.
15036Wow keep looking at all the talented SS we have here. They have all done such a lovely job. thanks to everyone involved and Sue for allof her work organizing. Hugs Lisa
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12843I'd just like to say to everyone involved in this Secret Santa, "WELL DONE" in case I've missed anybody out when commenting on their gift and their s.s's inspirational work. All the best for 2012 Jan.
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by shirlener88
27 Dec 2011
I agree - if anyone was missed - it was an oversight. Can't wait to see the rest - are they coming soon Sue?
4131I received 3 beautiful fsl ornaments from my ss. I am having some trouble downloading the picture. I will keep trying. I loved my gift! Thanks so much SS!
230844904Sorry Here is my picture I goofed, hugs Lisa
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by quiltgrama
26 Dec 2011
Ok and it magically appears Wow!!! Thanks just mention Sues name and it works, thanks Lisa
by shirlener88
26 Dec 2011
Lisa, a great group of gifts - your ornaments will look wonderful on your tree next year. WAY to go SS.
by leenova54
27 Dec 2011
I love the Santa head FSL, I don't have that design, sniff sniff. What a great job your SS did, brand new ornaments for next years tree!
by sewdeb
27 Dec 2011
Wonderful assortment of gifts! Love the ornaments and the dress form and the... hee hee Great job, SS!
12843Here is my gift from my Sweet SS who had been in cahoots with someone in my family. I was starting to think I had been forgotten. It is a beautiful standing pin cushion, a fantastic shopping bag especially for Christmas as well as many FSl ornaments and a skate. Thanks for making my Christmas special. Great big Hugs Lisa
12843211079Thank you to my Secret Santa. I have waited to open the package bis Christmas, it was under the christmas tree with all the other gifts, and I come home only to day to be able to post the picture. I have received a beautiful table runner, the christmas tree and gits are embroidered on organza 8 times, it is really marvelous.
I put a close up picture to show to you how beautiful is the embroidery with the golden threads, I am delighted to see it on my table, with a vase on it.
A great thank you to my SS Hugs Claude
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by shirlener88
26 Dec 2011
Claude, this is stunning work and I can see why you want to get some use out of it - WAY to go SS.
by leenova54
27 Dec 2011
How nice, I could never use a table runner or place mats though, my DH won't let the table be cleaned off for more than 3 minutes! It is the one thing that infuriates me about him!
by arsenio
30 Dec 2011
Beautiful neat work. I liked the runner and will try doing next time. Beautiful idea. Is it done on spun material?. Great job S.S.
25533Thank you SO MUCH to my SS - I received a BEAUTIFUL lace angel and doily for her to sit on. She has little lace "buttons" down the back to put her together and the head sits on top of that. I also received a beautiful card and a magnetic lanyard with matching scissors. Way to go SS!
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by dlonnahawkins
26 Dec 2011
What a beautiful Angel - she can become a focal point for your Christmases to come. Great Job SS.
by lidiad
17 Jan 2012
Wow!!!!!!!! A super gift!!!!!!! and the extra goodies are very nice! Hugs, Lidia
11271Many thanks to my secret santa for my gift, a facecloth and a shoppingbag. What a nice idea for a shoppingbag and in my favourite colour. Thank you. Cecelia xx
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by sewdeb
26 Dec 2011
Very pretty and it's nice that it folds up so you always have a "green bag" (LOL, even if it IS purple 8-) Great job SS!
by shirlener88
26 Dec 2011
What a great bag - tht is so easy to carry along and you have another bag with you at any time and the cloth is lovely with your name - the colors are wonderful, too. Way to go SS.
by shuede
26 Dec 2011
Oh, I'd love the pattern for this! And these are my favorite colors! Way to go, SS!
by sewfrenzie
26 Dec 2011
It looks like you can fold it up and botton it until you need it so it fits in your bag or glove box. What an absolutely neat idea SS! Way to go!
1146okay, my turn now. Finally :-) I was waiting for it for some time. And last week with the strike. So the parcel took some more time to arrive. But today...8:30 am ; postmen at the door...it was not for me; 10:00 am door rang again -a friend came by; 12:00 letters fell in our postbox.. And there it was a letter...from my SS !! Look what has been sewed... In the beginning I though it was something for decoration in my Xmas tree. Then I pulled the button.. Oh no; did I break it ? No it is a very lovely tape mesure with my first letter of my name.
I 'll cherish it. THANK YOU SS !!
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by cutegirl
26 Dec 2011
WOW! That is a beautiful gift, sure is going to be very useful to you, lovely.
by dlonnahawkins
26 Dec 2011
What a great gift, and so cute. I have not seen anything like that, and glad that it was finally delivered to you.
by meganne
27 Dec 2011
WOW! What an amazing gift, I think I know what we will all be trying to make next. :-)
Well Done SS
148932Look at the beautiful gifts that my secret santa santa sent. Thanks so much it is appreciated. SORRY I TOOK OFF THE LOVELY GOLD BOWS, BEFORE I TOOK A PICTURE.
