Only one to go now, but I have been unable to contact the recipient.
Dear all, especially dear Secret Santa. I am so sorry for posting so late. I have just returned from my holidays and I am sooo excited to receive the gift. Please have a look. It is stunning!! I love the colour, the fabric, the beautiful clutch. Thank you again so much. It is so beautiful and I am sorry for having kept you waiting for so long. When I signed up for the Secret Santa this year, I did not know I was going away - otherwise I would have not participated. Thank you for your patience and thank you so much for this most beautiful present!! I love it! Thank you!
One more up! Thanks so much for posting. It's never too late :) I hope you had an excellent holiday. Your SS did a lovely job of this. The button really sets it off nicely.
We are soooo close to having them all shown or acknowledged on here.
I loved my gifts. Lovely kitchen towels . Sorry I have not posted pics but my neighbor took them with her camera and she can't find them.Thank you Secret Santa
What a pity -maybe they'll show up soon. It's good that you were able to acknowledge receiving them, anyway. It's such a relief when our gifts are shown as arriving, especially those which travel far.
I love ALL the gifts given to all who particpated. What a talented bunch we are!! Hugs. Nan W
Fleabag is having problems logging into CUte so she asked me to post a picture for her. It is a lovely covered notebook (which she is using for her digitising lessons!)
Fantastic! Love the design and the colours together. Great job, SS -and I bet you're relieved to see it up here, too :) Hopefully we can get them *all* up, with only a couple left.
Recieved my SS gift! Just love it! I will certainly enjoy using this blank book for many new and inspiring design ideas. Thanks Secret Sister!
Christie in Germany
I think there is one gift still in the post somewhere in Europe and three others which haven't had pictures posted yet.
To the top. We should only have a few missing at this time. Hugs. Nan
To the top again -I hope we manage to get all of the pics up eventually -or even a good description if photos aren't possible :)
Maelyn1308 received this lovely gift yesterday - by a roundabout route! She was unable to upload the picture.
There are still 3 gifts unaccounted for.
I want to thank Lenamae for forward my gift and thank Sue for download my picture. I want thank my SS for my 3-d reindeer and two bundles of solid fabrics. My SS hope one of you cutie will recognize the reindeer design and be able to post where these 3-D patterns can be purchased. Thank again SS
I sent the package on to the lady and she should have gotten it by now
I hope it is not lost any where it only had to go to GA .
Please let us know if you got your gift.
Lenamae
I sent mine out on the 20th and according to the tracking record, it arrived on the 30th (I apologize it arrived so late). I haven't seen it being posted here yet. I hope my recipient like my gift.
Ii has arrived! Was sent on December 3 and arrived today January 5! However my Secret Santa has my postal code wrong. The right code is: E1C 0A8 (e1c 0a8).
Now, it says this is part one of two...how lucky am I? This proves that all good things come to those who wait!
I received two beautiful embroidered mug rugs ad a gorgeous FSL sun catcher. just gorgeous. A lot of work went into making these...I can't believe there's a part two!
Wow what a lovely set of mugrugs. The suncatcher is very catching too!! Well done :)
Phew is right! Here I was complaining about our postal service, and they actually did the extra work of finding the right postal code (is e1c 0a8, but was addressed to ec1 018). I am very happy with my lovely gifts. Thank you again, Secret Santa. Now to figure out who she is...what a puzzle!!
Claire
Wow, that is a long time to be in the post. That parcel would have a story or two to tell! Lovely gift. Your SS did very well.
My out bound gift still hasnt been shown on cute, cant wait to hear what my recipient thought of it.
It really is the best part, seeing the comment made by the recipients of everyone's gifts. I hope the waiting is over for all soon.
if someone doesn't get one, I'd be happy to put another one together and send it off. It's such a shame not getting one when you've sent yours off already. Let me know, Sue.
Meri
Quite a few people have made a similar kind offer - thanks to you all. The main problem is finding out if gifts have arrived or not - some people are more difficult to contact than others.
BTT
How many are still waiting for their SS? I haven't recieved mine yet, but am looking forward to getting it, since I rarely get any post/packages.
