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Secret Santa updates. I was on the point of knocking Secret Santa on the head due to the frustration of the Towel swap (we still have 7 sets of towels still to arrive.) However, today I received an email from a very sweet person (who shall remain nameless), saying "I am a lonely old woman and these little gifts, Christmas in July, Towel exchange, birthdays, get-well gifts, cards etc have helped my morale so very much.
It's as if I have friends that live close by."
It brought a tear to my eye and made me feel so mean for nearly giving up.
I decided to share this as there seems to be a depressing amount of negativity about at the moment.
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thanks for these nice words..It were some of these types of words that decided me to take over the birhtday-wish system. It seems to mean so much to some people and I'm glad that I can add some extra to this wonderfull site; 'cos helping out with sewing questions is still so far since I'm just a beginner. Isn't it lovely that we all can "upgrade" this site; each within his/her own possibilities (question of the day, greetings/wish of the day, jokes, sewing tips,...)
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I really appreciate your work on the birthday list
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queenofhearts
20 Jun 2012
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Please don't giveup om the Secret Santa exchange. I didn't do the towel exchange because I was without computer access at that time so I have been looking forward to the Secret Santa. I know that it is time consuming for you but you make so many people happy with what you do. Thank you.
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shirlener88
20 Jun 2012
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Sue, how wonderful that these exchanges can be so wonderful to bring the CUTE family together and have such an inpack on the lives of all that partcipate in them. I know that the postings and the joy that these gifts make in the lives of so many of the CUTE members - it is hard - when someone signs up for an exchange and doesn't follow through - but that does happen. Perhaps in the future - we can all commit to do a better job and be sensitive to the fact that another may only get this one thing from across the miles that brings them joy and happiness. Thank you for everything that you do - if it would help - we could perhaps ease some of the work - by allow others to help in the effort.
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by allowing others to help in the effort - I meant.
I agree. If I can help - please let me know. I can't answer questions, because I have only started ME this last year.
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Thank you for all your efforts. This site means so many different things to so many people. We are all drawn to it as we share the love of embroidery and stitching.
Thank you for the reminder of what this site should always be about -- love.
Thank you for the reminder of what this site should always be about -- love.
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marjialexa
20 Jun 2012
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Sue, I don't participate, but I thank you for doing this for others. I enjoy reading the posts and seeing the gifts, knowing what joy they bring. I belong to a Yahoo group, Cats n Quilts, and we have birthday fat quarter gift lists, and Secret Santa as well. I haven't participated lately, because I'm just not healthy enough to be reliable, but when you're alone and that Secret Santa gift is the only Christmas present you'll get, it really means a lot! Don't give up, please. There always in any group seems to be a few memories that need jogging a bit, or things do get lost in the mail. It does mean a lot to the people who participate, thanks for being caring enough to take the time to organize it. Big hugs for you, Marji
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Ihave not partcipated in this physically, but do enjoy all the postings on them and the feelings that I get from those postings. It is a wonderful program.
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Thank you Sue for all that you do. This Secret Santa and Sister exchange has been one of the reasons that I enjoy coming to the cute community. It shows the love of each member one to another.
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Sue, keep it up! If it just makes ONE unhappy person happy, it's worth it. I haven't participated only because I am SUCH a procrastanor (and I can't spell either!) and wouldn't want to not get around to mailing off my gift!! Then someone would be hurt! But I love to see what others send & receive.
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I'm a procrastinator, too, Gerryb, and I manage, so do join us! I even have the sign on my doorway saying I am one :)
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thecraftycritter
20 Jun 2012
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In complete agreement with all the comments so far. You have spent so much time and energy to make this work - every one who joins the swap appreciates all you do. Please do keep it up. I just don't have enough people to share my projects with and this is such a great way to spread them around to others that appreciate what we do.
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Due, I would love to take part in these swaps please let me know if this is possible and what do I need to do. Suelyn
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Sorry mean,t to say SUE. Fingers not good today. Sorry
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Oh Sue you are so wonderful for doing this
Biggest of hugs to you ..
I hope to join the next swap.. to be honest I have enjoyed looking at the swaps because its gives inspiration..
Big hugs - maria xx
Biggest of hugs to you ..
I hope to join the next swap.. to be honest I have enjoyed looking at the swaps because its gives inspiration..
Big hugs - maria xx
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Please do not give up. I almost am ready to join others beside SS. Live Laugh Download Stitch!
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If you need someone to send towels to anyone let me know. I was wondering if we were going to do "Christmas in July" I get excited when a package arrives. Thanks for all the work you have done for us. damaris
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alexgrandma
20 Jun 2012
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I was not in this swap but I am sure like a lot of others..if you need someone to send towels to someone let me know!! What you do is amazing!!
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Sue, please don't stop. These swaps are in part what drew me to this site. I love to go and see the results of the swaps and challenges. At some point I would love to participate. When I read the post and see the pics it makes me think back to exchanging gifts with my pen pals. And who doesn't like to receive a package in the mail.
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I love the SS last year that gift was all I got .if not for it I wouls not have hade any thing to open.