Hugs and love Yvonne
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by greysewist
26 Dec 2011
I think those chefs look terrific and what a great set it makes. Good job, SS.
132773I hope you all had a pleasant time on Christmas day, even those who aren't 100% and that the New Year brings good health and happiness.
Here's my most welcome gift from my S.S. A very pretty and useful sewing bag with lined pockets round the outside and several extras inside! Thank You Very Much Secret Santa
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by shirlener88
26 Dec 2011
janetedna, this is a darling sewing bag - loaded with goodies, too. Way to go SS.
by read180
26 Dec 2011
What a treat to get a little bag loaded with sewing items. Great idea and work SS
Cindy. B
by leenova54
27 Dec 2011
What a cute bag to organize all the sewing stuff, love the idea, great job to that SS. So many of them came up with new ideas, a great bunch of folks on here is all I can say!
4131Here is Stella's (theduchess) gift. She was having trouble with the picture.
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by greysewist
26 Dec 2011
That looks great and the colours go so well with your woodwork, Stella. Well done, SS, and thanks Sue for posting.
by shirlener88
26 Dec 2011
Stella, this looks lovely where yu have it - I like the cinnamon and candy canes in the cuppa - it is a great Christmas towel, just as you said. Way to go SS.
by read180
26 Dec 2011
Beautiful gift. Very festive and looks great where you have it hanging. Cindy B
by sewdeb
26 Dec 2011
Beautiful towel fit for a Duchess! Yep, it's too pretty to use!
Thanks, Sue for posting it! Way to go SS!
by dlonnahawkins
26 Dec 2011
Great towel Duchess - and love those colors. Just right for a Christmas Mug. Good job SS.
140717SANTA FOR GOT ME THIS YEAR,BOOO HOO HUM BUG.. BUT NOT NEX YEAR,HES CHECKEN HIS LIST AND HES DOING IT TWICW...HEHEHE,,,,,WOW WHAT BEAUTIFUL GIFTS,I CAN ONLY SAY WOW WOW WOW..ALLL SO EXCENENT..GOOD JOB..I HAVE THE FLUE I THINK.AND I HAVE TO MAKE SUPPER BOXING DAY,,WISH ME LUCK,,,,LOVE LUCY
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by meganne
26 Dec 2011
PATIENCE LUCY, I'M SUE YOU WEREN'T FORGOTTEN OR OVERLOOKED.
SOME CUTIES HAVE BEEN SICK, SOME HAD MACHINE PROBLEMS, SOME WERE JUST OVERWHELMED BY OUTSIDE INFLUENCES AND I'M SURE THERE WERE SOME WHO JUST RAN OUT OF TIME BECAUSE CHRISTMAS CAME UP IN SUCH A RUSH AND THEY WERE TRYING TO DO TOO MUCH.
by meganne
26 Dec 2011
(THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN SURE NOT SUE.)
..... SUCH A RUSH AND THEY WERE TRYING TO DO TOO MUCH.
AND THEN OF COURSE THERE'S THE OVERLOAD ON THE POSTAL SERVICES, WHICH MUST BE HUGE!!!
by greysewist
26 Dec 2011
You and I have both had the 'flu, Lucy, so you're not alone. Not sure if Santa didn't make it to you, or you forgot to write to Santa, but either way all will work out in the long run. Christmas will either be extended, or come again next year! Happy recovery and hope the supper goes well.
by beatie58
26 Dec 2011
Your gift will arrive albeit late! it will be all the more special...Hugs sally
by spendlove
26 Dec 2011
If you want to join the Secret Santa Scheme, please send an email to cutesecretsanta@yahoo.com
by meganne
26 Dec 2011
LUCY, IT APPEARS YOU DIDN'T SIGN ON FOR SECRET SANTA, SO I'M AFRAID YOU WON'T BE RECEIVING A GIFT.
YOU NEEDED TO CONTACT SUE AND SHE WOULD HAVE ASSIGNED SOMEONE TO BE YOUR SECRET SANTA AND SHE WOULD HAVE GIVEN YOU THE NAME OF SOMEONE FOR YOU TO SEND A GIFT TO.
by meganne
26 Dec 2011
SEND A GIFT TO.
PERHAPS YOU COULD JOIN UP FOR BIRTHDAY SANTA OR CHRISTMAS IN JULY SANTA. BUT YOU NEED TO REMEMBER IT IS A RECIPROCAL SCHEME, YOU GIVE ONE TO GET ONE.