Christie in Germany
I think 4 or 5 are still waiting like you and I know a couple of others have their gifts but haven't yet posted a picture.
My SS Christmas package has arrived! I love all the things she has sent and feel very special to have received such a nice present. Thanks SS and thanks to Sue for arranging this whole thing. Sorry the pic is a bit blurry as I am not very good at photos. Hugs. Nan W
I sent my gift out the day after Christmas. I apologize for that, but, it was sent. I have not seen my SS post it yet.
Hugs, Bonnie
Have the ones who didn't get theirs yet get them? Or are they still waiting? I do hope they let us know!
Meri
Thank you SS. Im grateful for my gifts.
thank you to my SS the presents are brilliant. Sorry I am so rubbish at this putting pictures on. It's such a good job I have Sue to help me out!! Thank you Sue.
I would like to wish a cuties a very happy New year
love
Scottie
Mmmmmmm What a lovely gift. Can just imagine snugglellng ? up at the open fire and a good book drinking your Mocha . Very nice :))
Here is my computer challenged friend Scottie's gift. She is well chuffed!
I have just noticed I have put my comments in the wrong place. Did say I was useless at all this. Sorry
love
Scottie
Lovely gifts. Sue, what does "chuffed" mean? I am American so not a word we use! Hugs. Nan W
Another American that doesn't know the definition of chuffed, so this is what I found, "in a state of delighted satisfaction mixed with pride".
I am sorry for the late post. I am currently on holidays and I cant wait to get home and unpack the Secret Santa gift! I will post a picture as soon as I get home. Thank you in advance for the present!
The weather in some parts of the US has been very bad recently and that could play a part in packages being delayed in delivery. So nice to see those that have arrived. I think so far they are all wonderful! Happy New Year to all. Hugs. Nan W
It must be such a disappointment to those SS who have sent gifts that haven't reached their destination as well as the recipients waiting for their gift to arrive.Every time I post a parcel ,I'm hoping it gets there .
Although I have not received my Secret Santa gift yet, I know the mail service has been very bad these past two weeks due to storms. I am very patient and I know the gift will be well worth the wait :)
Here is my SS Christmas gift! It came from Canada! Thank you so much!
Meri
There are 9 gifts still not accounted for. I am trying my best to track them down.
I know that my gift arrived so maybe the recipient is on vacation, or having issues with her camera or computer.
I too am still waiting for mine to arrive. How many participants did we have this year? Hugs. Nan
All of the gifts are beautiful and so much thought behind each one! Am still waiting for mine to come in the post, but want to send this to the top so it doesn't get lost! Christie
Here is the picture of shirl4166's gift. That Internet Explorer update has a lot to answer for!
I finally came in on Google Chrome and here is the photo to post for Lenamae. She wanted to post this as she is pleased with her Secret Santa's gift. I hope she will be able to comment with you. Kay
Thanks to my SS for my gift I love it a beautiful pin cushion and needle pad . you did a great job and I am happy.
Thank you Kat for posting it for me
Lovely gifts Lenamae and I'm thrilled to see my needle mate design being chosen to give to a friend. Well done SS
thanks Meganne I love it had such a hard time trying to send a picture I al most sent it to you to post for me.
Love you dear friend
Lenamae
Wow...nice! Love the pincushion...it looks like it is one that will "stay put" on the arm of a chair or your sewing table as not to have to "chase" it around...and the Needle Mate is the perfect companion...so glad Meganne shared her design with us so we could all enjoy her talents, too! Good job SS...
Funny thing you thinking that Lenamae, I almost offered to do it for you and everyone else having problems but thought you'd all have it sorted before I could do it. :-) hugs n love, Meg
Hmm.. is it possible to have pin cushion envy? LOL! Just beautiful! Well done, SS!
my secret santa gift arrived today. I received 3 beautiful free standing lace angels (Sonja Showalter designs). My tree has all homemade snowflakes and angels, so I'll add these to my tree.
I think Sue is going to upload the pic for me.
Thank you Secret Santa
Just seen them and they are beautiful. How nice to have a tree decorated in fsl angels and snowflakes
I will now try to upload my picture again.
