Only 76 days until Christmas Eve - how are your projects coming?

**homesteadmamma** · 10-09-2002, 09:19 AM

I bet you thought cj has forgot to post how many days are left. NOPE because I'm getting close to panic!!

I don't have much done and with my back, I'm wondering if I'll get everything done I need too.

- I have gotten quite a bit of painting done (with Tylenol helping)
- I have the pj's cut out and they are ready to sew
- I did get one bear made and another one ready to cut out
- I did get a quilt done but have another one to get finished
- I have to cut out a couple of nighties and get them sewn
- I still have some Victorian ornaments I need to make for our own tree

YIKES, I think I better get busy.

How are your projects coming along?

**mommy2three** · 10-09-2002, 09:28 AM

cj,
i'd love to see your bear!! how do you make them? do you use a pattern? do you hand sew...or machine? can you please share a picture?!?!?! thank you!!

**captclearance** · 10-09-2002, 10:18 AM

CJ, I just keep seeing that count go up on your completed craft items..... WOW... as of this post......
Christmas craft items complete
- Christmas ornaments (104)
- Christmas angels (60)
- Craft items (28)
- Bears (1)

I haven't got much done in the way of crafts since In-laws came.... I'll start again soon.... Sounds like you are on the abll to me CJ...even with all the back trouble.... I hope you get to feeling better soon !!!

**Patchworkgirl** · 10-09-2002, 10:50 AM

Well, all of mine are in my head at this point- but at least I know what I am going to make!

Fleece car blanket for mom and her husband
Quilted table runner and hot pad for in-laws
wine charms for 2 sisters-in-law
fleece quillows for niece and nephew
trivets and coasters made from playing cards for grandma
Rice bags for all
puzzle jar for father in law

The rest of the gifts will be purchased a little at a time, on sale, of course! We have gotten thru the holidays debt free for the past 6 years.

**captclearance** · 10-09-2002, 12:33 PM

Great ideas Patchworkgirl, You are 1/2 way there........

**QuilterMom** · 10-09-2002, 12:47 PM

I have 17 sequined ornaments finished and an 18th started (doing 24 total) and have 4 potpourri ornaments finished (I think I'm doing 18 total of these).

**dozymom** · 10-09-2002, 01:49 PM

You sure know how to panic a friend. LOL CJ I get on for the first time in several days, and THIS catches my eye.

I gasp and reach for another coffee as I think of all what I gotta do.

Hyperventilating here, gasp gasp!

Good reminder though hon, and glad of it.

I gotta get going on my list!

**homesteadmamma** · 10-09-2002, 08:04 PM

Mommy2two - I make my bears with French fur and I use patterns from a bear making book. I sew them with my sewing machine and then stuff them with batting.

I don't have a way to post pictures, but once I get my film developed I will have someone post a picture for me.

I just ordered some more fur. I love the French fur, it is so soft.

Captclearance, yup my items are going up. Even with back problems, I have to get those craft items done. We have 3 Christmas craft sales to do, the first on the 26th of this month. I still have oodles to do and my back just doesn't want to co-operate!!

Dozymom - rofl.

**heaven** · 10-09-2002, 08:51 PM

i am going to crawl under the bed with kittens and the basket, i have salts done, and some soaps, some tarts, some candles, some i don't know i am so far behind i have to look up to see the bottom here better get my bum in gear i think. thanks for the update, hoping if you forgotten then it would go back in time.