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Yes Please Ten

Since I did the No Thank You post here is:

Ten Things I Would Like for Christmas

Card: Little known fact about me: I love cards and keep all the ones I'm given. I also reciprocate and (if my hands are working well) I'll make your card.

Hand Cream: Not the perfumed kind, please. Something for old, dry hands with natural ingredients would be lovely.

Handmade Anything: some of my most prized possessions are those that were designed or made by the giver. Anything quilted is a bonus yes, please.

Magazines: Art, Crochet or Quilting magazines make me very happy, especially the vintage kind you find cheap at a flea market or garage sale.

Poem: No one writes poetry anymore. Compose something for me. Bonus points for handwriting it on pretty paper I can frame.

Quilted Anything: It doesn't have to be a bed-size quilt. I love pot holders, mug rugs, book covers, bookmarks, or anything that has been quilted.

Recipe: I love the idea of exchanging recipes as gifts. Extra love for anything diabetic friendly.

Storage Tins: If you have an old tin you aren't using, give it to me. I use them for everything.

Vintage Notions: I adore sewing notions like needle books, pincushions, tape measures and other helpful little bits.

Your Favorite Read: I know, I put books on the No Thank You list, but I'll make an exception if you love something in print and want to share it.

Extra extra love: a donation made in my name to the charity of your choice. Helping those in need is always a tremendous gift.

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