Thanks for the positive comments, ladies! Now, if my Santee isn't one of you, I can be fairly certain she'll like it... and if she is one of you, I know she will!

I love anything that is handmade.I would love the package to be all handmade!!!

VickiM, that is not quirky. I got hooked on true crime when there was a large family murder in Winston-Salem near where I lived at the time. It went national and ended up with books and movies. However, I have noticed that as I get older I like calmer reads (grin) - like quilting magazines and chat boards like this one on the "net".

As a somewhat newbie, let me say that I would love orphan blocks - a great way to motivate!

I goofed... what I was intending to say that I WILL be mailing to
someone I know in your state.

I HAVE NOT mailed your package yet, but soon I hope.

YES! Right to the hole with you . . . HURRY, we're waiting.

My Secret Santa recipient lives close to Mickey and Minnie. I am enjoying gathering items to send to her.

I guess I need to be in the hole, when filling out my wish list I said I didn't need any rulers, :( I was wrong I after reading about Bonnie Hunters new mystery quilt I would like to try doing it and I don't have one of the easy angles. I have lots of square rulers but no strange angle ones.:rolleyes: I could probably make HST the old way. Just a thought!

I included hand made ornaments in my package last year and will do so again. I would love to receive some thing special for my tree. :)

I have found out some really good stuff about my SS and will start getting the stuff together. Hint, I have lived in your state.

I wish my Santaee would stop by so I could torment, I mean connect with her.

I would love the pin/ornament it is very nice. My Santa giftee also lives in a state where I have relatives living. I've started on the pkg. I will get the FQs next week so I don't forget about them.

Yes please. I'd love one. Thank you for thinking of me! :D

very nice, I can't imagine why anyone wouldn't want one.

Popping in for a few. I've made some embroidery stuff for my ...Elf. Yah, I'm a secret Santa with an elf. I should be mailing my box out somewhere around the first of November. :) It's a loooooong time!

Im still waiting to receive a name

Nattoddboyd did you PM Terri she said all the names were out?

My Santaee hasn't posted since a year ago, she listed favorite colors and wanted a gift certificate. Don't know where to so just maybe a Visa card will work. I'm totally stumped over this one

Love that hanging ornament, too. I just have a little tabletop tree, so it would be too big. But I appreciate it's cuteness!
For the ones that think they are not as adept at sewing as some, please don't let that put you off from still making handmade items for your ss. It's the thought that counts as they will know you made it from the heart. That's priceless!!! Go for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) I'm still working on a couple things for mine...she's going to get lots of handmade; hope she likes what I've made for her. The thing I'm making is something I found out about her while "snooping"...it does pay to do so!!!!!!!! :)

Jaba, you could get a certificate to one of the on line shops? Or find what shops are near her and get one from there?

Isn't the whole idea of the exchange, to exchange GIFTS?

Nope nearly the opposite.....Mwahahaha!

Must be me and Oregon!

Cooky...where oh where did you find the "carry on" charm??? This pin/ornament is just TOO sweet.

OOOOHH, I live close to Mickey and Minnie, maybe it's me!!!!

Every birthday my DD gives me a gift certificate to my LQS so I can buy what I want. I certainly consider that a wonderful, thoughtful gift. Each to his/her own - lets not judge.

It was at Hobby Lobby. They had a free-standing display in the main aisle by their beads and charms section. It had all kinds of Christmas and holiday charms on it, and this was among them. I picked up two with the SS exchange in mind.

I've looked everywhere for a Keep Calm and Quilt On charm but haven't had any luck yet. Even asked at HL and Joann, but no luck.

SheriR, don't be intimidated by your Santee's skill level / experience. I felt the very same way in a swap as I was last year, and was feeling very insecure about making her items, knowing that her skills were far better than mine. Some words of wisdom that I actually have hanging on my sewing room wall helped ! :

" Don't Compare Your Beginning, To Someone Else's Middle ! "

Have fun !! We quilters are a pretty easy going and friendly bunch ! I am sure she will love anything you send !

I hope NO ONE is feeling intimidated by the picture of my brooch/ornament! Believe me, its craftsmanship is far from perfect, and if you could inspect it in person you'd see it for yourself.

