I've just sent out all of the Secret Santa emails, so everyone now knows who to make a gift for and a little bit about their likes and dislikes.

I have opened my SS gift, It is a beautiful Christmas table center, Thank you so much SS. I will post a picture of it tomorrow

Merry Christmas I have op ened my SS present which is a beautiful aqua blue coloured apron.I adore the colour & the lovely photostitch bearded Iris but the photo will have to wait because I forgot to turn the camera off after I took photos of the presents I was wrapping yesterday & the battery is dead.

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by killiecrankie 25 Dec 2014

posted photos in the embroidery section where I found the post that Sue started for SS

My SS present just arrived !! just in time. only few hours to wait before opening !!!

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by spendlove 24 Dec 2014

I'm so glad (your SS will be as well!)

Only six gifts yet to arrive. I know two are in the mail, travelling a longer distance than most so will probably be late. Here's hoping the others arrive today.

Sorry I forgot to say that my present has arrived and my present to my SS went a while ago too

No Secret Gift yet - but, the mail hasn't arrived yet so maybe today will be my lucky day!!

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by spendlove 23 Dec 2014

I do hope so!

by dailylaundry 23 Dec 2014

No, no gift. Well, maybe tomorrow!!

YA I GOT IT I GOT IT YA OH BOY I GOT IT.SPEAKING OF WAITING MY GIFT ARRIVED TO DAY AND I AM SOOOOO BAD AT WAITING...BUT I WILL WAIT ..BIG SIE... MERRY CHRISTMAS...EV ERY ONE...

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by spendlove 22 Dec 2014

Only three sleeps to go, Lucy!

by lilylady 22 Dec 2014

Is that excitement or what!LOL!

hELLO, i AM IN cANADA. RECEIVED MY GIFT IN CANADA

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by spendlove 22 Dec 2014

Glad to know that booth you and your gift arrived safely!

Mine arrived this morning .. Very nicely wrapped so I can't see what is in it.......only 3 sleeps and I can open it.. thank you SS

Just nine to be signed in now. Please let us know that yours has arrived, if you haven't already!

I know the gift I sent out has been received - but, my gift hasn't arrived here yet. Perhaps I will see it on Monday!!

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by raels011 21 Dec 2014

me too

Mine arrived Wednesday. Becky in Arkansas

getting a bit worried as my SS has not been recieved yet Just hope its delayed by weather

Received my gift today. Now I have to wait for christmasday.

Mine has been sent and received. I don't have mine as yet, but it might arrive next week. Love Chris

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by pennifold 19 Dec 2014

Got home after midnight last night and my SS parcel has been delivered. Thankyou, love Chris

Mine has arrived today and will remain in it's express post envelope until the big day. Thanks so much SS, and Sue as well for organising it all yet again.

I received my SS gift today, have put it under the tree. Thanks to my SS I can't wait to see what it is.

I'm sure that I am not the only one who is wondering if their gift has reached it's destination, so if you have received your gift and have not already done so please post a comment to put our worried minds at ease.

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by spendlove 19 Dec 2014

I'm sure she will post when she can - I haven't heard from her recently.

Sent mine out today.

Mine has been mailed some time ago so I believe that my secret sister should have hers by now but has not posted.................I sure hope that she has it by now. I am watching the post & I am sure to get it any day now I hope.

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by spendlove 18 Dec 2014

Check through the posts below - I think she has posted that it is received.

Sorry for the question, i may have missed reading this. Where do we send/post the photo?

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by nonna57 17 Dec 2014

Julie, send it to spendlove just in case your SS recipient cannot take a photo. Sue will post if that be the case,,, .... 4 more sleeps but who's counting eh?

by Patricia109 17 Dec 2014

Nonna57, are doing Christmas early? I count 7 sleeps to the day or 6 sleeps to Christmas Eve if you open your pressies then.
I am lurking as I am not good at doing things to a timetable. :-)

by nonna57 17 Dec 2014

Patrica No we not doing early. nonna57sdaughter1 AKA Julie is coming down to sydney for a visit. ......:))

by Patricia109 18 Dec 2014

Nonna57, that is lovely. I am off on holidays from then too. How nice you both get to celebrate for more than one day : -)

I think I am losing my mind!!! I promised to post a few pics of the embroidery I have been doing a few days ago. I had everything sitting all together, put them in the packages to be sent....and didn't even remember to take pics!!!! I will try to get the recipients to send me pics when they open them!
On a good note, I just need to put the gingerbread house together (which won't be today) and I will try very hard to remember to take pics of that so I can post it!!! Today I will finish my Christmas shopping and then, depending how I feel, I will do some baking.