It was internet explorer that would not allow me to post.
Thank you so very much for the lovely items! They are perfect for me !!
Way to go SS!
I took a picture and am having a lot of difficulties uploading it. Any one have a suggestion?
Are you using Internet Explorer? It has caused problems recently. Google Chrome is OK.
Sorry for the lateness of this post, but with a wedding today, family over from Canberra, Christmas and gastro I have not even turned on my computer. I recieved by Secret santa gift two day before christmas, but didnt open it until boxing day because I was at my daughters. My SS sent me a beautiful hand towel embroided with an angel fish in teals, a teal coloured glasses case and two FSL tree ornaments, I am very grateful for her work, it is just gorgeous and fits me so well. You will notice the glasses case is the same colour as my glasses. Thankyou so much Secret Santa
Beautiful gifts given. So much thought for each and every Cutie that participated in this years Secret Santa.
Well done Cuties....
Apologies for the delay in posting due to visitors and family over the Christmas holidays. Here is my beautiful SS gift. I am going to hang it up where it can be seen. The picture does not do it justice at all. The fabric round the edge of the quilting is patched in a interesting way and the fabric has a delicate gold pattern on All the coloured fabrics have a pattern on and are in the brown, gold, tan shades and one has some vivid blue on. All totally delightful. It is very humbling to think that someone has spent a lot of time creating this beautiful piece of work for me. I have taken part in all the SS Christmas swaps and it really is BRILLIANT. Thanks again to Sue who arranges this so well for us to enjoy. I am going to see if its possible to take and upload a better picture. So thank you/danke to the wonderful German cutie who created my super present. ( And I hope you love what you have received too)
Sorry about the delay but could not find my card reader.
many thanks to my SS who sent me some wonderful free standing lace coasters that are just too pretty to use in case they get stained but will be on display in my cabinet
many thanks for all your hard work
Annie I too love the colours of your ss present. Why do we decide something we love has to be carefully put to be looked at and not used?
Annie what a lovely set you received. I agree use them . Be proud to show them off. Well done to both :)
I received my beautiful gift form my ss She sent me two towels with roosters on them, a scrubby and a note pad and Ilove everything she sent. Thank you SS for the wonderful gifts.
Love these designs from Emb lib. They sew out so nicely. Well done . Great gift :)
I come back home only today, il is why I am late to post this message.
I have received from my SS a blue towel and a marvelous toweltopper all embroidered with vegetables, wjth brillant colours.I like it very much, it will be very useful because of the Velcro which allow to me to use it on others towel.Thank you very much to my secret Sister , her towel is already hanging in my kitchen
I'm really interested about the Velcro. I don't understand how it attaches. Can you take another picture with it open or off the towel? Great design!
My SS made my week ! She did high count embroidery in all my favorite colors. I understand the time it took to do each part. I cannot thank you enough!!!!
Way to go SS from Alabama !!!!!!!!!!
Hugs, Bonnie
PS having a bit of a problem loading the pictures.
Totally missed the pic, Here is my Owl pin cushion. Thank you SS!
I received a wonderful stuffed owl pincushion with a pocket and a basket and stuff! Really excellent! Thank you so much SS. As you can tell from the pic, I had need of the needles already! I will be better organized.
great to see so many beautiful gifts shared by cuties I am sorry I couldn't participate this year but hope to next year HAPPY NEW YEAR ..hugs Raelene
Sorry I posted it so late as I got the gifts 2 weeks ago. My Secret Sister made a super cute stuffed duck(I think) for my little Lily and a lovely dark green ornament where you can put a picture inside.
Very thoughtfully she made a template for the picture. She also included a very nice card (which I will photograph later).
Look how happy Lily is with her new toy!
Thank you so much my secret santa! I absolutely love everything you did for me and my little Lily!
Merry Christmas!
Some how your great gift has found a new owner who looks super happy with her mums present
What a lovely cute sweet gift for Lily. Love the cheeky smile. Way to go SS for making this :)
Good Grief! I posted in chat, not under Secret Santa!
Here's what I meant to post HERE ...
