Christmas Is Coming

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Really?  Did I really just mention Christmas in September?  That's not good.  But I have a plan you will like.  Coming up soon, once a week or so, will be a series of posts giving the people in your life ideas for presents for you for Christmas.  So you just leave your laptop lying open on my posts and wait for your significant others, friends and family to take the hint and buy you the kinds of things you would really like to receive rather than yet another cardigan two sizes too big, more soap, more candles or more pyjamas.



Why am I doing this?  Because over the next few months, blogs will be full of wonderful things to make and do for OTHER PEOPLE because that's what motivates quilters, making other people happy, giving other people nice things, making nice things for other people.  Well Lily's Quilts would like to do something to redress that balance.  On this blog, it's all about paying a little bit back to the quilters.


And in the spirit of it all being about US, there will be giveaways so that, even if your family won't buy it for you, you might be able to win it here.  See this box of Aurifil?  I have one of those to give away for example.
Quilting shops, fabric shops, fabric companies and notions companies, please feel free to come forward with ideas from your shops and companies and, if you'd like to give some away, the more the merrier, just get in touch with me at lilysquilts @ gmail . com.  And readers, please add comments to these posts with things you would like to receive for Christmas so I can add those to the ever-growing list.


Now in each Christmas post there will be three sizes of gift.  A small gift the person you work with might like to give you, a larger gift perhaps from someone in the family or a friend whose children you look after more than you would really like to.  And finally the BIG GIFT.  The one that someone who is either really rich or who really loves you might buy you.


Comments

  1. Laura29 September 2011 at 13:07

    OoooooOOOoooooo! Merry Christmas to us!

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  2. Jennifer Mathis of Ellison Lane29 September 2011 at 13:09

    Wow, what a fabulous idea- so fun Lynne! I for one would LOVE to win EQ7 - dream come true. And fabric is always, always in order- perhaps some FMF?!
    Can't wait to see what you've got up your sleeve. Merry Christmas to us is right! :)

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  3. Unknown29 September 2011 at 13:10

    Great idea Lynne! I will be sure to leave the pages open on browsers all round my house. And family, friends, distant rich relative's houses too.

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  4. Justine29 September 2011 at 13:11

    Personally I'd like a bigger garden, a faster pregnancy and a prawn linguine for Xmas all of which are impossible. Lynne if you can fix it for any of these to happen I'd be a better friend than I am now.So there.

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  5. Lorri29 September 2011 at 13:16

    So Kool!!! I'll keep my eyes open.

    Thx

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  6. Martha29 September 2011 at 13:28

    This is going to be so much fun!! Can't wait for all the gift ideas and giveaways!! Especially the EQ7. I will be checking back often. Thank you for your time and effort to bring this to your blogging buddies.

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  7. Sheila29 September 2011 at 13:32

    Maybe you should have badges made saying "Lynne Fixed it for Me!!"

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  8. Ella29 September 2011 at 13:45

    Wow! Thanks for this! It's going to be fun to see what pops up as the Biggies.

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  9. Caro29 September 2011 at 14:03

    What a great, generous idea. Thanks for doing this. I'll be sure to tune in daily.

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  10. Tracey @ The Peony Teacup29 September 2011 at 14:04

    I love it!

    Tracey
    thepeonyteacup.blogspot.com

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  11. Nancy29 September 2011 at 14:08

    What a fabulous idea... I like to ask for gift certificates and then I have double fun... opening the gc and then shopping...

    Love the Aurifil thread...

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  12. Annabella29 September 2011 at 14:26

    Fabulous idea - I would love a Go Baby as my accuracy at cutting needs to improve..at the other end of the scale, an FQ of Secret Garden or some Aurifil thread perhaps?

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  13. Isisjem29 September 2011 at 14:30

    Fab idea! Although nobody is ever looks hard enough at my open laptop to take the hint! I'll just have to do what I normally do and buy stuff myself or hope I win something in the giveaway.

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  14. Joelle29 September 2011 at 14:33

    I would love to get more ideas for what I can make for people- stuff they won't just throw in the closet or give to Goodwill. This Christmas I want to know that my son-in-law will be safe in the air force.

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  15. diana29 September 2011 at 14:42

    Oh, my! This is an a.m.a.z.i.n.g ideea! I loove it!

