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by rsehorse 18 Jul 2015 ( edited Jul 20'15 03:14 )
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Saw one of these ornaments online. They were charging $24. So of course I had to give it a try. Must admit they are a bit of a challenge and rather time consuming little stinkers. This one will be a Christmas gift for my son. It is made of 34 little squares of fabric folded and pinned in place.

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Comments (26)
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by greytgirl 18 Jul 2015
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What a lovely gift for your son. I am sure he will love it. Please thank him for his service to our country!
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by Leaha 18 Jul 2015
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Thank you for your service young man. Beautiful ornament. He will display this proudly. You have more patience then I do, this would have driven me over the edge. Notice I didn't say which edge. :)
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by christracey 18 Jul 2015
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Well done it looks great. I have made something similar but haven't thought of the center as you have.
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by pennifold 18 Jul 2015
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Well done, it looks super. Love Chris
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by marianamin2003 18 Jul 2015
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Amazing.
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by jerrib 18 Jul 2015
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Well done Susan, your son will treasure this for years to come.
And thank him for keeping us all safe.
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by kalamazoo 18 Jul 2015
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WOW! Beautifully done.
Cindy
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by lbrow 18 Jul 2015
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Oh I do love it!!. You have done such a beautiful job of it. My dad and my deceased husband were both Marines and served in WWII/Lillian
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by rsehorse 18 Jul 2015
We are a Marine Corps family. My husband, son, adopted son , his wife and son-in-law were all Marines.
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by 02kar 18 Jul 2015
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You did a wonderful job on this. I know he will treasure it and his Marine buddies would love one too.
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by graceandham 18 Jul 2015
Very nice and you don't want to be in that business, now do you?
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by decojo 18 Jul 2015
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Love it!
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by NancyBT10 18 Jul 2015
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This is truly a beautiful ornament. And, it's not just for Christmas but can be proudly displayed all year long! What loving hands folded all the fabric squares (those same hands use to hold that little boy who is now a man). So very proud of all of our men in service. Please let you son know we appreciate him! Thanks for sharing.
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by rsehorse 18 Jul 2015
what a lovely comment. Thank You Nancy
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by dragonflyer 18 Jul 2015
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Nice job, Susan...I am sure he will treasure this...and thank him for his service!
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by noah 18 Jul 2015
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excellent job hugs
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by pldc 18 Jul 2015
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I like your fussy cut center Susan, ~hugs~
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by sewtired 18 Jul 2015
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You can be proud of your ornament and your son! Congratulations.
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by sailorgal 18 Jul 2015
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rsehorse, great work. Where did you find the design to purchase. We are all a Navy family, but we have lots of Marine friends.

As we say, there is no such thing as a former Marine or former Sailor. It's always, not so lean, not mean, but still a Marine.
Don't know a similar one for the Navy.
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by rsehorse 18 Jul 2015
I bought this fabric several years ago at either Jo-Anns or Wal-Mart. It is still available trough and is made for all 4 branches of the service.
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by tlp22 18 Jul 2015
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Wonderful job. Go USA!!!!!!
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by dee 18 Jul 2015
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Beautiful. My brother and brother in law were both in the Marines during the Korean war. Thank your son for his service.
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by peafarm 18 Jul 2015
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Thank you to all your family for serving our country and keeping us a free nation. I've done a similar one of these called a pinecone ornament where I am from and it was probably 30 years ago at least--put up with Christmas ornaments. Yours is unique and your son will always have it for a wonderful treasure.
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by brittanycooper 18 Jul 2015
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No way. I'd go nutz. But is is nice.
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by pennyhal2 18 Jul 2015
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The elements of this project are perfectly placed! This look professionally done and is well worth the time you spent. Thank you to you and your family for the service your son gave our nation.
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by jrob 18 Jul 2015
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Semper fi! It's truly beautiful.
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by cj2sew 18 Jul 2015
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What a great job. I love the Marine emblem in the middle. Thanks for the idea. Thank you to you and your son for your service to our country.
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by sonjapotgieter 18 Jul 2015
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Well done...Beautiful...work
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by highlandermom 19 Jul 2015
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Beautiful
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by katydid 20 Jul 2015
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Wow!!!