Christmas 2009?!

[a_stitchintime]

, RatDog!!! You are correct... I never heard anyone complain about late gifts either....

 

Brenda - what project is on your hook today? :cheerc'mon... you can catch up!

 

, tonyal- here's a :cheerfor you, too!

 

fc1123 - Are you feeling better?

 

I am working on a nice, warm flannel-ghan... good thing, too, cause it is COLD today!

 

I will be here, pokin' along:D

[KellieD]

House cleaning is highly overrated in comparison to finishing up Christmas! I say dump the usual chores, order in pizza and do nothing but crochet, crochet, crochet!!

[a_stitchintime]

I couldn't agree more, Kellie!

[ratdog]

Kellie, I like the way you think!

[goofy]

Hey ladies! there is still hope! I got two repeats done this morning in less than an hour! Then I layed it down to measure it and I am at 26 inches!! so I only have ten inches left plus the boarder. so i am thinking about seven more repeats and I will be onto the boarder!!

[fc1123]

yup feeling better didn't do much crochet yesterday hung out with a friend so her and I had a roaring good time.

[a_stitchintime]

Woop! woop! Go, Brenda!!! <cabbage patch> You can do it!

 

fc1123 - So glad you're feeling better, and that you had a good ole fashioned blast with your IRL friend!

[fc1123]

yay I finished santa claus I embrodier the eyes not very well but he is finally finished yay lol

[tonyal]

last night i finished a bunch of the pieces to the nativity... I have 2 more full figures to make and to assemble the other 2. then that gift is done.

[fc1123]

well yesterday I finished all of my Christmas presents yay I finished the lamb the only thing left is to sew a button on to the eyeglass case.

[tonyal]

I finally finished the nativity. I swear it took longer than making a very large blanket. now to crank out the blanket i have left.

[a_stitchintime]

WTG, Tonyal!!!! You are on a big marathon!!!

 

I got my gifts done, and am now happily planning some just for funsies time!

 

I will keep my eyes out, and am here to :cheer:cheer for you!

 

Can you guys believe it's already here? Where did 2009 go:?

 

I hope that you all enjoyed this CAL, and that it did help you to get things done, and make your holidays more than a little less stressful!:hug

It has been really fun getting to meet/know you all!

 

Watch for the 2010 CAL to go up on the 26th.... we may be adding an exciting and fun twist for next year!:devil

[happy stitcher]

I am six rows away from finishing the afghan.....the ONE afghan that I said just HAD to be finished....I told my Grandmother that I was making something for her and it might be late, though. So I'm covered, I just wish it were done so that I could move on to things like cleaning and cooking! I'm so far behind on that stuff!!

 

I'm definitely going to be more realistic in my goals for next year. As a matter of fact, I've decided that before I even plan Christmas next year, I'm going to finish my WIPs. So maybe around August or September I'll be able to think about Christmas 2010. And then I won't have such lofty goals, because there won't be as much time left. I'm hoping that I'll at least have time to make us some new stockings next year, but I'm just not going to commit to anything until my WIPs are done!

[mama24boyz]

I am soooooo happy that I got this one finished. Even if I don't get anything else done, I'm happy with just this. But I did also get a clapochet and hat done for my brothers gf, and an Edward doll is just missing eyes for one of MILs foster kids. I've also made quite a few spa sets and cowls for teachers (but of course forgot those pics) Anyways, heres some pics, I've actually made stuff!!!!!

 

Now left to do is:

2, maybe 3 more dolls by boxing day

Special gift for dad, my Moms idea, I won't even say what it is but she wanted me to make a box set of the movie Bruno with a little accessory, if you've seen it (I haven't, but was told) you'd know.

[a_stitchintime]

Wow, Melanie... That is one unbelievable graph-ghan! !

 

Happy Stitcher... I know what you mean about the WIPS... I am hoping that some of mine will make some fine gifts next year!

 

Only a few more days 'till the 2010 CAL... I can't wait for you girls to see it!

[miss scarlet]

All I can say is WOW to the afghan. Very nice.

[ratdog]

I'm thinking Slippers for the men next year with the leather/suede soles.

[fc1123]

yeah I'm starting to think of what to make family next year at least then I should be a better crocheter by then we shall see

[RaggedyAnn]

Aahh...I still have to line 2 purses. I have to find 30" black straps for the purse I made for DD, but she knows I'm making that for her so she said she'll wait. Just finished a scarf tonight when I ran out of yarn. lol I started another pair of fingerless mitts, but I don't have anyone in mind for them. Other than that, I am sooo done.

[ratdog]

I am curious about the "new twist" on next year's CAL!

 

Should I be curious? or Worried?

[a_stitchintime]

:lol I think you will like it! ...at least I hope so!

 

This is fun... a surprise to look forward to!

[dewbaby00]

All my gifts were given and well received, except my bil changed the colors in his living room. Now to figure items out for next yr

[ratdog]

My sister got a kick out of her Uncle Sam TP cover, But she has redecorated and now it does not go with Anything!

 

She said she might use it in the kids bathroom. I told her put it in the closet if you want, it was just a joke!.

 

I also gave her pedicure socks. She liked those.

 

She was amazed at how much I made. I told her I started last Christmas!!!!

[tonyal]

the scarf, blanket and nativity were a huge hit. i am going to attempt a graphghan for this year

[a_stitchintime]

so nice to see that your gifts were hits!

 

See you all over at the new CAL! I hope you like it there, my friends Colleen and IrishRose thought of the idea to incorporate carols... Very clever!

 

Thank you all for participating in this year's CAL!