    [Can I borrow it for my romanian blog ? It's such a terrific ideea, I just cannot belive nobody ever thought about this before :D. That *I* never did :D]

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  16. {Leila}Where the Orchids Grow29 September 2011 at 14:45

    I stopped paying attention to your post once I spotted the big case of Aurifil...sorry what was the question?

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  17. Irene29 September 2011 at 14:47

    Thanks for the great ideas and generous opportunity.

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  18. elizabeth29 September 2011 at 14:51

    Fa la la la la......... : )

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  19. Shocking Hocking29 September 2011 at 15:00

    lol - my family think i'm a nut bag and their eyes glaze over when i start talking about me blogs - they've just got NO idea - so if i say look to the blogs for inspiration for gifts, well...........

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  20. Sue29 September 2011 at 15:12

    lol I've just scrolled through your post with the laptop under my partner's nose saying "Hint! Hint!" lol

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  21. Donna~~29 September 2011 at 15:27

    I guess I better start being good if Santa is going to bring me any of those goodies!

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  22. Sarah29 September 2011 at 15:44

    Genius idea!

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  23. Marilee29 September 2011 at 16:22

    For me in the Big category, it's the Go Baby Accuquiter.

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  24. Shevvy29 September 2011 at 16:47

    Blimey - all those goodies. You could be sneaky and pretend to give them away and instead keep them all for yourself! I would.....

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  25. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com29 September 2011 at 16:49

    Love this idea. EQ7 for me for sure and fabric, fabric, fabric...call me greedy, but you sure can't call me Scrooge. Merry Christmas to us all as we prepare for the holiday rush.

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  26. Tiffany29 September 2011 at 16:56

    Oh, Lynne! You are brilliant. ;)

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  28. LizA.29 September 2011 at 17:11

    Groan--it can't POSSIBLY be time for Christmas already.....

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  29. Anonymous29 September 2011 at 17:20

    Love this idea!

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  30. Mommarock29 September 2011 at 17:44

    Oooooh Ahhhhh droool Those are some really dreamy gifts! I would really love to have any of those goodies show up under my tree for sure!

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  31. Unknown29 September 2011 at 17:47

    Hoooray! Thank you so much!

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  32. Kelly29 September 2011 at 17:58

    Wonderful idea!!! Thank you!!
    oshnpashn at gmail dot com

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  33. Jen29 September 2011 at 17:59

    Great idea! I am looking forward to this series! If I really opened one of those Kona Solids boxes on Christmas morning, the whole state would hear my screams of joy!

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  34. Thearica29 September 2011 at 18:16

    I'm dreaming of a White Christmas... All filled with fabric and gifts galore.. Where the machines are a hummin'...cause they know Christmas is coming...and everyone is waiting to see what they get..

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  35. Karen29 September 2011 at 18:31

    I am putting a link on my husbands phone right now. Perfect!

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  36. Manda29 September 2011 at 18:55

    Sounds like a great idea!

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  37. Lucy | Charm About You29 September 2011 at 18:56

    Lynne, if I could kiss you I would!! Great idea :)
    Lucy x

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  38. Unknown29 September 2011 at 19:27

    Super brilliant - unfortunately it won't work with my DH - we rarely buy each other presents - we buy what we need/fancy as we go along - but like any girl - OK nearing 50 woman, I love surprises, especially ones that I can use to 'play' with - sometimes even sisters don't get it, a set of complimenting plains FQs get a bigger AH, OH, stroke, fondle than any fancy package of 'I love you, but you stink' smellies ;0)

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  39. CJ29 September 2011 at 19:33

    Ohhh, how fun! I can't wait to see all the ideas.

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  40. Canadian Abroad29 September 2011 at 19:33

    Besides lots of gift tokens for fabric shops, I would love to try those rulers that keep your rotary blade sharp when you use it.

    Maybe a chocolate shop would like to sponsor a post too! Quilters love chocolate after all!!

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  41. Sarah29 September 2011 at 19:39

    Well deck the halls - what a great idea! Last year I received gift vouchers for some really fun local quilting classes from my hubby - it was one of his better gift ideas through the years!

