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  1. 11-29-2009, 02:32 PM #1
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    Talking my christmas challenge

    okay, starting today i have about 2.5 weeks to get all xmas gifts made & purchased.

    I have a whole month off to do what I want to do.
    Having been so busy the past year, I deserve this... but, I need to get a bunch of gifts made & a few bought.

    Also, taking a small family trip for the holidays, I want everything done prior to that, so I can concentrate on enjoying myself & not worrying about last minute stuff.

    So, my challenge for myself is to have made & bought all things on my list (which was done back in october) within about 2 weeks or so. That will give me about a week (or less) of time to finish up any last minute things (cleaning, packing, wrapping, receiving packages, etc).

    Here we go!

    Today, organize all fabric/yarn.
    Make a written list I can tack off as I finish things.
    Locate patterns for things I want to make & decide on specific patterns.

    Figure out a some things to make ds (16).
    Name plate (plastic canvas)..
    Pillow w/initials??
    ...??
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  2. 11-29-2009, 03:09 PM #2
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    Good Luck perSue!! We will all be cheering you on!! Please report back when you can!!
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  3. 11-29-2009, 03:36 PM #3
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    Good Luck!!
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  4. 11-29-2009, 04:22 PM #4
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    Sounds like a good plan..good luck
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  5. 11-29-2009, 06:25 PM #5
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    yes good luck dear> well be your cheer leaders.
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  6. 11-29-2009, 09:13 PM #6
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    Sounds like you've got a good plan for meeting your goal. I look forward to reading about your progress!
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    okay so yesterday i got half a scarf done, sewing fabric patterns cut, a couple more patterns for things to make chosen (hat, afghan) & one more recipe decided that I'll make as a gift.

    doesnt sound like much, but it's my start.

    here's to more today!
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    Great plan and you have gotten off to a great start!
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    ok sorry i didnt post the past couple days... but got a few more things done.

    another scarf done, another being completed.
    a hat completed.
    one blanket started, another 75% done.
    more oven mitts/hot pads cut waiting to be sewn/quilted.

    thinking about making sachets for xmas females.

    idea for ds re: wrist "wallet"... i'll give more details later.

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  10. 12-05-2009, 11:13 PM #10
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    Sounds like you are making great progress!!
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    ok half a blanket crocheted, a tablecloth sewn, another scarf ready to go, a dog toy made... and now planning on when/how to make cookies to store in fridge... maybe just make "coupons" to make.

    *whew
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    perSue - you have made great progress since you first posted!! Am glad to see that you're making the time to post what you are working on!! It must be great to check things off your todo list!! Keep it up, you are doing great!! Hope you're playing holiday music to keep you in the spirit!!
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