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Second Hint:
I have pit bulls. It's going to be hard for my SS to keep her package safe from her furry friends. ArizonaKAT |
Originally Posted by Lstew2212
(Post 6919815)
I also forgot to include. I would love to receive regional items, mugs, tshirts etc. I think that is really cool.
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[QUOTE=PenniF;6919522]
Originally Posted by ljs317
(Post 6919458)
Pennif,
No no no to what the Lima beans or the fact that I hate yellow. No one ever believe either of those things. I really do love me some Lima beans, and I do really hate the color yellow. LIMA BEANS.....that's the only thing i can say i really don't like....and "dreamer" threatened to pack my box full of them if she were my SS !!! and they are so GOOD for you !! yummy, yummy they fill your tummy. Get your point about yellow tho.... I read somewhere once that if you lock a person in an all yellow room, they'll go crazy. Wish i could claim that was my excuse!! :p |
[QUOTE=dreamer2009;6920174]
Originally Posted by PenniF
(Post 6919522)
.................................................. ...................................... I would not touch them with a pole I would not eat them boiled or fried In my kitchen or outside To make me - nothing could be meaner I DO NOT LIKE THEM my dear "dreamer" |
[QUOTE=PenniF;6920223]
Originally Posted by dreamer2009
(Post 6920174)
I would not eat them in the hole
I would not touch them with a pole I would not eat them boiled or fried In my kitchen or outside To make me - nothing could be meaner I DO NOT LIKE THEM my dear "dreamer" neener...neener...neener.......................... .................... |
That's funny lol
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Just wondering about something. I have read the rules, participated in the questionnaire, and read this thread avidly. I believe it is okay to send fabric, books, and notions we have in our stash already as long as they are not "garbage" with a bow on top. lol
Would it be appropriate to send what are commonly called "orphan blocks"? Especially if they are not the main gift but just an after thought? I have been blessed with the name of a newbie who I think could use lots of different stuff to hone her skills, but I don't want to be tacky. Feedback, please. |
Wow! I never thought of adding things that are regional or "tour-isty". Some years back I did do a gift basket for an White Elephant with items from Reading. PA and the surrounding areas. It was well received. I had the "normal" geegaws in it like coffe mugs, keychains, postcards etc. But I also included some of the Wawa & Sheetzs one pot Coffees, Utz's chips & pretzels, 5th Ave. candy bars, an Amish Hex sign, maps, interesting places to visit that I had mapquested & printed out for them, gave directions to some of my personal favorite restuarants, a couple of books about the area.... etc.
The couple who won it was from out of state and just thought is was the neatest thing they have seen. When they came back to the area, they had their intinary all set up because of it. They now do the same thing all the time. For family who come to visit, even out of town wedding guest one year. They have some a basic basket and then they can personlize for the person or group coming in. They were so happy with the concept they keep one or two of the baskets made up a head of time. I so touched when I had gotten a handwritten "Thank You" note from them. So thank you to the person that started that line of thought for reminding me of this. If it was for me... I not just like but Love all those tour-isty things and would LOVE receive a T-shirt (sizes XL to 3X short or long sleeve), some postcards, flat pennies, or even a small stuffed critter from your area. They can even be cute or fun. Now I have to think of what is around here. Barryton is just a little village but I do state Big Rapids and Mt.Pleasant about 30 to 40 minutes from me. They each have some cool things and places as they are both collage towns. Tricia |
Originally Posted by Patchesnposies
(Post 6920273)
Just wondering about something. I have read the rules, participated in the questionnaire, and read this thread avidly. I believe it is okay to send fabric, books, and notions we have in our stash already as long as they are not "garbage" with a bow on top. lol
Would it be appropriate to send what are commonly called "orphan blocks"? Especially if they are not the main gift but just an after thought? I have been blessed with the name of a newbie who I think could use lots of different stuff to hone her skills, but I don't want to be tacky. Feedback, please. Perfectly fine to send stash items. Some include them as part of the $20 if say, they bought them new and haven't used them. Others treat these as extra to the $20. :) |
Originally Posted by Knitette
(Post 6920348)
In the Secret Pal swap we have a question specifically about orphan blocks - do you want them or not (I don't as I could start my own orphanage, lol), so I don't think it's tacky. As to whether or not she'd like them - can't say.
