One Bag Out of 25 or So Done
@marsha32 (6631)
United States
November 17, 2016 4:16pm CST
I did go to sit n' sew Friday evening, and I did work on cutting fabrics to make the drawstring backpacks.
I got quite a few cut out, just in fabrics I thought the guys would be ok with.
In my picture if the only one that I have completely done so far, and I just put it together today.
I will keep sewing on and off on them today as I can, as well as throughout the next week.
I'm pretty sure it will be after Thanksgiving before I get the table out here at home and start getting fabrics cut for the younger children's bag and the bags for the females.
I just wish I had put together those 2 bags earlier and got the idea for these as gifts sooner. Of course, it's like this for me every year....that push right up until Christmas to get the gifts made.
I think I asked before if you are making any of your gifts this year.
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@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
18 Nov 16
I am so not a crafty person. I might make some no bake cookies and goodies and tin them up for family and friends but that will be the extent of homemade gifts. Love those bags.
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@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
19 Nov 16
@marsha32 That is a good family tradition! I like that idea. It would be nice if I could get my sisters in on a project like this.
@celticeagle (165979)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Nov 16
Nice. Love the plaid. I don't make much of anything. Writing is about my only 'craft'.
Too bad you wait so long to get busy on your gifts. I think that if you wanted it easier you would start earlier wouldn't you?
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@celticeagle (165979)
• Boise, Idaho
18 Nov 16
@marsha32 .....I bet there is a lot of people who could say that same thing this time of year.
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@marguicha (222387)
• Chile
17 Nov 16
My Christmas gifts are not ripe yet
. I make apricot jam from apricots of my apricot tree. I save and beg for jars during the year and recicle them.
But the apricots will be ripe one week before Christmas so unless we have a very hot summer, I will have to hurry at the last minute.
Sometimes I make relishes, but that, too depends on the weather.
I only buy a present (toy) for Sofía. She is 6 and is not interested in other gifts
. I make apricot jam from apricots of my apricot tree. I save and beg for jars during the year and recicle them.
But the apricots will be ripe one week before Christmas so unless we have a very hot summer, I will have to hurry at the last minute.
Sometimes I make relishes, but that, too depends on the weather.
I only buy a present (toy) for Sofía. She is 6 and is not interested in other gifts1 person likes this
@marsha32 (6631)
• United States
17 Nov 16
Oh I would love to get some homemade jams and jellies for Christmas!
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
18 Nov 16
aint that sweet? i'm sure whome'er gets such'll be delighted. i used to be so organized, such's severely lackin' these days. i make schtuff'n jest give't. if'n i held'nto thingies 'til a special time, i'd ferget where the heck i'd put't.
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@GardenGerty (160491)
• United States
18 Nov 16
I love the look of this plaid. It is sure to be a hit. I am also enjoying my microwave hot pads.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
19 Nov 16
probably not. have been too occupied with if I have to move or should I. etc.
@mysticaura (202)
• Jamnagar, India
17 Nov 16
God willing, you will do a good job of completing your full quota. Wish you good luck.
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@marsha32 (6631)
• United States
18 Nov 16
Thank you. I wish I could stay home more and just sew....and not have to also worry about earning the pennies online too.
