For those of you who don't do Christmas...
#1
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what do you work on this time of year? I always use this time to enter into a sort of finishing frenzy. I try to finish as many projects as possible. I always enjoy it when everyone else is busy with family and holiday stuff, and I can just relax and finish projects.
What about you? How do you use this time if you don't do Christmas stuff?
What about you? How do you use this time if you don't do Christmas stuff?
#2
I just keep on with my current project. Right now I'm working on a "square in a square 2" for a friends wedding present in March.
I do enjoy seeing what everyone is making for Christmas gifts and then I copy and give on other occasions.
I do enjoy seeing what everyone is making for Christmas gifts and then I copy and give on other occasions.
#3
I confess I'm making quilts for presents this year but usually I just sit back and watch everyone else going crazy (and broke) with their decorating mania (they have to have more lights than the neighbors,etc) and shopping.
I don't decorate, bake or put up a tree anymore.
So much easier!
And getting rid of all that stuff gave me more room for sewing/quilting items, lol.
Jan. 1 they're packing up stuff. I'm relaxing and sewing. Love it.
I don't decorate, bake or put up a tree anymore.
So much easier!
And getting rid of all that stuff gave me more room for sewing/quilting items, lol.
Jan. 1 they're packing up stuff. I'm relaxing and sewing. Love it.
#4
I seldom make Christmas gifts anymore.It just stresses me out to work on a deadline.So I give quilty things away when the mood strikes.
Like you, there's always a stack of UFOs awaiting borders,backing etc.I do some baking & candy making,address the few cards I send & enjoy the season.Love the music & cold snowy days.That's time for reading, sewing & lots of hot chocolate :-)
Like you, there's always a stack of UFOs awaiting borders,backing etc.I do some baking & candy making,address the few cards I send & enjoy the season.Love the music & cold snowy days.That's time for reading, sewing & lots of hot chocolate :-)
#5
And here I was, thinking I was the only person who would be quite happy if Christmas was abolished. Yes I do have grown children and grandchildren, and do spend time with them over the yuletide, but I would be quite happy to hide away
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Originally Posted by sall
And here I was, thinking I was the only person who would be quite happy if Christmas was abolished. Yes I do have grown children and grandchildren, and do spend time with them over the yuletide, but I would be quite happy to hide away
#7
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I figured that with this many people, I couldn't be the only one who didn't celebrate Christmas.
Originally Posted by sall
And here I was, thinking I was the only person who would be quite happy if Christmas was abolished. Yes I do have grown children and grandchildren, and do spend time with them over the yuletide, but I would be quite happy to hide away
#8
I love Christmas! But, over the years, I have really slowed down with the hoop-la of it all. It seems so crazy with they BUY BUY BUY stuff.
I am doing 3 gifts for each of my grown kids. Oldest ds and his wife will get something together and then something small for each of them.
Middle ds, my Marine, is getting a digital camera and a camera card and stocking.
Youngest ds, who is 17, is all on his dad this year! LOL
I love to bake and have family around. I don't decorate as much as I did and I try very hard to AVOID the stores!
I love to be able to just sit and sew and enjoy my family. Simple times are the best times.
I am doing 3 gifts for each of my grown kids. Oldest ds and his wife will get something together and then something small for each of them.
Middle ds, my Marine, is getting a digital camera and a camera card and stocking.
Youngest ds, who is 17, is all on his dad this year! LOL
I love to bake and have family around. I don't decorate as much as I did and I try very hard to AVOID the stores!
I love to be able to just sit and sew and enjoy my family. Simple times are the best times.
#9
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Originally Posted by sall
And here I was, thinking I was the only person who would be quite happy if Christmas was abolished. Yes I do have grown children and grandchildren, and do spend time with them over the yuletide, but I would be quite happy to hide away
#10
Originally Posted by AlwaysQuilting
I confess I'm making quilts for presents this year but usually I just sit back and watch everyone else going crazy (and broke) with their decorating mania (they have to have more lights than the neighbors,etc) and shopping.
I don't decorate, bake or put up a tree anymore.
So much easier!
And getting rid of all that stuff gave me more room for sewing/quilting items, lol.
Jan. 1 they're packing up stuff. I'm relaxing and sewing. Love it.
I don't decorate, bake or put up a tree anymore.
So much easier!
And getting rid of all that stuff gave me more room for sewing/quilting items, lol.
Jan. 1 they're packing up stuff. I'm relaxing and sewing. Love it.
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