Perfectly fine to send stash items. Some include them as part of the $20 if say, they bought them new and haven't used them. Others treat these as extra to the $20. :) I am going to have to think on this. lol These are all brand new from a block swap I participated in but never got around to using in a project. I'd love to see someone "cut their quilting teeth" on them. |
Thanks for the new list. Hope this helps my person.
If you like chocolate, do you prefer white chocolate, milk chocolate, of dark chocolate? Don't care for dark chocolate. (I know that it's good for you, so I can learn to like it). What are your favorite fabric colors? Love blues, green, teal, aqua. rust. Too many to mention. Can always find something to make. What are your favorite non-fabric colors? What are non-fabric colors? Would you enjoy receiving sewing notions, such as seam rippers, small rulers, etc.? I have a lot of rippers. Quite a few small rulers. If I receive a ruler that I already have I can always share with another quilter. Would you enjoy receiving quilt patterns or books? If so, give examples of what you don't already have. I get most of my patterns on line. Do you enjoy non-quilting books, such as fiction? If so, what type? I read all the time. So it would be hard for anyone to get me books. I enjoy all books. Of course there are books I haven't read so if I have read the book I can pass it on to someone else. Would you enjoy receiving a regional T-shirt? If so, what size? I don't think so as I am trying to change my size. Doesn't mean that I don't eat chocolate. Would you enjoy receiving regional postcards or other souvenir items? If not from my area sure why not. Would you enjoy receiving a pincushion or needle-case? Have needle cases. Made my own pincushion. But I have seen some pincushions that are super, so sure. Would you enjoy receiving socks? Sure, wear size 8 1/2 shoe. Please list any other items, you'd be happy to find in your SS package I don't applique, but that's because I don't know how. I am happy to get anything. I still find it very hard to put all these things down as I was taught that when I received something I should appreciate it and be grateful that I got anything. Hope this helps. BrendaK |
Whew! Take a day off & you have to spend 1/2 a day catching up! Been busy getting ready for the quilt show & crime fair next weekend, so haven't been here.
Yes, I like the idea of patterns on a stick! Of course, my computer accepts them! I'm also a longarmer, so that's the area where I can use tools for. I'm a gadget girl, so the more toys the better! I use rulers, stencils, & water soluble markers A LOT! I don't do pantos, just freehand with a little help from those items. Just ask Sulabug, I've done several quilts for her. Santaee clue: You live in a great state! |
hi AK Carol - Phoenix here. Did you used to live up north?
QUOTE=Alaska carol;6902160]I am in Az anyone else? Yuma[/QUOTE] |
Hi All,
yep... My PC takes a stick.... So if I'm sent one... I will love it. hugs Caroline |
I filled one of these out when we first started but will also do this. I just don't want to sound like it has to be this or that because I'm excited with anything my s.s. has chosen. I think this goes back to when I was growing up you were pleased with whatever was gifted to you.:o
If you like chocolate, milk chocolate What are your favorite fabric colors? Teal,blues, greens, aqua, rust. Actually any colors are great. The colors I'm using right now are batiks of all colors for the quilting bee swap. I will have to purchase some baticks due to I joined so late in the swap. So batiks would be great. What are your favorite non-fabric colors?All of them What are non-fabric colors? Would you enjoy receiving sewing notions, such as seam rippers, small rulers, etc.? Yes, indeed Would you enjoy receiving <nobr abp="900">quilt patterns</nobr> or bookshttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items...rrow-10x10.png? If so, give <nobr abp="902">examples. If I get something I have I can always share.</nobr> Do you enjoy non-quilting books, such as fiction? Yes. If so, what type? I do like fiction, such as Nicholas Sparks and Francine Rivers,I also enjoy pet stories, I'm not pickiy. I have been seeing in magazines there is a series of quilting books, non fiction and I think I'd enjoy these too. Would you enjoy receiving a regional T-shirt? Yes If so, what size? 2x, however I just joined wt. watchers so hoping that size goes down, down. lol. Would you enjoy receiving regional <nobr abp="904">postcards</nobr> or other souvenir items? Yes, I think would be fun. Would you enjoy receiving a pincushion or needle-case? Oh yes anything like that. Would you enjoy receiving socks? yes Sure, wear size 8 1/2 shoe. Please list any other items, you'd be happy to find in your SS package I'm just getting started in with applique. I love to embroidery, pillow cases, dresser scarves. quilt blocks. I do have plenty embroidery floss. Now please S.S. do not worry about what you choose, I will be so excited regardless. Just being a part of this so exciting. |
WE HAVE A WINNER!!!
