Inexpensive Holiday Gifting for Quilters?
12-04-2014, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Sewnoma
If you happen to be ordering from Connecting Threads....those little purple snips they sell are AWESOME and not very expensive if shipping is already covered. I think I have about 5 pair now and I want at least that many more - I want one pair to stay with each sewing machine, plus one for my car, one for my purse, one for my cutting table... I'm seriously in love with those little purple scissors!
12-04-2014, 08:05 AM
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I hope this doesn't post twice. I have been making ruffle scarves. Do a Google or Pinterest search for instructions and videos. Sashay Yarn can be bought on sale at Wal-Mart, Joanne, and Hancock averaging about $5 per skein. Requires a J crochet hook and scissors. These make a terrific gift, and only take about 30 minutes!!! Requires NO proficiency in crocheting.
12-04-2014, 09:44 AM
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I get them really cheap on ebay. I think I got six for $2.
Originally Posted by Sewnoma
If you happen to be ordering from Connecting Threads....those little purple snips they sell are AWESOME and not very expensive if shipping is already covered. I think I have about 5 pair now and I want at least that many more - I want one pair to stay with each sewing machine, plus one for my car, one for my purse, one for my cutting table... I'm seriously in love with those little purple scissors!
12-04-2014, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by toverly
My favorite little gift from when I worked in a preschool was a nice whisk filled with hershey's kisses and tied with a bow. The attached card said, "We whisk you a Merry Christmas!". Simple, easy and her preschooler had fun inserting the kisses into the whisk.
Thank you! My DD has lots of co workers and this will be nice and inexpensive enough they won't be made to feel they undergifted her and they will really like the gift. Hard to do both theses days.
12-04-2014, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
One year I made Chai Latte Mix and gave everyone a container. That was a big hit. I'll put the recipe in the recipe section. Also I have made the sugar scrub for hands and put in big plastic candy dishes with lids. I still get thank yous for that gift from several years ago.
12-04-2014, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by PurplePassion
I have a question on the sugar scrub. I was given some for a gift , I used it once, and then I wondered if it was a good idea to put this oil down my drain. I have enough issues with clogged drains.
12-04-2014, 02:14 PM
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These were posted not long ago....
http://christmas.organizedhome.com/c...der-dish-towel
Because most quilters are great cooks too.
http://christmas.organizedhome.com/c...der-dish-towel
Because most quilters are great cooks too.
12-04-2014, 02:18 PM
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I seldom have a clogged drain, not any at all since the kids grew up and out, and I use the scrub a lot. I'm on a septic system and it's checked once a year and so far we have gotten a good check up.
I use white or brown sugar and extra virgin coconut oil (love the smell). 1 cup sugar to 1/2 cup oil. That's all I use. Here is website that has many basic recipes with variations: http://wellnessmama.com/3628/sugar-scrub-recipe/
I use white or brown sugar and extra virgin coconut oil (love the smell). 1 cup sugar to 1/2 cup oil. That's all I use. Here is website that has many basic recipes with variations: http://wellnessmama.com/3628/sugar-scrub-recipe/
Last edited by Onebyone; 12-04-2014 at 02:28 PM.
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