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Old 11-06-2012, 12:38 PM
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In agreement with most... no pin cushions.
If it were me, I'd love time spent together. Then, possibly a gift certificate.
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Old 11-06-2012, 12:49 PM
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Thank you for all of your thoughtful replies. I am treating my friend to lunch for her birthday, and just wanted a little something to give her........She quilts some-mostly does blocks for a group at church, and she does sewing for grandbabies and house decor. She likes "artsy" stuff........I was hoping to find a pretty felted wool/embroidered pin cushion....
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Old 11-06-2012, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by quilt addict View Post
Maybe if she is a quilter, you could find a class to take together and make a day spent together doing something you both enjoy!
What a fabulous idea.
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Old 11-06-2012, 02:44 PM
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Here's a neat site: www.GiftsForQuilters.com. Lots of charms, scissor markers, etc.
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Old 11-06-2012, 03:22 PM
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Does she quilt. Do you know what she has for rulers, notions. etc. I just bought a cuting matt that is on something like a lazy susan. I love it for trimming up blocks. I bought mine for around $27 at JoAnns' with a 40% off coupon. Or get her a Gift Certificate to Connecting Threads.com. They have both fabric, threads, kits, notions, and books so she would surely find something she likes there. I buy a lot from there.
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Old 11-06-2012, 03:37 PM
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If you think she would like a pin cushion, give her one. You know her better than anyone here does! They are always nice gifts!!!!
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Old 11-06-2012, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by jcrow View Post
If you think she would like a pin cushion, give her one. You know her better than anyone here does! They are always nice gifts!!!!
I agree! Lots of sewers and quilters collect pin cushions and use them to decorate their sewing space. I think it is a terrific idea to find a fabulous, fancy one to gift to her! I did a search on Etsy.com for just "pin cushion" in handmade and lots of really cool ones came up. I also did a search for "Vintage Pin Cushion" and some fabulous ones showed up! In fact, there are several of the vintage that I am sending out to friends and family as suggestions for birthday and christmas presents! I consider myself pretty "artsy" and I love vintage sewing notions!
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Old 11-06-2012, 06:44 PM
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How about a thread catcher/pin cushion? I made some & I love, love, .love mine
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Old 11-06-2012, 06:54 PM
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How about one of those fancy thimble case like the Victorian quilters used?
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Old 11-07-2012, 07:00 AM
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Great ideas, Ladies. I will remember them when I need a special gift. JLLMC, since you know your friend better than us, give her what she would like. If that is a pin cushipon then great. It would be really nice if you made it yourself!!!!!
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