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by mebackman 21 Dec 2014

Hi I am Mary Ellen from California...new to this site...just bought a Viking Topaz 50 embroidery machine a month ago...been busy with Christmas projects, emb and sewing pj pants, gymnastics outfit etc. I do not know how it get pictures connected to this site??? Soooo excited to share my projects!

by rescuer 23 Dec 2014

Mary Ellen please take a look at the Q&A tab as there are many posts there to help you learn how to navigate this site.
If you have issues beyond the "How to" posts -- please send a PM to the moderators for more assistance. There is a post in Q&A that explains how to do that.

My gift arrived today, thank you S.S. I am looking forward to Christmas Day. G

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by ethan 19 Dec 2014

I have had mine posted last week but no word yet from SS to say it's received. I hope so.

18 gifts safely arrived now (including mine!) More than half-way there.

Posting my gift tomorrow. The Pfaff had a bit of a 'coronary' the other day halfway through finishing my secret santa, but i managed to give it a good talking to and got through!

Thanks to my secret santa I recieved my package today....I wont be around Christmas Day so will just have to open it early!! Eep!! 😉

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by spendlove 17 Dec 2014

You could take it with you to open....

by nonna57 17 Dec 2014

Dearest daughter of mine.... Bring it down when you come. We will open ours together......

Posting my gift tomorrow. Hope she likes it :)))

Posting from my phone as my landline is down.
I posted my gift yesterday, and a parcel arrived for me today.
Hugs
Helen

My gift has arrived today, thank you SS

My gift has arrived, thank you SS Will be opening it soon!!!

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by spendlove 17 Dec 2014

Not too soon I hope!

by lilylady 18 Dec 2014

A week is soon!

I sent my gift out last Thursday

A big thank you to my SS. My gift arrived today. It was put under the tree and I will open it Christmas morning. :)

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by Shisha 16 Dec 2014

Oooops, forgot to add that my gift has also been sent to my SS.

My gift is on its way today.

My secret santa gift arrived today...I'm so excited.

many thanks to my SS your gift arrived today and i am being good and putting it away safe into my tiny motorhome so that I can open it on Christmas day.
annie in the uk

That is ten gifts safely under the tree! Lots more to come yet though.

I received my special gift today....can't wait for the Big Day to be able to open it...so exciting...posting this so my Secret Santa can rest easy that all of the energy and work that was put into this gift was not lost in the post!!!!

I have mine made SS gift and it has been sitting on the chair for about a week, waiting to be packaged up and sent!!! I hope to do that tomorrow! I have been hiding in my sewing room, sewing and embroidering up a storm.....but I can't show you yet as it may ruin the surprise!!! Well, maybe I can show you just a few decorations....tomorrow or the next day! Oh, I can tell you I am working on an embroidered gingerbread house that will be a hostess gift for a neighborhood party we are invited to next weekend. Really hoping it will turn out!

Sent mine off in the mail yesterday! Hugs. Nan W

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by mrskiki 14 Dec 2014

Also received mine but have not opened it yet! Waiting for the big day. Nan

by dragonflyer 14 Dec 2014

I received my special gift today....can't wait for the Big Day to be able to open it...so exciting...posting this so my Secret Santa can rest easy that all of the energy and work that was put into this gift was not lost in the post!!!!

I see that "queenofhearts" has also received her gift making 8 so far.

Wondering and waiting to see what SS brings everyone this year...

Just went to the postoffice to send my gift. So it is on its way

I received my parcel today, whoo! but spoil sport daughter Kristy took it and put it under the tree she says if she has to wait until Christmas for her presents then so do I. Can't wait to open it.. Hurry up Santa.. Marian

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by marianb 12 Dec 2014

P.S posted my gift this afternoon so should be there next early week

by spendlove 12 Dec 2014

She is quite right, Marian!

My parcel arrived this morning. I have shaken it, held it up to the light, smelt it and tapped it.... Its not giving me any hints. Am going to have to hide it... The temptation is too much. Ooooooooo wonder what it is.:)

My package arrived yesterday. Two weeks is a long time to wait!!

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by spendlove 11 Dec 2014

Be strong!