1261378119My Secret Santa made the cutest snowman, crafted to perfection! He was in my kitchen garden window, along with a snowman collection, and somehow his hat managed to fall off in a sink full of water, and it was not able to be salvaged when found; hence, the picture shows him without his cute little hat. I will make another hat for him next year! Thank you, Secret Santa. I love him. Denise
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by asterixsew
25 Dec 2011
Denise this is a beautiful present, sorry to hear about his hat, what a great gift
by shirlener88
25 Dec 2011
Denise, this is a wonderfully crafted snowman and he will be happy to get a hat back - when you can craft one for him. Way to go SS, you have great talent.
by meganne
26 Dec 2011
Well I guess someone knows "Bald is beautiful!" hahahahaha
Maybe he was just hot being so rugged up inside the house?
Well done SS.
by sewdeb
26 Dec 2011
Cute gift! Sorry his hat "blew away" - I think Frosty had the same problem! 8-)
by dlonnahawkins
26 Dec 2011
Ah - he is just like Frosty - and his hat blew off. Very cute Santa - great workmanship SS.
by cclark
02 Jan 2012
He's so cute! I love the use of the tea light too! He can be out all winter. Nice job SS!
13907This is my gift and thanks SS. There are beautiful geisha heads embroidered 8 times across the upper fabric and the lower is brown fur. It is lovely and thanks again. I folded part of it back so the reverse can be viewed
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by shirlener88
25 Dec 2011
Caroline, this is really lovely and I am glad to see the backside of it, as well. Way to go SS.
by dlonnahawkins
27 Dec 2011
Oh, someone was very courageous to stich on fur - sure snuggly looking. Good job SS.
by meganne
28 Dec 2011
OK, I have to ask.
What is it??
Chris and I have been looking through all the lovely gifts & just have no idea what this one is????
by spendlove
29 Dec 2011
It is a scarf - fur on one side and the geisha fabric on the lining. So many Santas are emailing me to make sure that their gift is understood!
115775I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to Sue for all she has done to orginize our Secret Santa's all around the world and also I think the "Cuties" have out done themselves this year with all the beautiful gifts WELL DONE
Hugs Raelene
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by asterixsew
25 Dec 2011
Thanks Sue for the organisation and to all who took part creating such great gifts
by castelyn
26 Dec 2011
Thanks Sue for organising the Secret Santa. All the gifts are lovely so far. Well done to all. See my gift has not as yet been received as yet. Hugs Yvonne
by sewdeb
26 Dec 2011
Yes, Sue this has been such fun for us, but, I'm sure a big job at your end of it, and for that I want to say THANK YOU!! And Congrats for a job well done! Hugs and *'s Deb
by claudenicolas
26 Dec 2011
Thank you Sue, for organizing all the Secret Santa, it is a great success
by zoefzoef
26 Dec 2011
Thank you Sue for organizing everything ! I'm sure it has not been easy . Super !!
by theduchess
27 Dec 2011
Thanks Sue, for all your great work. You've managed to help bring joy to all of us. I had a lot of fun seeing the gifts. I could hear OOh--AAH all the way to my house-hehe.
by pattianne
27 Dec 2011
Sue you are a very special person - I just did not know how I was going be able to down load my pictures of my SS gifts.
I was so bummed last year because I was unable to master the down loading. MANY THANKS. pattianne
by gayle950
27 Dec 2011
Thank you Sue for all the work you put into the Secret Santa. You are an amazing woman. thank you again.
by beckybowman
27 Dec 2011
Thanks Sue. I imagine if we think how much work you put into SS we'd be way off what it actually is. Thanks for all your hard work.
by beatie58
28 Dec 2011
Huge thank you for all the work you have put into this SS to make it such a success! Sally
by sjbrower
28 Dec 2011
Let me add my thanks to you as well Sue. Thanks for taking time to organize this swap and make our holidays a bit more fun! --Sharon
76409My SS gift, thank you Secret Santa for my beautiful table runner how did you know I love Snowmen the fabric has lots of snowmen and stars and 4 embroidered snowman Love this! Merry Christmas hugs Sally
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by shirlener88
25 Dec 2011
How adorable is that? I love the way that the little embroidered snowmen have their own character - Way to go SS.
24342Here is my SS gift - 2 Sweet snowmen and a cupcake pin cushion!! I love them - thank you, Secret Santa - you are talented!! Merry Christmas!! Hugs, Laura*
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by shirlener88
25 Dec 2011
Laura, these are the cutiest two snowmen and that cupcake pin cushion looks yummy enough to eat. Way to go SS.
by lidiad
25 Dec 2011
The two snowmen couldn't be any cuter than that!!!!! Love the cupcake too! Hugs, Lidia
by read180
26 Dec 2011
Those two snowmen are sooooooooo cute, and the pincushion looks adorable. Great work SS. Cindy B
by zoefzoef
26 Dec 2011
those 2 fellows are just so adorable, and the pin cushion soo cute. What a nice art work SS !
by sewdeb
26 Dec 2011
Well, now, aren't these the cutest pair you're ever seen? And that pin cushion is too yummy! Way to go SS.