A handmade gift is special, because you've given of yourself along with the gift and made something especially for someone else that they can't go out and buy in a store. I'd treasure anything my SS made for me, and I venture to say that everyone here feels the same.

I have very few clues from my Santee so I am going to make/buy what I think anybody would like. I know what she doesn't like so it should be ok. Her box is partially filled, am waiting for delivery of some fabric I think she will like plus some "other things".
Jaba, I sympathize with you. This is the second year in a row where I have a Santee that doesn't respond on the board. Maybe she works or other things are taking her time up, won't judge, just hope everything is ok. Maybe she is shy? I remember when I first started to post on the board, I was very scared that I would say the wrong thing.
Now? Take me as I am! OK to the hole I go! Hope some of that fudge is left! Yum! Yum!

It's a lot different, when one enters a public GIFT swap, which has rules. Joining the swap, implies willingness to abide by those rules. It's not 'judging,' to expect folks to respect the rules of a swap, which they voluntarily join.

I think maybe I was misunderstood, I'm not judging her, I just wish I knew more about her. I really like to personalize my gifts so they are definately for the person I am sending to, just like most of you do also. I do have the colors she likes so I will come up with a few things that hopefully she will like and be able to use. Nothing wrong with a gift card either...the item she really wants or needs may be more than the budget so that will help with the cost.
Just been a hectic week and am really not in a good place right now. To explain a little, my brother, who is my only sibling, passed away yesterday. I just need to get through this and then reorganized in thought. If I have offended anyone, it was not intentional and I do apologize.

Just send it to me, so no one else will be intimidated! BWAHAHAAHHAAHHAHAHAAAA!!!! :D

Okay, I'm already at the lowest depths of the hole, so I've got nothing to lose! :D

Jaba, I'm so sorry about your brother's passing. {{{{{{{ HUGS }}}}}}}}

The swap rules state the sending of 4 FQs and a gift/gifts, to equal $20. Personally, I would abide by the rules, to which I agreed.

So true, I like any thing no mater what the skill level. And pictures hide so many flaws. They also reveal blocks in the wrong position.:p

Sorry for your loss Jaba, will add you to the prayer list.

Oh Neesie, you are too funny! Sunrise mentioned something about there being fudge in the hole -- so I'll jump in and join you and we can scout her out.

Jaba, you are certainly allowed to take a deep breath and reorganize your thoughts. I am so sorry you have suffered the loss of your brother. Big cyber hug coming to you from New Mexico.

Make sure you bring that adorable little 'Keep Calm and Merry On' thingie with you! I'll wear it, just to keep it safe! :thumbup:

If you like chocolate, do you prefer white chocolate, milk chocolate, of dark chocolate?
Yes, milk chocolate
What are your favorite fabric colors?
Teal, pinks, red, purple, blue, green any bright colors
What are your favorite non-fabric colors?
Teal, dark pinks, blue, red, green
Would you enjoy receiving sewing notions, such as seam rippers, small rulers, etc.?
Yes, love my Clover seam ripper & have several with different machines.
Would you enjoy receiving quilt patterns or books? If so, give examples of what you don't already have.
Not really unless it was something very unique. I do a lot of applique and like unique patterns for appliques
Do you enjoy non-quilting books, such as fiction? If so, what type?
I am an avid reader. I mainly read mysteries such as Evanovich, Agatha Christie, etc.
Would you enjoy receiving a regional T-shirt? If so, what size?
Sure, Size Medium since I don't like tight fitting. And I prefer V necks, no turtle necks
Would you enjoy receiving regional postcards or other souvenir items?
I don't believe so.

Would you enjoy receiving a pincushion or needle-case?
Yes, You can never have too many of either of the above.
Would you enjoy receiving socks?
No, I don't think so
Please list any other items, you'd be happy to find in your SS package
FQ's , mug rug, pincushions, Right now I'm collecting 30's fabrics for a Dresden plate. Also Elvis prints for a quilt for DH. With 10 grandchildren and #11 on the way I always like prints for kids (especially older children).

Nessie,

you are so deep in that hole I am beginning to think you took your own shovel down there with you - LOL LOL LOL

Hugs

Caroline

Jaba, my thoughts are with you, as I am sure, are the members of this Board. Hugs.