Lenamae
Lenamae
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Last Christmas was a bad one for us. DH was still going thru radiation treatments for his lung cancer surgery. We did not put up a tree or even decorate. He was too weak. When I rec'd my package from my SS it was like receiving all the gold in the world. It was my only present. So Sue, you sure make a lot of us
happy when we are having rough times. Please continue. Hugs..Carol
happy when we are having rough times. Please continue. Hugs..Carol
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BIG hugs and blessings Sue. I am working on my Secret sister birthday gift already. hugs
Helen
Helen
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Sue, you are very much appreciated for all you do. I know it's a very big undertaking, but you can tell by the comments how much we all enjoy the exchanges. I hope you are able to continue them. Thanks again!! Denise
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Oh, Sue please don't stop. Thank you for all of your hard work. I joined so I could get out of my blue times and think of someone besides myself. The recieveing is great but Gods word teaches that it is better to give than recieve. If I never get anything in return I have had a great time planning and exicuting my gifts. Hugs & Stitches, Liz
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I also enjoy sending my gifts out.I always like to imagine the face as it's opened. Sue, Thanks for all you do.
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Sue thanks for all the work that you put into this.
I love to see the swaps/gifts received. As you can see by all the comments the "cuties" love this, some do not have any other gifts given to them. It is not your fault if someone does not fulfill there commitment.
I am willing to help if I can, if a gift can not be sent by someone because of circumstances beyond there control. Just left me know.
Hugs Yvonne
PS Sue you are doing a great Job
I love to see the swaps/gifts received. As you can see by all the comments the "cuties" love this, some do not have any other gifts given to them. It is not your fault if someone does not fulfill there commitment.
I am willing to help if I can, if a gift can not be sent by someone because of circumstances beyond there control. Just left me know.
Hugs Yvonne
PS Sue you are doing a great Job
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I now have a big lump in my throat after reading all these comments. I don't think I realised what an impact the whole thing had on peoples lives.
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you do you do :-)
:))
Gift giving always affects the giver, the receiver, and all the observers.
The kindness Cuties show each other is the reason I come to this site.
Thank you!
The kindness Cuties show each other is the reason I come to this site.
Thank you!
Glad the post put a lump in your thoat. Stay with it or ask for help.
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I really enjoyed SS, and thank you so much for your hard work
hugs
Michelle
hugs
Michelle
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brendaleas
21 Jun 2012
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Please. Sue do not stop. I have not made the lists yet. I'd love to be added to the Christmas in July. How do I go about being added. And I would love to help send someone a gift,for this last go around.just let me know who needs one sent to them. I have being picking up towels on sell,just to embroidery on as gifts. I love giving out gifts.
Here is a.flower for you.
Here is a.flower for you.
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I just have to say I love this rose you put up.
We got these into the flower shop occasionally, amazing how they can color each petal. Has to be done by little cuts & dipping into food colors.
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Thank you Sue for all you do. I too enjoy all the gifts & giving gifts. It is so nice to see how much our gifts are appreciated when the receivers post pictures too.
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Hurray! I don't want this to stop. You know I have embroidery friends and family and none will give me an embroidered gift because they think I won't appreciate it, but I will and do. No two people think alike and won't do they same thing. I really do love all of the gifts that I have recieved and enjoy making the ones I have done just as much if not more. So glad we will keep it up. Hugs & Stitches, Liz
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Sue, what a wonderful ministry you have created. Don't feel mean. I know it gets discouraging when someone doesn't come through and you feel partly responsible, but you shouldn't. Everyone appreciates your effort. I love looking at the postings.
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Sue- I have enjoyed reading about and seeing the wonderful gifts you have all given each other over the past 6 months or so. I would really like to join your list of Secret Santa or Secret Sister when you decide to start the next go around.
Thank you to all the rest of you Cuties who give of your time, thought, energy to make this such a wonderful site. I have been singing your praises to anybody who will listen. Thank you for letting me be a little part of this wonderful worldwide group of people.
Thank you to all the rest of you Cuties who give of your time, thought, energy to make this such a wonderful site. I have been singing your praises to anybody who will listen. Thank you for letting me be a little part of this wonderful worldwide group of people.
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hightechgrammy
24 Jun 2012
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How nice that she took the time to tell you how your efforts are appreciated. Doesn't it make a huge difference :-)
I don't know about you, but comments like this just fuel my fire!
I know better than be a part of the exchange, because I am always running at the last moment and I'd never get anything mailed in time. Saying that, though, I am very happy for the people who are joining in this fun. Your efforts do make a difference, Sue! May God Bless you and may he also kick those in the seat who still who have not mailed - LOL Love you, Jan
I don't know about you, but comments like this just fuel my fire!
I know better than be a part of the exchange, because I am always running at the last moment and I'd never get anything mailed in time. Saying that, though, I am very happy for the people who are joining in this fun. Your efforts do make a difference, Sue! May God Bless you and may he also kick those in the seat who still who have not mailed - LOL Love you, Jan
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Well I am finally going to try to load my towels I received in May
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that didn't work
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claudenicolas
24 Jun 2012
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Dear Sue, do ,not stop, you bring so much hapyness with those exchanges. It is very nice for those who make the gifs, because we always make those gift with love, and also for those who receive those gifts
Thank you for all that you have organized
Hugs and love
Claude
Thank you for all that you have organized
Hugs and love
Claude
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Here are Dee's towels (I hope I have more luck than she did!)
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Even if i do not participate all actions, I can tell you are doing an excellent job. It's great you take the time and trouble to fix it every time. Thank you!!
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