96283To those whose pics don't come up right away, it helps to sometimes wait a few minutes or a bit longer -if you know you hit the upload button. As it can be a bit of a delayed reaction. It might save some of them accidentally being doubled up. Better doubles than none though, just the same. Great work everyone!
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8047Hopefully this will work. Janet F
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by cfidl
25 Dec 2011
Wow! What a selection of goodies! I particularu like the vac carrier pattern! Nice crochet SS!
11927Received a lovely kitchen towel, FSL butterfly bookmark and FSL ornament all beautifully executed. Thank you SS.
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by shirlener88
25 Dec 2011
You are right, these are very lovely and well stitched FSL snowflake ornament and bookmark and the towel is very made, too. Way to go SS.
3562I got several wonderful things from my SS, starting with some crocheted dishcloths, a towel with roosters, which is the theme of my kitchen, 2 FSL ornaments, a CD of embroidery designs and topped off with a lovely card. Can't say Thank You enough. Merry Christmas to all. And a Blessed New Year. Janet F. in Texas
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by mrskiki
25 Dec 2011
Forgot to mention I added all this for inhislovinggrip. Will try again with the pic.
by shirlener88
25 Dec 2011
Janet, you really got a haul - these are all lovely gifts. I don't understand what you mean in your post: forgot to mention I added all this for inhislovinggrip. Can you just comment - under this picture and clarify that? These are wonderful gifts - WAY to go SS.
by greysewist
25 Dec 2011
'inhislovinggrip' would have been very happy with that loot! Designs as well? Lovely set of gifts. Well done, SS. And thanks for helping her post the pic, mrskiki!
11927My SS really has a talent for lovely hand & machine embroidery work - as can be seen on this stunning pillow with old world skaters. She also sent me a very lovely table runner with poinsettia's on each side and a beautiful design with Christmas sweets and poinsettia's. The table runner and pillow are made extremely well - this SS knows her craft. I loved the Pease Dove that was on the wonderful Christmas Card, that was sent, too. These pictures don't do these gifts justice - I was having trouble with my picture program today and finally gave up and didn't try to edit them, please excuse my lack of additional flare with borders and cropping. Way to go SS.
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by cfidl
25 Dec 2011
Wow! Love the poinsettia design. I could probably sit for an hour and just look at it!
by meganne
26 Dec 2011
Very talented Cutie and Shirlene, you deserve no less after all you've endured this past year. Well done SS.
by sewdeb
26 Dec 2011
What a beautiful assortment of gifts for a very deserving person! Well done, SS!
211079Hope this photo shows the just beautiful golden medallions embroidered on this table runner. I decided that my 'Angel of Light' would love to be displayed on my Secret Santa gift. Thankyou my Secret Santa for your gift but also for showing me how medallions, which I have never given a second glance to before, can be used. Hugs & Sparkles from minicow
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by shirlener88
25 Dec 2011
This is very lovely work and I like your unique presentation - WAY to go SS.
by greysewist
25 Dec 2011
You've shown that lovely gift so well. Beautiful work by your SS and good that it showed you another use for a design too. Nice work all round.
by read180
26 Dec 2011
What gorgeous work your SS has done and your Angel looks awesome on this table runner. Cindy B.
by sewdeb
26 Dec 2011
I agree, this is a gorgeous table runner, and your angel looks right at home sitting on it! Great job, SS!
5141Merry Christmas! My Secret Santa used all my clues and made the most fabulous gift for me! I received an exquisite Bald Eagle draped with gorgeous red roses! He of course is majestically framed so the Denver dust won’t get to him! He will be placed where I can see him daily and remind me of the beauty of friendship. Thank you Secret Santa!
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by shirlener88
25 Dec 2011
Christine, it is very lovely and I can see that it will be cherished by you - WAY to go SS.
by shuede
25 Dec 2011
Spectacular! A lot of work in this one. Your SS went all out! Just fantastic, SS!
by meganne
26 Dec 2011
Gorgeous eagle. Looks a bit like an Urban Threads design, which I just love.
Well done ss
by read180
26 Dec 2011
What a beautiful picture. Well done SS. This shall look stunning where ever you hang it. Cindy B
17369527071Thank you SS. I love all my gifts. The picture does not show the beauty of the FSL Madonna and Child. The center piece is WOW and is sitting on a table with my Hummels. New cosmetic bag, yippee, I needed a new one. Thank you so much for your beautiful gifts. Hugs..Carol
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by shirlener88
25 Dec 2011
Carol, looks like you got spoiled - these are each lovely gifts. Way to go SS.
by meganne
26 Dec 2011
WOW! That Dresden plate is stitched perfectly and a beautiful choice of fabrics I love the FSL too
Well done SS.
by shirlener88
26 Dec 2011
The more I look at that case - the more it looks like it is for fat quarters - rather than cosmetics - I guess is is all in what you need and how you use it - isn't it? Hehehe - Way to go SS.
by greysewist
27 Dec 2011
I thought that case looked like a cooler bag to store a picnic lunch in, so each to their own! It's great we can cater to our own wants/needs.
