by spendlove Moderator 02 Nov 2014

I've just sent out all of the Secret Santa emails, so everyone now knows who to make a gift for and a little bit about their likes and dislikes.

There will be a lot of head scratching going on about what to make. To help with the creative process, please post suggestions of suitable gifts here. Remember, the rule is ONE ITEM.
You don't have to be taking part in the actual exchange to join in the fun, so please make your suggestions here. The more the merrier!

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by ethan 25 Dec 2014

I have opened my SS gift, It is a beautiful Christmas table center, Thank you so much SS. I will post a picture of it tomorrow

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by killiecrankie 24 Dec 2014

Merry Christmas I have op ened my SS present which is a beautiful aqua blue coloured apron.I adore the colour & the lovely photostitch bearded Iris but the photo will have to wait because I forgot to turn the camera off after I took photos of the presents I was wrapping yesterday & the battery is dead.

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killiecrankie by killiecrankie 25 Dec 2014

posted photos in the embroidery section where I found the post that Sue started for SS

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by zoefzoef 24 Dec 2014

My SS present just arrived !! just in time. only few hours to wait before opening !!!

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spendlove by spendlove 24 Dec 2014

I'm so glad (your SS will be as well!)

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by spendlove Moderator edited 24 Dec 2014

Only six gifts yet to arrive. I know two are in the mail, travelling a longer distance than most so will probably be late. Here's hoping the others arrive today.

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by asterixsew Moderator edited 23 Dec 2014

Sorry I forgot to say that my present has arrived and my present to my SS went a while ago too

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by dailylaundry 23 Dec 2014

No Secret Gift yet - but, the mail hasn't arrived yet so maybe today will be my lucky day!!

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spendlove by spendlove 23 Dec 2014

I do hope so!

dailylaundry by dailylaundry 23 Dec 2014

No, no gift. Well, maybe tomorrow!!

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by lucypiwow 22 Dec 2014

YA I GOT IT I GOT IT YA OH BOY I GOT IT.SPEAKING OF WAITING MY GIFT ARRIVED TO DAY AND I AM SOOOOO BAD AT WAITING...BUT I WILL WAIT ..BIG SIE... MERRY CHRISTMAS...EV ERY ONE...

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spendlove by spendlove 22 Dec 2014

Only three sleeps to go, Lucy!

lilylady by lilylady 22 Dec 2014

Is that excitement or what!LOL!

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by arsenio 21 Dec 2014

hELLO, i AM IN cANADA. RECEIVED MY GIFT IN CANADA

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spendlove by spendlove 22 Dec 2014

Glad to know that booth you and your gift arrived safely!

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by raels011 21 Dec 2014

Mine arrived this morning .. Very nicely wrapped so I can't see what is in it.......only 3 sleeps and I can open it.. thank you SS

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by spendlove Moderator 21 Dec 2014

Just nine to be signed in now. Please let us know that yours has arrived, if you haven't already!

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by dailylaundry 20 Dec 2014

I know the gift I sent out has been received - but, my gift hasn't arrived here yet. Perhaps I will see it on Monday!!

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raels011 by raels011 21 Dec 2014

me too

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by workbecky 19 Dec 2014

Mine arrived Wednesday. Becky in Arkansas

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by eggyannie 19 Dec 2014

getting a bit worried as my SS has not been recieved yet Just hope its delayed by weather

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by elemausi 19 Dec 2014

Received my gift today. Now I have to wait for christmasday.

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by pennifold 19 Dec 2014

Mine has been sent and received. I don't have mine as yet, but it might arrive next week. Love Chris

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pennifold by pennifold 19 Dec 2014

Got home after midnight last night and my SS parcel has been delivered. Thankyou, love Chris

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by greysewist Moderator 19 Dec 2014

Mine has arrived today and will remain in it's express post envelope until the big day. Thanks so much SS, and Sue as well for organising it all yet again.

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by CindyG 18 Dec 2014

I received my SS gift today, have put it under the tree. Thanks to my SS I can't wait to see what it is.

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by queenofhearts 18 Dec 2014

I'm sure that I am not the only one who is wondering if their gift has reached it's destination, so if you have received your gift and have not already done so please post a comment to put our worried minds at ease.

