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Hi gals, I'm off to Melbourne and Adelaide for 10 days and am making some Tea towels for 4 of my oldest friends. We are having lunch on Thursday 28th and Trev is calling it "The First Wives Club"!!! Out of our 6 best friend couples 3 couples divorced. I can't wait to see them. I thought I'd make them a Christmas tea towel as it's always nice to have a cheery tea towel out for Christmas. I've got another 2 to make, but will do another design. Love Chris
P.S. Whilst there I'm catching up with Lorraine (lolly3). It's always great to meet up with another Cutie.
1. Red Santa from Embroidery Library - 57 minutes to sew out!!!
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Wow Chris these towels are my favourite among all the santas you have done :) the design has come out really well!
I hope this one didnt trouble you like others did....you have used such lovely colours! :)
I hope this one didnt trouble you like others did....you have used such lovely colours! :)
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Oh forgot to say...wish you a happy trip and enjoy yourself :)
Thanks Fatima, no this one was great. The Misty Mountain ones were a bit of a challenge. I've got a lot of Santa designs and this Embroidery Library is lovely, but very stitch intensive. Love Chris
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Lovely towels. Enjoy your trip!
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Thanks so much Marfa, I hope so. Love Chris
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He looks really nice on these red towels. I agree with you - a cheery towel can brighten up any holiday. Have a safe trip and enjoy your time with friends.
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Thanks so much, I can't wait to see them all. By the way what is your name? Love Chris
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so cheerful, lovely gifts Chris
hugs
Michelle
hugs
Michelle
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Thanks Michelle, so lovely to see you on here again. Love Chris
I agree Michelle & hope that you are feeling better
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That's a beautiful design!
Hugs, Lidia
Hugs, Lidia
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Thanks so much Lidia, there are over 27,000 stitches in him. Love Chris
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basketkase
18 May 2015
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Your Santa's are all so gorgeous......all the towels you made will be so well received!! Have fun on your trip!!
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Thanks Vicki, I'm so glad you like them. I'm sure the women who are receiving them will love them too. I intend having a great time reminiscing! Love Chris
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I love him. Going to have to buy him when I get a machine.
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Thanks Suzie, he is a beautiful Santa. There is a whole set with his wife too! Love Chris
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aussiequilter
18 May 2015
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beautiful work Chris , enjoy your get-together
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Thanks Monika, I can't wait to see some of these people. One couple I've not seen since we got married 43 years ago! Yikes, I wonder if I'll even recognise him - he only married his wife in 1988. We got married in 1972. Love Chris
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Sounds fabulous Chris . These look great! Go and have lots of fun./Lillian
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Thanks Lillian, I do hope we have a great time. Love Chris
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designgirl
18 May 2015
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Have fun, lovely towels.
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Thanks Lynn, I appreciate it. Love Chris
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dragonflyer
18 May 2015
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Oh, Chris...this Santa is gorgeous! Love Emb Library designs...have a wonderful time with Lolli and your "oldies but goodies" too...we will miss you here!
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Thanks Kim, I'm in the middle of doing a Christmas tree on the two machines - going side by side at the moment. I can't wait to see all the old friends. Love Chris
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harleysville
18 May 2015
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This is very pretty. Love the red towel and how the design shows on it.
Have fun.
Have fun.
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Thanks very much, I appreciate your comments. Love Chris
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Beautiful! Have a wonderful trip.
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Thanks very much Theresa, it should be great fun. Love Chris
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Beautiful & well worth the time & effort Chris, they will love them! Have a great fun time!~hugs~
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Thanks Loralye, I often wonder when I put on really big designs whether people will use them, I would, so I hope they do too. Love Chris
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ansienaude
18 May 2015
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the red santas are absolutely beautiful
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Thanks very much Ansie, I don't think I've ever welcomed you to this site, so welcome. Love Chris
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sonjapotgieter
18 May 2015
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Stunning designs!!!!Excellent work you did...So Lovely!!!
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Thanks so much Sonja, it's easy when you have great designs. Love Chris
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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU TO**** Hugs Carolyn lol
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HA HA HA! The same to you - for nearly the middle of the year! Love Chris
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That's a great stitchout! Love that Santa. You much have a fabulous machine! With all the thread changes and my slow machine, it'd take me several hours to get it stitched out.
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Thanks Penny - I have a Husqvarna Designer 1 SE and a Brother Quattro Innovis Eye 6700D - I prefer the stitchout of the Husqvarna though - sometimes the white thread of the cotton shows through - you can see it clearly in the picture on the right! Love Chris
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I love emblibrary! But they DO take a while to stitch out!! Only use their designs for special folks!! These look great!
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Hi Gerry, you are right long time stitching out and of course these are going to my oldest friends who live in Adelaide. So I know they will appreciate the workmanship! Love Chris
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vickiannette
18 May 2015
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Hi Chris, great Father Christmas, too many stitches for me! Hope you have a good holiday. Does your sister still live in Tumby Bay?
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Hi VIcki, yes, he is gorgeous isn't he? The ones I'm stitching out at the moment (Christmas trees from 3 Bells) are over 36,000 stitches too!
Yes, Julie still lives in Tumby Bay. She loves it over there. Unfortunately we won't be catching up with her. Love Chris
Yes, Julie still lives in Tumby Bay. She loves it over there. Unfortunately we won't be catching up with her. Love Chris
wow! that is large. Nice to have a special Christmas towel or two. I did some of those Patchwork potholders where you lay folded piecesx4, with bottom and batting. Stitch around edge and fold inside out. lot less than 36000!!!haha
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Lovely towels! Enjoy your trip! Joyce
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Thanks Joyce, I will, love Chris
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shirley124
19 May 2015
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Lovely Tea Towels. Have a great trip. Hugs
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Thanks so much Shirley, I intend to! Love Chris
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Great designs. Have a lovely holiday, enjoy yourself.
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Thanks so much Leaha, I just hope it's not tiring on everyone. Love Chris
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Eu também já estou pensando no Natal... kkkkk
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Sim Dilceia, nunca é cedo demais para começar em artigos de Natal, ama Chris
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Hi Chris, These towels are beautiful, love the colours. Thankyou for sharing. Can't wait to meet you. Love Lorraine xxxxx
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Hi Lorraine, yes, I hope my girlfriends like these. Love Chris
P.S. I am also looking forward to our morning tea together!
P.S. I am also looking forward to our morning tea together!
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Excellent towels and yes quite cheery!
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Thanks so much Chris, love Chris
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joanne8125
19 May 2015
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Beautiful towels. Have a safe and wonderful trip and especially enjoy your friends.
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Thanks Joanne, we have so far. Melbourne is very cold compared to Newcastle. Love Chris