12165Wonderful assortment of goodies! Merry Christmas, Sue, and thank you for organizing the SS exchange!
Denise
13907I recived this nice sissor holder sissors and Christmas orniment .THANK you my sweet SS for this lovely gift and the card is awsome.hugsto my SS
Lenamae
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by shirlener88
25 Dec 2011
Lenamae, this scissor holder, scissors and lovely card are such a special gift - Way to go SS.
by shuede
25 Dec 2011
One can never have too many scissors, and you can certainly use them year round!
by dlonnahawkins
25 Dec 2011
Very nice - and that yo-yo tree ornament is just darling. Great Job SS.
by asterixsew
25 Dec 2011
Now you will never loose your scissors again as they have a lovely holder to keep them in. The fsl is great too
by meganne
26 Dec 2011
Very nice indeed, I love the Christmas tree ornament, so different. Well done SS
by read180
26 Dec 2011
The scissors case is fantastic. What a great idea. I am always hunting for my scissors. Cindy B
by sewdeb
26 Dec 2011
Great gifts - that scissors holder would be great to go to a class with - they shouldn't be "poking through"! Love the yo yo ornament, too cute!
32767I got a beautiful embroidered red dish towel.Can't upload(too large)Thank you SS.
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by lenamae
25 Dec 2011
towels are always handy and pretty to hang I got a beautiful one last year.Lenamae
by shirlener88
25 Dec 2011
Stella, so happy for you that you received a lovely embroidered red dish towel - too bad we can't view it, too - WAY to go SS.
15982Sorry, let's see if I can get it uploaded this time! This day started too early! 8-)
My Secret Santa couldn't have pleased me more! THANK YOU! I received this beautiful picnic cloth and two napkins. The cloth is 52" square and has embroidery on each corner (3 with the rose design and then the script "tea roses" on the 4th) She claims she is new at machine embroidery, but, there is nothing "beginner" about this lovely gift!! Thanks so very very much! Merry Christmas to you all! Deb
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by shirlener88
25 Dec 2011
WOW Deb, what a special gift - you can go on a picnic any time - you have all that you need. WAY to go SS.
by greysewist
25 Dec 2011
I don't think I'd wait for picnic weather to use this one. It'd be lovely in any sunny room if you have one, for your morning cuppa. Lovely work, SS.
by dlonnahawkins
25 Dec 2011
Wow - that is a special gift, and very good job for a beginner embroiderer. Way to go SS.
by meganne
26 Dec 2011
Very lucky Cutie, what a gorgeous set! Well done SS, especially for a beginner.
70755My Secret Santa couldn't have pleased me more! THANK YOU! I received this beautiful picnic cloth and two napkins. The cloth is 52" square and has embroidery on each corner (3 with the rose design and then the script "tea roses" on the 4th) She claims she is new at machine embroidery, but, there is nothing "beginner" about this lovely gift!! Thanks so very very much! Merry Christmas to you all! Deb
70755I so want to open my SS gift - but I promised I wouldn't - until the other gifts are being unwrapped - Rick is still snoring away as the time ticks on - it is 5:48 AM.
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by shirlener88
25 Dec 2011
I would - but it is the only gift I have under the tree - I want to have something to open - when he opens his.
by greysewist
26 Dec 2011
Oh Shirlene, pity we didn't live closer. I'd have shared! Such a huge mega SS gift and a few others, some of which I didn't expect -and I'd not put up a tree so could have shared yours :)
211079Here is my gift - I am boggled at the stitch count (it must be enormous!)The fsl is extremely intricate and I particularly like the oval doily which looks great with candle. There were two candles but I'm afraid my furry assistant present unwrapper was very quick off the mark! Huge apoologies SS. I'll guard the chocolate with my life!
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by shirlener88
25 Dec 2011
What lovely gifts and you are correct - the stitch count must be lots. It was done with love and respect. Way to go SS.
by sewdeb
25 Dec 2011
This is such an amazing assortment! I can't even begin to imagine just how long these took to stitch out! So, so beautiful! My hat's off to you, SS! Well done!
by greysewist
25 Dec 2011
Lovely gifts, Sue. And such a useful assistant, LOL. How did you manage to keep your giver a secret this time, or did you?
by asterixsew
25 Dec 2011
The doily is amazing and must have taken a age to stitch out, you have had some great gifts
by read180
26 Dec 2011
Your gifts are awesome. Your SS must have spent hours creating such beautiful work.
Cindy B.
by sewbadly
26 Dec 2011
Beautiful, indeed.
I've been wondering...
How was the lace done around the fabric?