Keep an eye on your mailbox to see if it's you!!! Will be sending out prize in the next couple days. |
To answer the question about USB jump drives. Yes I have desktop,
Laptop, and Netbook all which take jump drives.....but in all HONESTY I really don't need another one I have about 14-15 ranging in storage size of 1gig up to 64gig. There is even one on my key chain that has a file with my medication list for when I go to the Dr they can have an updated meds list. I also collect mugs and am down to just 8 (I think) to have ALL 50 States. |
i would love a stick of quilt patterns and articles
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I just waded thru 15 pages and find the games finished! I was going to say 189... Next ...what a great idea the "helpful hints"...I hope my person sees it and does it too...I've stalked my way thru those 15 pages & will keep looking....I will do it too, but later...I still have UFO's waiting!
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Originally Posted by Patchesnposies
(Post 6920273)
Just wondering about something. I have read the rules, participated in the questionnaire, and read this thread avidly. I believe it is okay to send fabric, books, and notions we have in our stash already as long as they are not "garbage" with a bow on top. lol
Would it be appropriate to send what are commonly called "orphan blocks"? Especially if they are not the main gift but just an after thought? I have been blessed with the name of a newbie who I think could use lots of different stuff to hone her skills, but I don't want to be tacky. Feedback, please. |
Here's my hint for the day. It's raining in your town.
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Originally Posted by ArizonaKAT
(Post 6921354)
Here's my hint for the day. It's raining in your town.
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Hmmm, it's raining in my town today -- but I know that it's raining in lots of other towns too. I think we're supposed to have rain for the next six days. A good chance to get to some indoor chores I've been putting off!
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It's also raining in the southwest, but not in my town! The sun is peeking out already.
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No orphans for me please - I have made enough of my own - LOL LOL LOL
Hugs Caroline |
Ok, I have a question! Is anybody else doing Bonnie Hunter's new mystery that opened today (aka would they like some scraps to add to the mystery???
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Originally Posted by quiltingdragon
(Post 6921429)
Ok, I have a question! Is anybody else doing Bonnie Hunter's new mystery that opened today (aka would they like some scraps to add to the mystery???
I think orphan blocks would be fun BUT ONLY if I knew the fabric had been pre-washed. I have a terrible fear of colors running into each other. I refuse to rely on color catchers. |
Well it's not me, it is sunny here in Minnesota.
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CookyIN, I have wondered about that hole some of you have talked about. Now I know and what a clever idea.
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marilyn, I think our hostess, Terri, started the hole as a punishment when posters were naughty (long before I first took part in the SS swap) and needed to be put into the timeout corner. But those creative quilters just turned that on its head and made it into the most popular place to be for everyone in the swap. Not that some of those in there aren't naughty, as you'll find out soon enough...
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Originally Posted by CarolinePaj
(Post 6921410)
No orphans for me please - I have made enough of my own - LOL LOL LOL
Hugs Caroline |
Originally Posted by quiltingdragon
(Post 6921429)
Ok, I have a question! Is anybody else doing Bonnie Hunter's new mystery that opened today (aka would they like some scraps to add to the mystery???
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Gosh, I haven't seen my Santaee in here in a long time; how am I suppose to tease and give hints. Maybe I will have to track her into other forums and see if I can get her back here. Or, would that be too much stalking?
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'sic 'em June!
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clue for my ss: ypur zip code numbers add up to 5 more than mine
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Originally Posted by roseirish48
(Post 6921812)
clue for my ss: ypur zip code numbers add up to 5 more than mine
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LOL I am so behind on everything this month. Wow, you guys are chatting it up. We'll just say I'm busily sewing in the club car!
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I think that is proper stalking protocol, :) .
Originally Posted by juneayerza
(Post 6921623)
Gosh, I haven't seen my Santaee in here in a long time; how am I suppose to tease and give hints. Maybe I will have to track her into other forums and see if I can get her back here. Or, would that be too much stalking?
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Originally Posted by ArizonaKAT
(Post 6921354)
Here's my hint for the day. It's raining in your town.
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I made the cutest gift for my Secret Santa. I am getting so excited.
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