My Secret Santa gifts just arrived from Canada! I'm absolutely thrilled to bits with them! I got a lovely casserole carrier made out of cotton and lined with navy terry cloth, the front reads "Bon Appetit" and the back is embroidered with "Make Thyme to live, love and laugh", a kitchen towel that reads "WIshes won't do dishes" and a serving spoon!
Thanks so very much, Dear Secret Santa! You couldn't have pleased me more! Hugs!
The link to SEWDEB's Secret Santa gifts. Love Chris
I've just had a look through all the beautiful gifts in this post, there are some very talented people out there in Cutie land.
I didn't participate this year due to babies, holidays and luncheons etc. Hopefully I will join in next year.
Well done to you all they are all lovely gifts. Love and blessings Chris
I got this wonderful Hobo Bag from my Secret Santa...it is beautiful! I love the fabric...black and white Hibiscus flowers. Thank you so much for all of the work and time you put forth to make me such a special gift. I will be putting it to good use! It is perfect to carry to all the quilt, embroidery and sewing shows and fill up with goodies...Thank you, again Secret Santa!
Love bags and this one is soooooo sooooooo lovely . The fabric is stunning :)
I got a wonderful gift from my Secret Santa!! OWLS!
I beautiful owl pin cushion, decorations, and FSL Owl.
Plus two lovely FSL Chirstmas Ornanments and a dark chocolate bar.
Thank you so very much!!
Hugs
Diane
I hope my SS will forgive me I totally forgot to photograph the gorgeous card that came with my gift, it is also stunning, (I love Santas) and my favourite Grandma was Scottish so tartans are a big favourite, and the embossed gold foil border is so lovely.
You can be sure I will keep this beautiful card as I keep all the cards I receive, though it will be a shame to have to put him in a box..... I think I might frame him to bring out every Christmas. Thank you so much, Meg
Shuede the Chinese web site has a lot of gorgeous, old fashioned Santa designs done in cross stitch.
hugs n blessings, Meganne
Meganne, I'm too afraid to go to the Chinese website. The last time, they got my information and well over $1,000. It took time, but I did get the money back because it was clearly fraud. (Also, I had to take my computer in because it kept "calling China." Now the computer needs to be completely wiped and reloaded.)
Shuede I never have any problems with the Chinese site I download from, if you email me I will help you with it.
melide_menschen @ yahoo.com.au (remove spaces)
A link to lilylady's SS gift
My Secret Santa gift came from a Cutie in Missouri.It is a beautiful pair of pillowcases that will go perfectly with a blue sheet set that I have. There was also a lovely hand crafted card done on parchment paper, two FSL ornaments for my tree and some soap in the form of a cross. Thank you so much, it is as lovely as can be. I am so jealous of those who have the big hoops and can do this amazing work. Thank you, thank you, Secret Santa.
these are so beautiful can not put in to words how to say what I would like to say but your S.S. sure is talented
HuhsLenamae
oh yes very beautiful indeed, I also want a big hoop to do large designs to...maybe one day
Gorgeous! The floral baskets are so lovely, as are the ornaments, soap and card. Well done SS
Gosh, that set of pillowcases is so elegant! The time and skill it must have taken! And then SS includes the soap and ornaments - Queenofhearts, you must have been blown away when you opened this! Bravo SS!
Wow! This is a gorgeous gift! We have a lot of very talented cuties out there!
I can not get a picture to up load will try later
Lenamae
WOW! I am blown away with the beautiful gifts I received I think my SS must know me well I received package about 4pm on Christmas Eve that is one way to stop me opening the gift before Christmas day. I am not good at waiting.
As with Meg my photos do not do them justice 2nd photo is quite dark.
Just gorgeous FSL butterfly bowl, FSL Santa & Santa stocking for my fibre optic tree. These arrived in a large cardboard box all sticky taped with aust post tape that is soooooooooo hard to get off took me ages to open the box what a huge surprise.
Then when I opened the card the beautiful butterfly magnet fell out. Just wonderful Thank you, thank you love your gifts SS - I love you hope you are having a really wonderful Christmas. Sally
Sally how wonderful and knowing you I can just imagine your surprise when you got this...it is all beautiful, well done SS who did this, your are amazing.