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spendlove by spendlove 19 Dec 2014

I'm sure she will post when she can - I haven't heard from her recently.

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by crosses 18 Dec 2014

Sent mine out today.

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by pldc 17 Dec 2014

Mine has been mailed some time ago so I believe that my secret sister should have hers by now but has not posted.................I sure hope that she has it by now. I am watching the post & I am sure to get it any day now I hope.

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spendlove by spendlove 18 Dec 2014

Check through the posts below - I think she has posted that it is received.

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by nonna57sdaughter1 17 Dec 2014

Sorry for the question, i may have missed reading this. Where do we send/post the photo?

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nonna57 by nonna57 17 Dec 2014

Julie, send it to spendlove just in case your SS recipient cannot take a photo. Sue will post if that be the case,,, .... 4 more sleeps but who's counting eh?

Patricia109 by Patricia109 17 Dec 2014

Nonna57, are doing Christmas early? I count 7 sleeps to the day or 6 sleeps to Christmas Eve if you open your pressies then.
I am lurking as I am not good at doing things to a timetable. :-)

nonna57 by nonna57 17 Dec 2014

Patrica No we not doing early. nonna57sdaughter1 AKA Julie is coming down to sydney for a visit. ......:))

Patricia109 by Patricia109 18 Dec 2014

Nonna57, that is lovely. I am off on holidays from then too. How nice you both get to celebrate for more than one day : -)

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by Shisha 17 Dec 2014

I think I am losing my mind!!! I promised to post a few pics of the embroidery I have been doing a few days ago. I had everything sitting all together, put them in the packages to be sent....and didn't even remember to take pics!!!! I will try to get the recipients to send me pics when they open them!
On a good note, I just need to put the gingerbread house together (which won't be today) and I will try very hard to remember to take pics of that so I can post it!!! Today I will finish my Christmas shopping and then, depending how I feel, I will do some baking.

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mebackman by mebackman 21 Dec 2014

Hi I am Mary Ellen from California...new to this site...just bought a Viking Topaz 50 embroidery machine a month ago...been busy with Christmas projects, emb and sewing pj pants, gymnastics outfit etc. I do not know how it get pictures connected to this site??? Soooo excited to share my projects!

rescuer by rescuer 23 Dec 2014

Mary Ellen please take a look at the Q&A tab as there are many posts there to help you learn how to navigate this site.
If you have issues beyond the "How to" posts -- please send a PM to the moderators for more assistance. There is a post in Q&A that explains how to do that.

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by ethan 17 Dec 2014

My gift arrived today, thank you S.S. I am looking forward to Christmas Day. G

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ethan by ethan 19 Dec 2014

I have had mine posted last week but no word yet from SS to say it's received. I hope so.

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by spendlove Moderator 17 Dec 2014

18 gifts safely arrived now (including mine!) More than half-way there.

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by nonna57sdaughter1 17 Dec 2014

Posting my gift tomorrow. The Pfaff had a bit of a 'coronary' the other day halfway through finishing my secret santa, but i managed to give it a good talking to and got through!

Thanks to my secret santa I recieved my package today....I wont be around Christmas Day so will just have to open it early!! Eep!! 😉

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spendlove by spendlove 17 Dec 2014

You could take it with you to open....

nonna57 by nonna57 17 Dec 2014

Dearest daughter of mine.... Bring it down when you come. We will open ours together......

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by nonna57 17 Dec 2014

Posting my gift tomorrow. Hope she likes it :)))

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by moyed 17 Dec 2014

Posting from my phone as my landline is down.
I posted my gift yesterday, and a parcel arrived for me today.
Hugs
Helen

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by maelyn1308 16 Dec 2014

My gift has arrived today, thank you SS

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by lilylady 16 Dec 2014

My gift has arrived, thank you SS Will be opening it soon!!!

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spendlove by spendlove 17 Dec 2014

Not too soon I hope!

lilylady by lilylady 18 Dec 2014

A week is soon!

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by dee 15 Dec 2014

I sent my gift out last Thursday

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by Shisha 15 Dec 2014

A big thank you to my SS. My gift arrived today. It was put under the tree and I will open it Christmas morning. :)

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Shisha by Shisha 16 Dec 2014

Oooops, forgot to add that my gift has also been sent to my SS.

