until Christmas - slightly OT

I wish I could send you our DDIL#1. She is a World Class sneaky gift-opener and rewrapper. That girl is good! Naturally we resort to extreme methods to circumvent her plans. I just don't think I could stand to have a SM wrapped with a 'do not open' threat. Let us know if you make it. Polly

OH!! Big HUgs!! I knew I was getting a serger this year - it had been researched for months and discussed even longer. DH told me to go ahead and open it because it was part of my birthday present as well . Well...my birthday isn't until next week, but he still let me open it early. So, while I know there isn't going to be anything under the tree or near the cake, it's ok...wish I could be more supportive...I think your DH is being just plain mean

Larisa

Maybe you could coax the giver to get the manual out so you can start studying???

I had this happen for two years although I can say it didn't bother me. :) I was too busy getting everything ready for Christmas each year. One year my Janome 6500 was under the tree and the next it was my Janome 300E. It won't be long. :o) Susie

Gee, I prepared a message saying you are an adult and you will be just as thrilled if you open that package a few days early. Then I erased it. But I think it would take away some of the excitement by making me wait- for me any way. I think he should let you open it and put it to use. It's not like you'd be pouting on Christmas morning or anything... you will certainly remember the 'gift' even if you had it early. You could even 'store' it under the tree when you are not using it. Then there's the possibility it may need some adjustments or something and then you couldn't use it right away- the sm stores will all be closed- and that's IF you aren't too busy with Christmas dinner and even have a chance to use it that day??? But I'm an ol' Scrooge any way, so don't mind me. ;-)

Leslie, Missy & The Furbabies in MO.

Musicmaker... I have sitting, in the boxes, in my front room a Tin Lizzie machine and frame. I still need to get the poles for it, but first I have to finish moving stuff out of the room and figure out exactly how long I can make it. It may well be after the first of the year before I can get it set up.sigh. (The weather and such is playing havoc with me doing much of anything. I know we need, really, really need the rain, but I hate the fronts that move in. )

Pati, > Has anyone else faced the pain of seeing the new sewing machine in a

Every time you go by the box, give it a pat and tell yourself it will only be X more days.

It's like those Advent calendars......marking each day off made it feel like the time went faster.

Butterfly

Oh, that's cruel and unusual punishment! ;) Honestly, though, as long as you know about it, I don't see why you can't at least read the manual -- and use the machine!

Start piling patterns/books/fabric/notions on it, making a big mess. When your DH asks what you are doing, tell him you are so excited, you have been thinking of projects you want to do on it, but don't know where to start. So, you are making sure everything is nearby when it comes time to open it. Maybe he'll get the hint.

Hey, it might work!

G> Has anyone else faced the pain of seeing the new sewing machine in a

I guess I'm with your husband. The waiting will make the opening even better. And Christmas morning will be incredible, instead of just a day when your husband feels like he hasn't really given you anything. I like the idea of it being like an advent calendar.

Anticipation heightens most pleasure.

Sunny

I used to be good at that - but they were not my presents.

When DS was a tiny baby and DD was 4 she took her presents out of sight at a family gathering to open.

The Thank You letters that year were just drawings with no mention of what the present was, and at that age the drawing was not recognisable as the present!

I always knew what each parcel contained in advance after that! Sally at the Seaside ~~~~~~~~~~ (uk)

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I bet it would, Ginger!!

I HATE messes that aren't "mine" ... and just the thought of someone else's mess drives me batty!! I'd probably end up forcin' her to open the present just so's I could have things neat again!!

Hubby's been known to use that against me. And it's never as pretty as a new SM. Usually it's something to do with scouts. Or power tools.

Hugs!! Connie :)

I dont think I would be able to sleep a wink if it were me! lol

I can honestly say "no" I've never!! Hubby is horribly intimidated by all things quilty and sew-y, so I always get kitchen-y gifts (hubby LOVES Bed, Bath and Beyond!! I swear that man would leave me if Rachel Ray ever nodded at him!!).

This year, though, my DD has officially become a quilter, so he's taking her to do the shopping "for him." He'll give her the $$ and let her shop in our LQS while he sits in the car .... and my sweet DD knows EVERYTHING I want!! Yippee!!!

I *did* get a SM for a B-Day gift about 6 years ago, but it was my using a "gift certificate for a sewing machine of my choice - within limits" from hubby ... I test-drove her and I bought her. Sooo ... does that count?

Congrats on the SM!! You have to let us know the what's, the where's and the features!! And of course, how you were able to keep from giving into sweet, sweet temptation and just rip the packaging apart ... and how much you LOVE it!! :)

Hugs!! Connie :)

My DH says your DH is just plain mean. You can give him the message if you want. You already know what it is---how come he's so stubborn? I feel for you. Gen

Sandy, that's exactly what I was thinking - cruel and unusual punishment!

Donna in Idaho

Does he realise he won't get any Christmas Dinner this year (except if he cooks it). You'll be much to busy to even remember food.

Sally at the Seaside ~~~~~~~~~~ (uk)

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