140717Many thanks to my SS how did she know that i wanted a small case to carry my little camera in. now i can take it with me without the extra weigh of the heavy case.
It was beautifully creatred and as expelained in a short message a first attempt at inserting a zip in the hoop . Welllet me say it was very well done and i loved the little mouse that is attached so that my owl ( whom I love ) will not get hungry. The card too was so nice and will be kept along with other special cards from years past and come out with them every year so i can remember the senders during the special day and send out prayers, some of those who sent them are no longer here in body but close in spirit.
May you have a wonderfull day and many thanks to Sue for organising this fun project.
Have a Merry Christs day. Happy birthday Jesus
annie in the UK
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by moyed
25 Dec 2011
Wow it sure will stand out, you will always know where your camera is. Very sweet owl. hugs Helen
by shirlener88
25 Dec 2011
Very nice work and it is wonderful that your camera will fit right inside and protect it. Way to go SS.
by sewdeb
25 Dec 2011
Such an adorable case! And making sure he wouldn't be "hungry", shows extra care! Well done, SS - it's lovely!
by greysewist
25 Dec 2011
That really is a great gift and lovely and bright. Nice extra touch with the mouse, LOL. You've done well, SS, and Annie too.
by asterixsew
25 Dec 2011
This looks interesting, I must have a go at in the hoop sewing as I would like a owl like this
14995I have received my gift, a beautiful embroidered cream cloth to place upon a table. When DH saw it his comment was. ' Wow that will look good on the table for the bride and groom to sign the register and their certificates'. And he is right it is so very beautiful and that is exactly what I am going to use it for. Thank you. hugs Helen
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by gayle950
25 Dec 2011
This is stunning and would look beautiful on the register signing table. Well done SS.
by shirlener88
25 Dec 2011
Helen, this is stunning work and would LQQK great on the register signing table - your husband was correct - now tell me - who is getting married? Way to go SS.
by sewbadly
25 Dec 2011
How wonderful to also have a memorable occasion to share this with others.
Beautiful.
by zoefzoef
25 Dec 2011
I've been look and looking again at this super nice table cloth. I just love the design so much and the correct color of thread also. Super piece ! What a SS !
by greysewist
25 Dec 2011
Maybe your clever SS thought that up as a perfect complement to your newly certified state of being a celebrant. Well done, SS. Lovely work and great thinking!
39739Its Christmas night here, our family have all gone home , the dishes are done ,Ive had a nanny nap. Im now sitting with my feet up aaahhhhh that feels so good.
I have just opened my SS gift, its so beautiful , my favortite colour too ,There must be hours of embroidery in my tissue box cover,it will look beautiful on the table next to my lounge chair , Than you so much my SS, who ever you are???????
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by meganne
25 Dec 2011
Oh I love tissue box covers, you can change them to suit the season and really brighten up a room. Well done SS.
by sewdeb
25 Dec 2011
Wow! How great is that?! Lovely! You'll be reminded of you Cute SS all year long! Well, done, SS!
by asterixsew
25 Dec 2011
This looks as if it has taken hours to produce, which is probably why I have never attempted one. Enjoy using yours
by pcteddyb
26 Dec 2011
What a beautiful gift! Someday I am going to try to make one of those myself.
23581THIS IS MY BEAUTIFUL GIFT FROM MY SS, I WAS FULL OF EXCITMENT AND COULD NOT WAIT TO OPEN IT AND WHEN I DID THERE WAS THESE BEAUTIFUL GIFTS FROM HER, A DISH CLOTH WITH SOUTH AFRICAN COLOURS EMBROIDEY ROASTER ON IT, A FRAME THAT IS A PIN CUSHION, I LOVE IT, AND THE LITTLE BLUE ONE IS ALSO A PIN CUSHION TO USE ON YOUR FINGER AND A BEAUTIFUL CARD. THANK YOU SS FOR ALL THE TIME YOU TOOK TO MAKE THEM, THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL AND I LOVE THEM, THANK YOU SS.
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by shirlener88
25 Dec 2011
Great and such useful gifts, too. I really like the frameed roses. Way to go SS.
by sewdeb
25 Dec 2011
Terrific, useful gifts! That rooster will surely rule the roost! Way to go SS!
by shuede
25 Dec 2011
I love the framed pin cushion! A special Cutie made me the cutest bunny pin cushion for Easter, and I think of her each time I sew! Way to go, SS!
by zoefzoef
25 Dec 2011
nice work. I also like the way your SS used the colors of the country to embroder the dish cloth. Nice SS !
6030I got a lovely crotched and embroidered Hankie and a FSL Butterfly but im having trouble uploading will try again later Thank You SS
4891It is early Christmas Morning, and I could not sleep, so before the group gets here I thought that I would post the darling apron, and card I received from my SS - Love this cute apron, and the chickens are just too cute....Thanks so much SS for the apron, hand crafted card and FSL stocking.