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by lilylady 15 Dec 2014

My gift is on its way today.

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by shirl4146 15 Dec 2014

My secret santa gift arrived today...I'm so excited.

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by eggyannie 15 Dec 2014

many thanks to my SS your gift arrived today and i am being good and putting it away safe into my tiny motorhome so that I can open it on Christmas day.
annie in the uk

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by spendlove Moderator 15 Dec 2014

That is ten gifts safely under the tree! Lots more to come yet though.

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by dragonflyer 14 Dec 2014

I received my special gift today....can't wait for the Big Day to be able to open it...so exciting...posting this so my Secret Santa can rest easy that all of the energy and work that was put into this gift was not lost in the post!!!!

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by Shisha 14 Dec 2014

I have mine made SS gift and it has been sitting on the chair for about a week, waiting to be packaged up and sent!!! I hope to do that tomorrow! I have been hiding in my sewing room, sewing and embroidering up a storm.....but I can't show you yet as it may ruin the surprise!!! Well, maybe I can show you just a few decorations....tomorrow or the next day! Oh, I can tell you I am working on an embroidered gingerbread house that will be a hostess gift for a neighborhood party we are invited to next weekend. Really hoping it will turn out!

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by mrskiki 13 Dec 2014

Sent mine off in the mail yesterday! Hugs. Nan W

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mrskiki by mrskiki 14 Dec 2014

Also received mine but have not opened it yet! Waiting for the big day. Nan

dragonflyer by dragonflyer 14 Dec 2014

I received my special gift today....can't wait for the Big Day to be able to open it...so exciting...posting this so my Secret Santa can rest easy that all of the energy and work that was put into this gift was not lost in the post!!!!

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by spendlove Moderator 13 Dec 2014

I see that "queenofhearts" has also received her gift making 8 so far.

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by rescuer Moderator 12 Dec 2014

Wondering and waiting to see what SS brings everyone this year...

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by zoefzoef 12 Dec 2014

Just went to the postoffice to send my gift. So it is on its way

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by marianb 12 Dec 2014

I received my parcel today, whoo! but spoil sport daughter Kristy took it and put it under the tree she says if she has to wait until Christmas for her presents then so do I. Can't wait to open it.. Hurry up Santa.. Marian

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marianb by marianb 12 Dec 2014

P.S posted my gift this afternoon so should be there next early week

spendlove by spendlove 12 Dec 2014

She is quite right, Marian!

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by nonna57 11 Dec 2014

My parcel arrived this morning. I have shaken it, held it up to the light, smelt it and tapped it.... Its not giving me any hints. Am going to have to hide it... The temptation is too much. Ooooooooo wonder what it is.:)

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by clintonmiss22 10 Dec 2014

My package arrived yesterday. Two weeks is a long time to wait!!

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spendlove by spendlove 11 Dec 2014

Be strong!

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by killiecrankie 10 Dec 2014

Posted mine yesterday, just before the mailbox was cleared,she might even get it this afternoon.

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by killiecrankie 09 Dec 2014

Mine arrived a few hours ago.The dog barked madly at the postman at the door making it impossible to be heard or open the door so the postman could give it to me.Then my husband wanted to take it off me & open it,got it back & told him it was addressed to me not him.It is now safely put away.

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spendlove by spendlove 10 Dec 2014

Phew!

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by wendymay60 09 Dec 2014

Hand towels for the Bathroom, Kitchen or Laundry. Oven & Pot mitts. Christmas Tree skirts.

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by eggyannie 09 Dec 2014

mine goes out tomorrow so it should arrive in time despite all the snow

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by spendlove Moderator 09 Dec 2014

The postman has just brought my parcel which has been put in a safe place so I don't peep.

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by crosses 08 Dec 2014

My gift has arrived.

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spendlove by spendlove 08 Dec 2014

Are you going to be good?

crosses by crosses 08 Dec 2014

I have put it away so that I do not see it. Now all I have to do is remember where I put it on Christmas. That will be the hard part.

spendlove by spendlove 09 Dec 2014

My problem too!

