Christmas Sewing Project

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R. E. Wicker 16 years ago

I entered the word that I was in the midst of a project for Christmas some weeks ago. It got no replies and I should by all rights take that as dis-interest; however, the project of making embroidered Place Mats with lace and braid trim became so interesting to me I decided to mention the joy anyway. To date, I have finished 33 of the mates in colors white, red and green. Some are trimmed with lace I found in my mother's sewing kit (she died in 1980) some I found cotton trims at JoAnns - sales bin, etc. Anyway, it has been great fun and you might want to try some such idea youselves. I have a Janome machine and disks for Christmas decor among other patterns. I have a brand new Great Granddaughter about 4 months old and I made from scraps two Bibs which I intend to stuff into her Christmas Stocking.

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Bobbie Sews More 16 years ago

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Kiteflyer 16 years ago

They sound like fun, and you got to use things of your mothers. Post some pictures on your website so we can see them.

Congratulations on the 4 month old great granddaughter!

Denny

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gaw93031 16 years ago

Thank you for posting this, Rhoda. It has given me an idea. If I can find it [or still have it!] I can make a bib for my coming- soon great niece, and use some bits from my mother's trimmings. It would be fitting as my niece [the baby's mother] was my mother's favorite grandchild. Our mother passed in 1996.

Have a peace-fille/piece-filled day, G> I =A0entered the word that I was in the midst of a project for Christmas

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amy in CNY 16 years ago

Rhoda, sorry i missed your previous post. i just love your Stepping Stones quilt. can't wait to see pics of your placemats! amy in CNY

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Sandy 16 years ago

Rhoda, I didn't see your original post, but I'd just love to see photos of these lovely placemats. :)

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Sha 16 years ago

I'd love to see the placemats Rhoda - things like this are great as Christmas gifts. I've made a couple of potholders for my sister and a friend for Christmas so far - just a little extra goodie to stuff in with their present, and it's a great way to use up scraps. My sister gave me a big hint about getting some this year again. :-)

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teleflora 16 years ago

It sure wasn't disinterest, Rhoda. For my part, I'm trying to pretend I have all the time in the world before Christmas. So I am ignoring anything to do with it.

Cindy > who decided we were going to celebrate Christmas every 3 months, anyway?

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dealer83 16 years ago

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I can't wait to see the too. They sound lovely and you are way ahead of me in getting Christmas gifts done. Please post some photos when you can. Donna

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DiMa 16 years ago

Hi Rhoda,

Sorry to say your first message has not appeared on my computer, there may be a problem with the gateway. I do miss a few messages on this ng as well as others I am signed in to. It's a pain in the bum when it happens.

I too have started Christmas gift making - coincidently place mats and bibs. The placemats for my daughters and the bibs for my great nephew. I always make each member of the family something for Christmas every year.

I don't have to make anywhere near 33 but still enjoy making the gifts.

Congratulations on the new Great Granddaughter - it will be a special Christmas this year.

Cheers,

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Pat in Virginia 16 years ago

Well, all that is news to me, Rhoda, and I am mightily impressed. The bibs for the little one will end up being a family treasure, I am sure. Pat in Virginia

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