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by shirlener88
25 Dec 2011
What cute chicks on that lovely apron and the card and stocking to boot are so nicely made. Way to go SS.
by meganne
25 Dec 2011
How gorgeous is all that, and functional too. I love full aprons and this is so pretty. Well done SS
by theduchess
25 Dec 2011
What beautiful fabric on the apron. Everything looks lovely. Way to go SS.
by read180
27 Dec 2011
Very cute apron for a wonderful cutie and the cute SS did a great job on these gifts. Cindy B
44904These napkin rings are lovely, they will look sensational on your xmas table Hugs Ruth
5215Thank you very much to my SS for the charming little wallhanging. The Sunbonnet Gardening Girls are so cute. Have a wonderful Christmas and a year filled with love and blessings.
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by grafiau
25 Dec 2011
Your SS certainly did a lot of work, this wall hanging is beautifull, merry christmas Ruth
by meganne
25 Dec 2011
Very pretty! Sunbonnets always make me smile as I'm sure this does for you. It's adorable.
Well done SS
by sewdeb
25 Dec 2011
Oh, how pretty! Your secret Santa sure went above and beyond for you! Lots of time and effort went into this one! Congrats, SS!
by greysewist
26 Dec 2011
Your great SS certainly has put a bit of time into your gift. That would be a huge challenge for me to do. Really nice job, SS, and thanks for posting, Olly.
4077211079My lovely S.S. gift.Thank you ever so much
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by grafiau
25 Dec 2011
Sandra I love the fabric, is there anything in the little pouches they look full?
hugs Ruth
by sewdeb
25 Dec 2011
Oh, very pretty! That fabric looks like you're heading out for a night on the town! Great job, SS!
466458047Thank You to the Kind Cutie who sent me this beautiful SS Gift. I was not expecting anything as I thought Santa had forgotten where I live.
Happy Christmas all.
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by shirlener88
24 Dec 2011
Lyn, this is lovely work and I am sure that Santa would not forget your - nor your SS. Way to go SS.
by meganne
24 Dec 2011
Well Lyn it must have been a lovely surprise receiving something you weren't expecting.
by asterixsew
25 Dec 2011
I like this and it must feel great not to be forgotten. I wonder what the font is? maybe I might get a reply?
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10179Thank you SS I love it and am going to use it on my table for lunch
Hus Raelene
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by asterixsew
25 Dec 2011
Raelene this is beautiful work and I am sure you will treasure this gret gift
76409Thank you SS I love it and am going to use it on my table for lunch
Hus Raelene
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by shirlener88
24 Dec 2011
Raelene, this is a lovely table runner and they way that you have used it - you would have thought that you were the one that created just for that table theme. Way to go SS.
by meganne
25 Dec 2011
Simply elegant and very tasteful. Looks magnificent with your table setting Raelene, which I might add is absolutely gorgeous!
Well done SS
by sewdeb
25 Dec 2011
WOW! What a stunning table setting! This runner looks like it belonged here all along! Love the bird designs, gorgeous! Well done, SS!
76409Well! My Secret Santa was most extremely generous! This was a great haul of items, including 3 Christmas stockings, one with a chalkboard on it, a set of 4 matching placemats and a bowl, a set of table decos with electronic candles to go in them, a very cute dolly towel holder where the towel hangs on a ring beneath her skirt. A number of decorator items that were beautifully done. Thanks Secret Santa -that was an amazing effort!
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by dlonnahawkins
24 Dec 2011
Wow - you hit the mother-load. Love the little dolly towel holder. Nice going SS.
by shirlener88
24 Dec 2011
Marianne, you really hit the mother-load for sure. Amazing gift assortment. The person receiving my gift will feel cheated. WAY to go SS.
by meganne
25 Dec 2011
WOW!!! SS really outdid herself, makes my gift pale in comparison, I hope my recipient won't be disappointed, maybe I'd better go shopping for more to send her. :-))
by grafiau
25 Dec 2011
Sue your SS certainly looked after yu this year, such a lot of lovely hand made things, just beautiful Ruth
23163Good morning it's Christmas Day about 7.50am and I've just taken a picture of my SS gift. Thank you it's been on the tree since it arrived. It's an FSL angel about 3inches long and the little bear on the card was sewn and glued onto the card. Love and blessings Chris
P.S. It reads Merry Christmas Cute SS 2011 and the little bear is holding a heart cushion with a red heart centre.
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by shirlener88
24 Dec 2011
Chris, what a nice momento for this Christmas - the card is darling, too. Great job SS.
by pennifold
25 Dec 2011
You noticed Chris - I only put it up this morning!!!! Love and blessings Chris
by meganne
26 Dec 2011
Yes I also noticed your new Christmas avatar. :-) very nice. you look great in red.
234507Ropheka has asked me to post a picture of her gift. It looks gorgeous to me!
