{"id":65189,"date":"2024-12-28T16:43:15","date_gmt":"2024-12-29T00:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/?p=65189"},"modified":"2025-01-02T19:31:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T03:31:36","slug":"christmas-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2024\/12\/christmas-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Gifts"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"2024<\/a>
2024 Christmas gifts for me<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

DH and I did not exchange gifts this year because we went on a cruise. That meant that the gift giving was very light at home. Still I received a few things off my list.<\/p>\n

I now have a Martelli sewing machine mat I can take to Sew Day and a foot pedal mat that I hope will keep my foot pedal at home in place while I sew. I have 3 different ‘mats’ for my foot pedal and I still have to chase it around the underneath of my sewing machine.<\/p>\n

I also got a new Wing Clipper ruler. I have had one for a long time, but decided that it is off on one side and wanted a new one.<\/p>\n

The photos in the middle are of my maternal grandparents. I have always liked those photos. My mom is clearing out and keeps giving us things from her house. I am pleased to have these.<\/p>\n

\"Gifts<\/a>
Gifts from Mom round 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My mom gave me a second round of gifts over New Year.  The gifts hadn’t arrived in time, but they were worth the wait: lots of things I can use in 2025.<\/p>\n

I am especially happy about the bobbins. I have plenty of bobbins, but suddenly they have all disappeared, so I needed some extras.<\/p>\n

\"2025<\/a>
2025 Gifts from Friend Julie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I also got a nice selection of gifts from Friend Julie<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I hadn’t heard The Quilting Experience<\/a>** book before I opened the package. I am already enjoying it. I also received a Sew Tites ruler<\/a>** to go with my rotating Sew Tites Cutting mat<\/a>*.<\/p>\n

\"Gifts<\/a>
Gifts from Carrie 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Carrie and Sue were also super generous. Carrie is eminently practical, so I now have a mini vacuum to use to clean my sewing machine.<\/p>\n

I have already worn the socks and really like them. They are soft and comfy.<\/p>\n

The sewing machine ornament is on my tree, as is the little cardinal, which was a decoration on the outside of the package.<\/p>\n

\"Gifts<\/a>
Gifts from Sue 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sue presented me with a book I had been wanting since I saw the exhibit at PIQF<\/a>. I really like it that I have another meaty book to get into.<\/p>\n

The fabrics are lovely colors as well. I will be able to incorporate them into Old Town<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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*N.B. : I am going to post a thorough review of the cutting mat soon. Stay tuned.<\/p>\n

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**N. B. : Obviously, you should shop at local quilt shops and small businesses. However, if you are too busy or can\u2019t find what you need there, I use Amazon affiliate links and may be paid for your purchase of an item when you click on an item\u2019s link in my post. There is no additional<\/em> cost to you for clicking or purchasing items I recommend. I appreciate your clicks and purchases as it helps support this blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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