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by pldc 08 Jun 2012 ( edited Jun 09'12 06:54 )
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Question of the Day for June 8th: How soon do you start making Christmas presents, & How do you decide what to make & for whom

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by CindyG 08 Jun 2012
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I have already started.
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by pldc 08 Jun 2012
wow Cindy you are organized!
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by pennifold 08 Jun 2012
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The week after Christmas!!!! Love Chris
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by pennifold 08 Jun 2012
Of course I mean the previous Christmas and I only make for my annual Ladies Christmas luncheon - that's my really big event of the year for my home goodies. Love Chris
by pldc 08 Jun 2012
Well if you need to add another name to your Christmas list Chris I guess I could volunteer! I mean after all you do MAKE BEAUTIFUL SANTAS LOL Hugs Loralye
by oigelcox 09 Jun 2012
Oh Chris you are a busy lady . I would get worn out trying to keep up with all you do. He! He! Hugs Joyce
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by lidiad 08 Jun 2012
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I's too early for me, just a few presents to make so there is plenty of time before I start thinking about them.
Hugs, Lidia
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by pldc 08 Jun 2012
glad to see your organized! I am trting
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by bevintex 08 Jun 2012
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A personalized ornament would be nice for starters or maybe a small stocking with name and year. Nice for children. Then go from there.
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by pldc 08 Jun 2012
thanks Bev I meant YOU!
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by mumzyfarm 08 Jun 2012
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When I see the design that fits the person I am always looking for ideas and starting projects for Christmas presents Hopefully they will be finished in time hugs dean
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by pldc 08 Jun 2012
wow that is a good way to look at Designs Thanks Dean
by mumzyfarm 09 Jun 2012
I love all the ideas given to me most of my family and friends love quilts but I don't always get time to do quilts, pillows and such have to do.
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by grandmamek 08 Jun 2012
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I started in January. I always make something for everyone. That is a5 children, their spouses, 11 grand children, 3 great grand kids, a couple of sisters and sister in laws. That is why I start right after Christmas. I browse my designs to see if I have something that will fit there taste. If not,I start looking till I find what I need. I have quite a bit done already. Hugs, Mary
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by pldc 08 Jun 2012
WOW thats super Mary! well done
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by mjdg 08 Jun 2012
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I start about September.

MJDG
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by pldc 08 Jun 2012
thats goof to know too
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by sewmary15 08 Jun 2012
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Haven't started yet. I will be starting soon though. Hope what I make or try to make for my loved ones will be as treasured as the tableclothes, towels and afgans made by my ex-mother in law. She passed away a few years ago. I
am so glad I have these things she made just for me.
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by pldc 08 Jun 2012
I just love hand made things they mean sew very much to me! I am sure they will mean as much to your family as well!
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by theduchess 08 Jun 2012
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For me it's a year round project. If I happen to see a design I try to "see" where I can use it and for whom.I make it and tag the name and put it in a RED XMAS Covered bin. Then I add their name to a clipboard and cross out name. This way I don't get swamped or forget who gets what.Besides if I get ill I am that far ahead.
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by pldc 08 Jun 2012
wow thats a great idea! thanks Duchess!
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by blueeyedblonde 08 Jun 2012
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Whenever I get a chance - so somtimes it's a rush! (need to come up with ideas for each first)
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by wp1012 08 Jun 2012
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I started the day after Christmas. And I keep going on my sewing machine right now. The embroidery machine is a the doctor. And will be gone for 2 to 4 weeks. I sure do miss my baby. Peg
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by brendaleas 08 Jun 2012
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I making Christmas gifts all year, I do a little here and there, I make sure to do five gifts a month. I make gifts for 25 family members get oraments ,plus daughter, son, in-laws, in-laws-parents, My mom, Husband's dad, sisters,all get handmade gifts, all year PJ's were made. 10 sets in all. children get dolls, blankets, pillows, stuffed bears, rabbits, etc. I always make my daughter, and daughter-in-law somekind of snowman gift.
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by noah 09 Jun 2012
wowwwwwwwwwww way to go hugs:):)
by katydid 09 Jun 2012
I am envious!1
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by toolips 09 Jun 2012
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how about now
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by mariahail 09 Jun 2012
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do you ever stop making Christmas presents!!!! LOL****
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by noah 09 Jun 2012
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Well i start by giving away what i didn't like from c/mas lol just kidding:):) then sew till the next c/mas i make one big present per son ,i am doing their quilts this year .i have a lot already made :):)
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by oigelcox 09 Jun 2012
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I make presents all year as most of my crafts are for presents. I have a thing with 2 of my friends that we make each other a chalange object gift for christmas We make a block either embroidery or quilt and the recipiant has to come up with an idea how to use it. This is the blocks I gave them last Christmas.
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by oigelcox 09 Jun 2012
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This is a typical present for my 2 best friends. The are scrapbookers and sewers. I made the block , Diary cover, gift hanger (little christmas tree) and card. The tin comtains a cup and saucer with quilting design. plus a envelope maker set. Hugs Joyce