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  42. Sarah29 September 2011 at 19:40

    PS - I'm with Susan on the chocolate idea!

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  43. NancyinSTL29 September 2011 at 19:45

    This is a great idea, because I sometimes struggle with what to give as gifts to my quilter friends. Longtime quilters probably already have the quilting necessities, but maybe not many of the newest products.

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  44. Archie The Wonder Dog29 September 2011 at 20:06

    What a fantastic idea - Lynne strikes again! Hope everything's ok x

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  45. Coisas da Laura29 September 2011 at 20:18

    This idea is sew good!!!!
    Hugs from Brasil!

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  46. Jopsy29 September 2011 at 20:44

    wohoooo!! excellent-v excited!

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  47. Mrs Flying Blind...29 September 2011 at 20:49

    I will be shedding my Baa Humbag person as soon as I see frost!

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  48. Mrs Flying Blind...29 September 2011 at 20:49

    I will be shedding my Baa Humbag person as soon as I see frost!

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  49. Jessica29 September 2011 at 20:58

    Great idea Lynne! I would love a 50 or 100 dollar gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop... just saying ;) Go Baby dies, too! I'll keep thinking.

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  50. Catherine29 September 2011 at 21:03

    woo hoo, this looks like fun!

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  51. Sarah 29 September 2011 at 21:18

    2 words - You Rock!

    Such a mega fabulous idea :)

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  52. Teresa29 September 2011 at 21:19

    Goodness, I feel cheerful and Christmassy already.

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  53. Rosa29 September 2011 at 21:50

    Great idea,Merry Christmas!!

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  54. Tamie29 September 2011 at 22:12

    What a generous thought. What would you like for Christmas??

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  55. Karen M29 September 2011 at 22:56

    Merry Christmas to me. Thanks for thinking of this.

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  56. Cathy @ CabbageQuilts29 September 2011 at 23:03

    Amazing! You are gorgeous. xo

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  57. Deborah in Atlanta29 September 2011 at 23:12

    Sure...I can even print off the list and tape it everywhere - the fridge, the bathroom mirror, the inside (and outside) of the front door, the steering wheel...so bring it on!

    Me? I'd love to have some of that Aurifil thread (I'd love, love, loev some thread), and some Go! Baby dies, some quilt kits, and some ready-made totes/bags (I don't like making them). Fabric is always nice and very much appreciated.

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  58. Katy Cameron29 September 2011 at 23:25

    Dear Santa, I know I swore I'd never iron clothes, and therefore have the crappiest offering of a steam iron Argos had, but I actually need a good iron now for all my quilting and clothes making. Thank you :oD

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  59. Alli29 September 2011 at 23:25

    This is hilarious. You're awesome! I'm looking forward to your series with a little bit of trepidation... I suspect it's just going to tempt me to buy stuff for myself. :D

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  60. Poppyprint29 September 2011 at 23:29

    ME FIRST! I like it. Sign me up for the Kaffe Fassett Berry collective FQ set please! LOVE all those prints.

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  61. Lucky Duck Dreams29 September 2011 at 23:59

    Yeah! Cant wait to see what you have planned.

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  62. Anonymous30 September 2011 at 00:25

    Ooooh Ooooh...I never knew how to pronounce Kaffe Fasset, so I was always nervous about asking for his fabric. Now I just have to leave this page open ! VermontPines@aol.com

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  63. Annie30 September 2011 at 02:18

    What a fantastic idea - love it!

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  64. Rhonda the Rambler30 September 2011 at 03:01

    What a great idea....so many things on my list...a Go! is one of them, I think quilt kits are always a good idea too. I am going to forward this post to a couple of my shop owner friends. Thanks!

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  65. Pam30 September 2011 at 03:27

    wonderful idea alot of good quilting stuff out there

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  66. Jules30 September 2011 at 03:33

    i always believed in santa claus!! yay. i am collecting kaffe fasset fabrics at the moment for a planned quilt. so those FQs are right up my alley!. love's me some fabric.............now what does Lynne want for Xmas?

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  67. Pam -30 September 2011 at 03:37

    Ho, ho, ho, it's a Westminster Big Shot Pro by Sizzix for this gal, but I'd happily settle for a small collection of the new Kaffe Fassett line! Merry Christmas!