WOW! what an amazing FSL bowl, it must have taken hours to stitch out and the Santa FSL is lovely too and you just can't beat any gift with butterflies can you.. Well Done SS
Yes Meganne! it is so beautiful I really appreciate the time it has taken, I think she knows me very well as I just love butterflies. Pleasure to see you posting again. Hugs Sally
Such a lot of time and thought your SS must have put into your gifts - just beautiful! Well done SS
Well this is my secret gift ! I'm so happy with it. I love the fabric so much. I never had a Christmas kitchen Short before ! And because I'm so trilled.. I see I forgot to take a picture of the nice card that was included. please forgive me for that. That is a nice card too. Thank You Secret Sister.
WOW! What gorgeous fabric to make into an apron, cooking will be a joy wearing this. Well Done SS
Cool apron, gotta be happy looking at the fabric! You will make merry Christmas wearing this!
What a wonderfully festive apron! Wearing that will make everyday a holiday! Well done SS!
Don't have a way to upload the gorgeous gifts from my SS, so I'll describe. First, a big, fat cushioned overstuffed chair pincushion, complete with a heart shaped pillow at the back. Then, a bright green flowered tea towel with flower and coffee cup appliques and a contrasting edge, very well planned for color and design. Last, a pair of fingertip towels with a scrolly and pair of butterflies, just the right size design for the little fingertips. Last - a glittered Christmas card, which is what I always received from the maid who helped raise me for 34 years. A lovely reminder of her, long after she is gone. (She knew children love glitter.) It is humbling to receive a gift from a stranger! Thank you forever.
Thanks so much for your description-well done. Your SS did a great job as well, especially for unknowingly providing such a nice reminder for you.
It is as it should be, I love the immediate connection made with our friends around the world, it seems that know what you need... God's work.
I would like to thank my Secret Santa for all my wonderful gifts. I reiceved a lovely scarf, a small ironing pad that I will place next to my machine and use often, and a wonderful handmade card. Merry Christmas everyone.
I hope you have the weather to wear your scarf soon -it might be waiting a while in Melbourne, Aus where it is to be 29deg Celsius today (31 for Christmas Day)! It looks lovely and the ironing pad will be such a handy item. Well done, SS.
what a handy little item is your small ironing pad ,I am going to make one for myself, I agree with sally on the scarf ,at least we have had 2 days of cooler and rainy weather.SS well done
LOVE the scarf and an ironing pad is just so essential for any crafter to have. Well Done SS
Very nice and so useful! Where do you live in Germany? I'm in Rheinfelden BW.
Great gifts, well done SS! The ironing pad is one of those items that you'll wonder how you ever did you do without it!
Great gift. Lv scarfs and wow for the little ironing pad. Hmmm need one of these. hint hint hint .... :))
My Secret Santa made a wonderful tater bag but even better is it is made big enough to cook a corn on the cob too! YEH I was also treated to this very pretty tp cover. I am very pleased with all that she has done & the card has secret windows that open to reveal the verse inside! Very well thought out. THANK YOU very much to my SS! Hugs Loralye
Love the design on the TP cover and the tatter baker will certainly come in handy.
I finally got back here to post my SS gift, which turned out to be way better than a lotto ticket.......
Try as I may I could not get a photo good enough to do it justice as it is the most exquisite, intricately beaded, old fashioned Santa Clause, with fantastic shading and it shines and glistens like sunshine on new fallen snow.
It is truly a work of art made by a very talented Cutie and I absolutely love it, thank you so very much.
Please make sure you click on the photo's to see them larger so you can appreciate the work put into this, it is simply stunning!
Gosh, this is stunning! Well done SS and Meganne, I think you DID have the winning ticket in that envelope! Lucky gal!
Well he has turned out magnificently Meg. Love him, as you know I'm a collector of this jolly old gentleman. I do hope we can find out anonymously who did this as I'm sure many people on here would LOVE to have him. Love Chris
P.S. Thanks for coming to lunch yesterday with our family.
Wow he really looks like a lot of work has gone into him. You are indeed a lucky girl, Meganne! Great job, SS!