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by aussiequilter 08 Dec 2014

just letting my SS know my gift arrived today

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spendlove by spendlove 08 Dec 2014

What a temptation!

aussiequilter by aussiequilter 08 Dec 2014

Im going to be good

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by CindyG 07 Dec 2014

Mine has been posted

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by aussiequilter 07 Dec 2014

all finished

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by raels011 05 Dec 2014

Mine has been posted

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by aussiequilter 05 Dec 2014

I'm almost done , should be in the post on Monday

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by elemausi 05 Dec 2014

My gift for my SS is on the way.

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by bevintex 04 Nov 2014

we all have scissors, how about a fancy holder or case for them

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spendlove by spendlove 05 Nov 2014

It would have to be a big one!

bevintex by bevintex 05 Dec 2014

I meant for 1 pair not 16 dozen

rescuer by rescuer 05 Dec 2014

LOL....

jrob by jrob 08 Dec 2014

Yes, LOL!

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by pldc 04 Nov 2014

hoping to get your email soon as I have not got it & would love to join in again this year! Sounds like another fun time this year! I didn't see an apron on Marianne's list so you could always do that or a pillowcase cover is lovely too. ~hugs ~

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by rescuer Moderator 03 Nov 2014

Ideas:
Pincushion with or without the thread catch bag (patterns at the link). It is a good idea to add non-slip backing to the bottom of the pincushion so it stays put near the machine.
Frame-able sayings for the sewing room or kitchen wall.

...still thinking but greysewist did a great job with her list!

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asterixsew by asterixsew 03 Nov 2014

Yes and she has said what I intend to make :)

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by aussiequilter 03 Nov 2014

Thanks Sue ,I got it now

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by marianb 03 Nov 2014

received your email, can't think of anything to add.. but Greysewist I think has just about covered it.. Marian

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by greysewist Moderator 03 Nov 2014

Let's see, suggestions of gifts... tablerunner, shopping bag, clutch purse, placemat, teatowel/dishcloth to some, dishwasher drying mat, coaster/mugrug/lace doily, candlewrap(for those who might be keen on them), cushion cover, keyfob, mobile/cell phone purse, bookmark, Christmas tree ornament (for those who wished for a Christmas type of gift), mug carrying bag, sewing machine mat/cover, shoe bag for travelling, decorative toilet roll cover.... next suggestions??????

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greysewist by greysewist 03 Nov 2014

p.s. don't forget if you can, to take a picture of what you've made before you post it :)

marianb by marianb 03 Nov 2014

Gee you really had your thinking cap on, I can't think of anything you've forgotten!

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by nonna57 03 Nov 2014

Thankyou Sue . Received my email. Bouncing around a few ideas already. :))

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by raels011 02 Nov 2014

I have received my email and I am definitely scratching and not just my head. A big thank you for doing this
Hugs

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by aussiequilter 02 Nov 2014

I haven't received an email Sue

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spendlove by spendlove 03 Nov 2014

Please look again - I may have used your old email address so I've resent it.

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by asterixsew Moderator edited 02 Nov 2014

Thanks again Sue for your efforts in organising this. I have already planned what I am doing. Sorry I have not responded here earlier to your emailing, but today seems to have been very busy with none sewing related life

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by rescuer Moderator 02 Nov 2014

I am looking forward to seeing all the embroidery gifts. Thank you Sue for putting this together again.

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spendlove by spendlove 02 Nov 2014

Any suggestions?

rescuer by rescuer 02 Nov 2014

Get to know the Cutie you are to give a gift to by clicking on their name and reading more about them by clicking on the posts they have made. If they have not made any posts, then your job is much harder. Consider looking at the designs in the Designs tab and the comments left there to see if their user name comes up. The hardest part for me was deciding what would be a good gift for her. I wanted to make sure the gift would be special to her in fact made for her -- not just something I wanted to give.
I will come back with other suggestions later when I think of some.

spendlove by spendlove 03 Nov 2014

Excellent advice!

queenofhearts by queenofhearts 04 Nov 2014

If my Cutie is someone that doesn't post a lot how can I find her name so I can read her posts?

toogie by toogie 07 Dec 2014

queenofhearts, this is what I just did and it worked. I type in 'cute embroidery + queenofhearts' in google search. It bought up your post.

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by elemausi 02 Nov 2014

This is a question only: Should we use a design from Cute Embroidery as by the last secret Birthdaygift?

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spendlove by spendlove 02 Nov 2014

No, any design you like this time.

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