Thank you to mary12 for AN overstuffed envelope of gifts. I cannot believe she got so much in a small envelope. That followed by a card of excited puppies in the snow and her identity.
Gifts include a lovely floral wallhanging (she used knitting rings as hangers. Very clever) a Mary Englebrite notebook AND emery boards, a nail care kit, body lotiion, great for desert climate here, embroidery thread, tea bags, cute bird gift tags, hand-made eyeglass-scissors holder, lovely winter red charm squares, small calender shaped like a purse, and last but not least, my favorite gummy bears, I eat them constantly while sewing, otherwise I grind my teeth.
Thank you so much and wishing everyone here a happy holiday.

A little update I had to give the 15 year old dog a bath this morning at 5 am and then dry him before i could go to bed its3 pm and i am just getting up for the second time i had to get up around 11 and eat my blood sugar woke my up dropping but all is ok now on to opening my package

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my SS is Lisa / LStew2212
so many great things in a box !!
love all the homemade goodies.
things I can't make or don't have time to make.
love the books. can't wait to get started playing with everything you sent.
Thank you L*I*S*A


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THANK YOU, BETTY! Betty from Aurora, CO, was my Secret Santa (sorry - opened early b/c of plans later). She spoiled me with gorgeous material (wow - that panel!), two AMAZING books that I can't wait to pour over, beautiful thread!!, gorgeous notecards, a darling pattern, and THREE charm packs. (I adore the "Spa" one!) FUN, FUN, FUN! Thanks again, Betty. (Not sure of board name.)[ATTACH=CONFIG]501543[/ATTACH]
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Wowie! I got quite a haul from my secret Santa! I got patterns, and sewing supplies, ( how did she know I needed snaps?) all kinds of wonderful and very useful things. I am sad to report that I have no idea who my secret Santa was, since there was no way to tell from the gifts who it was...so thank you secret Santa whoever you are! Can I have just a hint? Is it permissible to identify ourselves here? I would really like to know who to thank. My cup runneth over.

Thank you for everything Letsquilt!! Oh my gosh! I love it all!!
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My secret Santa, Donna, from Salamanca, NY, was most generous....especially in sharing her talents.
The lovely crocheted doilies, in lavender and purple, tickle me. They evoked warm memories of my Nana. Also in my package: crocheted hot pads, really nice pot holders with a hand slot, Andes candies mints, four batik fat quarters in vibrant colors, an organizer of sorts and a stunning green tool caddy. You know, the kind I always wanted to make for myself but didn't: clear vinyl compartments (with tools!) that folds in thirds for travel. This beauty has a hanging hook for ease of use when open. Thank you SOOOO very much.

Hazel B - also known by the mailman evidently as Secret Elf H - sent me the loveliest group of gifts! Here is a picture. I LOVE IT ALL - I am sooooooo happy with my gifts. The fabric is great - at least 10 pieces - I can't wait to make something - and the cup will be used tonight - I will think of you while I am enjoying my tea after a church program this evening! She included hand cream, quilting pins, note pads, a BEAUTIFUL butterfly magnet (which I love !), a handmade item that will sit on my kitchen counter - along with the sponge - marking pencils and a little desk ornament that I will take to my office tomorrow as a reminder of Hazel and the other wonderful people on this board. The cup came with a matching wall plaque and tea. THANK YOU, HAZEL! She even sent my dog a gift and I am including Esther's thank you for that (she has already eaten three of them!). Hazel, have a wonderful Christmas.
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Thank you so much SewBizGirl! I love that you snooped and made me a crochet hook case! Still haven't found my hooks yet but have bought 2 new ones to go in my new case! Jelly belly jelly beans- my favorite candy in the whole world!