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  68. Heather30 September 2011 at 04:11

    WOW, what a great idea! I'm asking for Liberty of London fabrics for Christmas - who wouldn't want some of those???

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  69. Allison C30 September 2011 at 04:21

    Great idea! I always forget to write things down when I think of them and then end up not having the best wish list to send out. My mother can be dangerous if I don't send a list. I love her, but sometimes I wonder what she was thinking. I def want EQ7....and more fabric. Maybe some new patterns or books? And definitely some shiny new toys...like "baby" toys...

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  70. Anonymous30 September 2011 at 05:28

    Guess I am going to have to try and return the soap, the candle, the cardigan and the pyjamas then! And I thought I had birthday sorted.....
    LSWH

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  71. Two Wednesdays30 September 2011 at 10:50

    What a good idea - sadly though nobody looks at what I have open - and hints don't seem to work......
    What I would really like (other than some aurifil threads to try out) is a tidy house well before Christmas!

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  72. Nicky30 September 2011 at 12:39

    Sounds exciting!

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  73. Michele30 September 2011 at 12:39

    Sounds absolutely great to me. I can't wait to read more and perhaps win something.

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  74. VickiT30 September 2011 at 16:01

    Oooooooh Happy Holidays to us. This sounds like it's going to be lots of fun. Can't wait to see what you've got planned. The big thing on my list would be a new machine. Mine is one that's been discontinued and still uses floppy disks rather than a USB cable. I'd love to get rid of the floppies for sure.

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  75. Connie Kresin Campbell30 September 2011 at 18:33

    Sounds like fun! I would like to win fabric, love all the designs!
    Quilting by the River

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  76. Rebecca Lynne30 September 2011 at 21:10

    Santa,

    I am dying for some of the Echo Collection by Lotta Jansdotter coming out in November. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

    Yours truly,
    Rebecca

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  77. Michelle @ the quilted tortoise30 September 2011 at 23:20

    That box of Aurifil is KILLING me!!! If it were loose spools, wouldn't be so excited, but something about being packaged up in that carry case really does it for me!

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  78. Lindsay1 October 2011 at 04:44

    This is a great idea! I would love to get a Kona color card for Christmas.

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  79. Beth1 October 2011 at 05:06

    I think wish lists are absolutely the way to go. Since I created one and gently directed my loved ones there, I have received so many great quilty gifts I wouldn't have indulged in for myself.

    If I were adding to it right now, my "big" wish would be for an Accuquilt Go, and my more reasonable requests would be for felted wool bundles or quilting cotton precuts. I love charm packs, love layer cakes, and can't get enough of jelly rolls in both solid colors and designs. Which reminds me--who doesn't need more Kona Cotton? And how about plain old gift certificates to the fantastic shops out there.

    This is so much fun! Thanks for getting me wishing.

    wordygirl at earthlink dot net

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  80. Laura T1 October 2011 at 06:00

    I love Aurifil! Sounds like a fun time to be had by all:)
    LauraT

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  81. verykerryberry1 October 2011 at 08:53

    Come and whisper words in my husbands ear... suitcase of aurifil...EQ7...janome memory craft...

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  82. Salley1 October 2011 at 11:21

    Well...... I am actually NEEDING a new sewing machine Mr S. Claus.....and not a tinny one either please, but I guess it might weigh the sleigh down so I'll go and choose it MYSELF....just give me the credit card instead!

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  83. Kathy MacKie5 October 2011 at 17:25

    Merry Christmas to us!

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  84. ThreadCatcher5 October 2011 at 18:49

    I am dreaming of fabric for this new hobby/obsession I have. Thanks for the chance to add to my pitiful stash.

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  85. Miss Hillbilly7 October 2011 at 05:15

    Oh, fun!!! Maybe Superior Threads too?

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  86. Lis Harwood12 October 2011 at 15:58

    Bad me, I missed this post originally but am now catching up, Happy Christmas Lynne!! What a lovely thing you're doing.

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  87. blandina 13 October 2011 at 16:10

    A very lovely idea, I like the box of solids and the books, they make me dream!

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  88. Patti14 October 2011 at 15:41

    This is a quilter's dream! Great idea Lynne (as usual)!

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