Posted mine yesterday, just before the mailbox was cleared,she might even get it this afternoon.

Mine arrived a few hours ago.The dog barked madly at the postman at the door making it impossible to be heard or open the door so the postman could give it to me.Then my husband wanted to take it off me & open it,got it back & told him it was addressed to me not him.It is now safely put away.

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by spendlove 10 Dec 2014

Phew!

Hand towels for the Bathroom, Kitchen or Laundry. Oven & Pot mitts. Christmas Tree skirts.

mine goes out tomorrow so it should arrive in time despite all the snow

The postman has just brought my parcel which has been put in a safe place so I don't peep.

My gift has arrived.

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by spendlove 08 Dec 2014

Are you going to be good?

by crosses 08 Dec 2014

I have put it away so that I do not see it. Now all I have to do is remember where I put it on Christmas. That will be the hard part.

by spendlove 09 Dec 2014

My problem too!

just letting my SS know my gift arrived today

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by spendlove 08 Dec 2014

What a temptation!

by aussiequilter 08 Dec 2014

Im going to be good

Mine has been posted

all finished

Mine has been posted

I'm almost done , should be in the post on Monday

My gift for my SS is on the way.

we all have scissors, how about a fancy holder or case for them

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by spendlove 05 Nov 2014

It would have to be a big one!

by bevintex 05 Dec 2014

I meant for 1 pair not 16 dozen

by rescuer 05 Dec 2014

LOL....

by jrob 08 Dec 2014

Yes, LOL!

hoping to get your email soon as I have not got it & would love to join in again this year! Sounds like another fun time this year! I didn't see an apron on Marianne's list so you could always do that or a pillowcase cover is lovely too. ~hugs ~

Ideas:
Pincushion with or without the thread catch bag (patterns at the link). It is a good idea to add non-slip backing to the bottom of the pincushion so it stays put near the machine.
Frame-able sayings for the sewing room or kitchen wall.

...still thinking but greysewist did a great job with her list!

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by asterixsew 03 Nov 2014

Yes and she has said what I intend to make :)

Thanks Sue ,I got it now

received your email, can't think of anything to add.. but Greysewist I think has just about covered it.. Marian

Let's see, suggestions of gifts... tablerunner, shopping bag, clutch purse, placemat, teatowel/dishcloth to some, dishwasher drying mat, coaster/mugrug/lace doily, candlewrap(for those who might be keen on them), cushion cover, keyfob, mobile/cell phone purse, bookmark, Christmas tree ornament (for those who wished for a Christmas type of gift), mug carrying bag, sewing machine mat/cover, shoe bag for travelling, decorative toilet roll cover.... next suggestions??????

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by greysewist 03 Nov 2014

p.s. don't forget if you can, to take a picture of what you've made before you post it :)

by marianb 03 Nov 2014

Gee you really had your thinking cap on, I can't think of anything you've forgotten!

Thankyou Sue . Received my email. Bouncing around a few ideas already. :))

I have received my email and I am definitely scratching and not just my head. A big thank you for doing this
Hugs

I haven't received an email Sue

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by spendlove 03 Nov 2014

Please look again - I may have used your old email address so I've resent it.

Thanks again Sue for your efforts in organising this. I have already planned what I am doing. Sorry I have not responded here earlier to your emailing, but today seems to have been very busy with none sewing related life

I am looking forward to seeing all the embroidery gifts. Thank you Sue for putting this together again.

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by spendlove 02 Nov 2014

Any suggestions?

by rescuer 02 Nov 2014

Get to know the Cutie you are to give a gift to by clicking on their name and reading more about them by clicking on the posts they have made. If they have not made any posts, then your job is much harder. Consider looking at the designs in the Designs tab and the comments left there to see if their user name comes up. The hardest part for me was deciding what would be a good gift for her. I wanted to make sure the gift would be special to her in fact made for her -- not just something I wanted to give.
I will come back with other suggestions later when I think of some.

by spendlove 03 Nov 2014

Excellent advice!

by queenofhearts 04 Nov 2014

If my Cutie is someone that doesn't post a lot how can I find her name so I can read her posts?

by toogie 07 Dec 2014

queenofhearts, this is what I just did and it worked. I type in 'cute embroidery + queenofhearts' in google search. It bought up your post.

This is a question only: Should we use a design from Cute Embroidery as by the last secret Birthdaygift?

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by spendlove 02 Nov 2014

No, any design you like this time.