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by shuede
24 Dec 2011
Beautiful colors! Yes, a lot of time, thread, and talent went into this one! Great job, SS!
by shirlener88
24 Dec 2011
This is lovely and Ropheka thank you for sharing it through Sue with us - what a great doily & bowl - WAY to go SS.
by grafiau
25 Dec 2011
What a lovely gift, the sort of thing you always admire, and would make as a gift but never get time to make for yourself. Well done SS very nice, cheers Ruth
by ropheka
25 Dec 2011
I was totally blown away by the beauty of my rose bowl and doily, this is my lst SS and after this wont be my last, loved receiving as well as giving ... thank you for the fun & excitement.
hugs, Rosemary
by zoefzoef
25 Dec 2011
what a lovely gift . how did it got send ? In a big box ? I love the impression of the roses. Wel done SS !
by read180
26 Dec 2011
Wow! Lots of work went into this lovely set, as in all the other gifts on the site. we have such talented people here on cute.
by scottie0930
27 Dec 2011
this is so pretty! i am only learning what my machine can do. I am hoping to do lace next.
140717What wonderful gifts! Way to go International Secret Santas! And you deserve every one of these gift, Sue! Thanks so very much for organizing all this! It's been great fun! Merry Christmas!
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70755What a nice lot of things received. Way to go all of you Cuties SS out there.
44904MERRY CHRISTMAS SUE and thanks for all you do for us love and blessings carolyn
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37638merry Christmas and enjoy the fact so many Cuties appreciate what you are doing here. Hugs and best wishes,Gerry
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743327Thank You to my secret Santa!! It is fabulous!!
ALexsgrandma
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by shirlener88
24 Dec 2011
Judy, this is so wonderful - it still could be used through January - WAY to go SS.
by read180
26 Dec 2011
Love the snowmen. Your SS is very talented to make such a great gift. Cindy B.
by lenamae
26 Dec 2011
this is realy sute but I thought it was a window topper when I first saw it .
8047It's Christmas Eve here, and our family tradition is to open gifts today (actually later this evening). But I couldn't wait any longer. My SS sent me the cutest Gingerbread Girl kitchen towel (which is now decorating my kitchen), a cute set of snowman coasters and a beautiful FSL angel. Thank you SS, I love them all! --Sharon
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by meganne
24 Dec 2011
How adorable is that towel!!!And of course anything with snowmen is always bright and cheery. Well done SS.
by shirlener88
24 Dec 2011
Such lovely made gifts - you must really feel good - to be able to open and enjoy these early. WAY to go SS.
by dlonnahawkins
24 Dec 2011
Darling towel - I have a couple girls here that would love that. Way to go SS.
by moyed
25 Dec 2011
Well that gingerbread will last longer than the edible kind. Beautiful. hugs Helen
975446919Here is what my SS sent to me. A gift bag, candle, dish cloths, scissors, bobbin holders, and not showing, an apron pattern. Thank you SS
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by shirlener88
24 Dec 2011
WOW, what a haul - I would love to know where the angel scissors came from. WAY to go SS.
22595Here is my beautiful gift from my Secret Santa. It came exquisitely wrapped with a musical Santa card. It is the most gorgeous Poinsettia appliqué table runner and it looks just amazing on our dining table. I just love the fabric and it is so beautifully done. My Secret Santa went to a lot of effort to make this and I will cherish it always, thank you so very much. I LOVE it!
Merry Christmas Hugs and wishes, Meganne
PS, worse luck my photo's don't do it justice.
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by shirlener88
24 Dec 2011
Meg, how right you are - this is lovely made and looks wonderful on your table - WAY TO GO SS.
by meganne
25 Dec 2011
I too love poinsettias and this fabric is truly gorgeous. I am a very lucky Cutie,
by zoefzoef
25 Dec 2011
lovely work.. and great on your table !..I start wondering how SS knows about all these things ? Great work !
by greysewist
25 Dec 2011
This a really beautiful runner and what a nice thing for your new home. Well done SS and nicely presented, Meganne.
122864Lovely gifts Sue thanks for sharing it will not be Christmas until tomorrow here .Lenamae
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32767Sue what a lovely assortment of gifts that came from around the world to thank you for being such a great organizer of the SS project. I must say you sure deserved thsi spcial treat. And the cleverness of a group to make you a lovely set of napkin ring holders for your table - that is so very special and thoughtful.
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21107911473About now then! Merry Christmas Australia!
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140717WOW! What a fabulous set of napkin rings and gorgeous bookmark, stocking and angel. Couldn't be more deserved.
Hugs n blessings, Meganne
PS, it's not midnight here yet, still have 17 minutes to go, but who's counting? LOL!!!
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by bnilla9241
24 Dec 2011
Meganne, you have made a very big difference this year to me personally. For that I thank you.
In Christian love,
Bonnie
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