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   woodywoodpecker598 | Nov 18, 2006 05:04am | #1

   Very creative! Good for you! It always nice to see a new take on things.

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   blondie2sew | Nov 18, 2006 05:18am | #2

   Thanks!!Connie

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   ctirish | Nov 23, 2006 02:53am | #3

   Wow, What a great idea, and you did a great job. I like the zipper at the top of the stocking and you thought to put the label in one too.  What a great way to commemorate all of his hard work.  You will have these forever and can pass them down. I think a grandchild would get a big kick out of seeing a  Christmas stocking made out of his grandpa's flight suit.

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   blondie2sew | Nov 23, 2006 04:31am | #4

   Thanks!! I know I have a thing for detail. I love itYour right this would be great to pass down from generation to generation..Have a great Thanksgiving!!Connie

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   ctirish | Nov 23, 2006 04:38am | #5

   Have a great Thanksgiving. 

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   solosmocker | Nov 24, 2006 05:27am | #6

   I am impressed. You show great skill and ingenuity.

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   blondie2sew | Nov 25, 2006 10:14pm | #9

   Thanks,  I have so much fun making them and love the wonderful smiles I get when they are recieved!!

   Connie

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   fabricholic | Nov 24, 2006 05:33am | #7

   Hi Connie,

   These stockings are truly inevative.  It reminds me of my cousin.  Her and her husband started a store called Wings.  It was next to Fort Rucker in Alabama.  The pilots could find whatever they needed, navigation charts, flight brief cases, not sure what you call them, but it was catered to them.  She also, had some unique gift items.  She had an embroider to embroidery the bags.  If she had thought of your idea, I'm sure she would have sold them, also.  You are very creative.

   Marcy

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   blondie2sew | Nov 25, 2006 10:12pm | #8

   Thanks I love to see what I can make out of things!!  I am also very leary of mass production it takes the fun and indivdualness out of it!!

    

   I am so sure they would have been the hit of her store!!

   I haven't ventured in the other uniforms but I am assuming that could be done as well.

    

   Connie

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   fabricholic | Nov 26, 2006 01:13am | #10

   True.  They are on of a kind and matched to the individual.  You can't mass produce that.

   Marcy

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   blondie2sew | Nov 27, 2006 06:07am | #11

   Hey Marcy,

    

   Not that I haven't thought of it and everyone telling me I should.  I am just one to make something special for others and when they go mass then that is not at all special nor am I having fun with it any more!!

   I have found in making my stockings that all my detail work goes in before the actual construction so that also would hinder mass as well especially for my others I do put names on them and that I wouldn't be able to do.

    

   Anyway Now I am rambling.  I am checking in not as often as I am here in NJ having a family vacation seeing some friends.  We plan on going to NY City for 3 different days next week.  We went to Philly today to see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall and such.  NY we will see Lady Liberty, the Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center on Wed, and we of course will be going to the Build a Bear workshop and I know that will be the most highlight of the whole trip with the girls. We are also going to Central Park Zoo and hang out at Central park too!! 

   So thus we are splitting the time to 3 days to make it easier on us and the girls!!

   We have other plans too but that is our main focus is NY City!! 

   Just thought I would share with ya.  If you don't see me posting too often in the next 2 weeks..I will still be checkin in when given the chance

   Connie

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   fabricholic | Nov 27, 2006 05:58pm | #12

   Hey Connie,
   Will you get to fabric shop in NY? I have never been. Sounds like the Christmas tree lighting will be fun. I think the zoo will be cool, also. I wish you could go to some fabric store and buy something really awesome, then post it on the Gatherings Discussions.Have fun.Marcy

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   blondie2sew | Dec 09, 2006 03:27am | #14

   Oh my gosh I only wish I could have spent a whole day at some of the fabric shops.....I only passed by a few in what they call fashion district I believe on our way to other things...darn having others with me...I only looked and peered in the doorways!!I wanted to get up there just for that but didn't happen..There will be next time!! without my kids and that will be my main focus.Don't know when but I will be back!! NY is incredible!!!Connie

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   user-221153 | Nov 28, 2006 06:19am | #13

   Wow! Too cool for words! My husband would drool over these! Love it. I want one.

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   blondie2sew | Dec 09, 2006 03:28am | #15

   Thanks!! They are really fun to create!!Sorry for the delay in response as I was out of town for a bitConnie

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   blondie2sew | Dec 10, 2006 09:37am | #16

   Is your husband a flyer? or in the Service?I was wondering on the drool part? ha ha haI can sure let you know what you need and such if you want to surprise him with one yourself!!Connie

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   user-221153 | Dec 12, 2006 12:09am | #17

   Hi Connie,

   My husband's grandfather was in WWII, and my father was in the Marines during the Vietnam War, although he was in the states and did not have combat duty. We are both very interested in all things pertaining to the U.S. Military. Lots of people enjoy bashing our military these days, but I say God bless those who serve to keep us safe and free. It's a major sacrifice on their part, and I for one am forever grateful to anyone who serves our country.

   Drooling just because the stockings are SO cool! What a clever idea. Thanks for sharing it!

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   blondie2sew | Dec 12, 2006 03:27am | #18

   Thanks Laurie for you kind words on our Military! Of coure I am a bit partial however I believe I still would feel the same way even if I wasn't directly attached!!I share your same thoughts!! And I am one of the first to Thank any man or woman who I come across for what they do!So Again I thank you for your kindness and heart!!By the by. If your dad still has a uniform....just a thought chickie!!
   That might be a wonderful gift to give him.....and I would adorn the cuff with all his medals and such!! Great way to display his achievments!!Just a thoughtConnie