He is stunning! Well done SS,,,he will be a lovely keepsake for years to come Meg
No way he is hand made! He is too beautiful and delicate! I am sure he sparkles! Love sparkles!
Should you decide you don't want him please send to me. What a fantastic piece of work by your SS
Meg so glad you recieved him. I received the Koala a few years back "remember" You so wanted to take him home .... Well now you have your own, Well done to your ss . A gift so loved :))
I just noticed that I managed to put this in the wrong place,so here it is again.
My SS present , a teatowel embroidered with a lovely Uluru design.My camera doesn't seem to like navy & purples for some reason but the card photographed well.
Lovely Aussie choice of design on a sensible colour tea towel, I'd say very well done SS.
I think I already saw this beautiful piece! I bet the real thing is quite impressive!
Here is the gift I received from NSW, Australia. I absolutely love it! The bag is made from hessian with a lovely design of a New England, Maine, beach house. it has a wooden base, so it is very sturdy. There was also a set of 4 coasters, embroidered with 2 views of my very favourite animals, greyhounds. It's even a design that I don't have -amazing, LOL. Thankyou so much, Secret Santa. The items are lovely and the wrapping beautifully done, too.
Marianne in Vic, Australia
Very nice! I like the beach house, I thought it was a light house until i had a closer look at the top. Well done SS.
This is just lovely Marianne. I'm glad you like them so much. Love and blessings Chris
Wow Marianne . What a lovely gift. Hmmm still think it is a lighthouse. No matter what Meg wrote. Heheheee Great job :)
Here we are 30min from Canberra heading south for a few days with our Mothers in Victoria . Seasons greetings to all. I received and opened my gift. Oh i am so so lucky. I just love to bits and back my hoot owl pincushion/ sissor holder. I have been eyeing of this pattern for yonks. Now i dont know where it came from>>>> Except from Springwood :)
Thankyou to my SS I did open early as i CANNOT handle suspense!!!
Meg was there with me. We both ooooo'd and arrrrrrr'd Just love him .
Beautiful, I was given one of these too. It is well used. Great gift for you Pauline, drive carefully too. Love Chris
ooh and arh from me to Pauline, some one may post link as I will have to have one of these also, or at least make them for my GD's...you are loved and spoilt and so you should be...lovely and well done SS...
I am not so much into owls but this is the most adorable little owl that I have ever seen.You are a lucky lady and your SS is a very talented one.
Pauline this is beautiful. Fantastic the way the scissors and eyes match up
I am the first Aussie to post their SS gift whoo hoo ,Thank you so much my SS ,I absolutely love my gift ,my mug bag and coaster will get very well used , there is even a pocket on the back of the coaster to hold my tea bag .I love it,I love it,I love it ,,,THANK YOU SS
Merry Christmas to all
Monika
Beautiful gifts! Wonderful way to enjoy a cuppa! Well done SS! Merry Christmas to you both!
Monika your ss chose well. I know it will be will used as you go to your sewing days. Well done to both..
You'll have a great reminder of Cute as you attend classes, Monika. I guess you could always use iced tea in it until we get cooler weather again :) I rather like that banner applique alphabet. It's great to see the variety of gifts everyone has!
My Secret Santa gifts arrived yesterday and as we are traveling I thought I should post quickly. My Secret Santa did a wonderful job. I hope the sparkle shows on the bookmarks. I love the Nativity scenes. Merry Christmas everyone. Becky in Texas
Sorry you have to turn on your head to see the pictures. I tried to rotate. :(
Well done SS - the first gift is now posted and I can't wait to see the others!
Very nice indeed, SS. Becky you are very lucky to have received such nice gifts. Travel safely!
I hope that everyone LOVES their ss & the gift that she has made! I am sure that I will but it is only the 24th in Canada so one more day for me. Hugs to All, Loralye
Merry Christmas Loralye!
I have to wait until tomorrow and would love to open to day but no I will wait.
It's 1.00am, I've just got home from being at Midnight Mass and am relaxing before going to bed - watching The Hour of Power from the Crystal Palace. God bless you all and I hope you all get lovely goodies from the Cuties involved in the Secret Santa. Love Chris