{"id":69192,"date":"2026-01-05T07:02:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T15:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/?p=69192"},"modified":"2026-01-18T20:53:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T04:53:30","slug":"christmas-gifts-for-me-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2026\/01\/christmas-gifts-for-me-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Gifts for Me"},"content":{"rendered":"

I am so fortunate to have lovely friends and a wonderful family. I received some fantastic gifts for Christmas.<\/p>\n

\"Gifts<\/a>
Gifts from Tim & Christine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The first gifts I received were at the guild’s December Sew Day an d Winter Extravaganza. Tim and Christine came with gifts for me ( and others!).<\/p>\n

Tim made the pouch on the left. I am using it for paperwork in my car. On the left are project bags, which I can always use! Coincidentally, they are in my favorite colors.<\/p>\n

\"Christmas<\/a>
Christmas gifts 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I received a lot of gifts from family. It was an embarrassment of riches! I am so grateful that people thought of me this holiday season.  The photo shows all the gifts I received not just sewing\/quiltmaking gifts. <\/p>\n

I am pleased to have gotten a Mary Engelbreit (Engeldark) calendar. I love getting a Mary Engelbreit calendar every year and hang it in my workroom where I see it multiple times a day. I also received a fresh supply of journals, so I don’t need to buy any this year. It will definitely be a hardship as I am always tempted. LOL!<\/p>\n

\"Christmas<\/a>
Christmas gifts – 2025 (sewing)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The sewing\/quiltmaking gifts I received are awesome. In addition to the ones above I was gifted some very useful items. <\/p>\n

I have already found a bag I want to make in Make 100 Bags<\/a>**.<\/p>\n

Rotary blades are always welcome. I use the hot ruler (left) in my workroom all the time, but now have one for my travel bag, which will be great. <\/p>\n

Lots of good stuff. <\/p>\n

\"Natural<\/a>
Natural Life wagon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I have wanted a wagon from Natural Life since I saw Amy’s at Sew Day<\/a> in June. My mom got me one! I am excited to use it the next time I bring my sewing machine to Sew Day.<\/p>\n

My dad also bought me a smaller wagon in plain blue. I am sure I can figure out how to use two of them.<\/p>\n

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