Rose Hall

Ya'll are so great about helping me come up with gift ideas, I thought I would pick your brain again...

My baby shower is coming up in about 5 weeks. I have 4 ladies from work that are hosting it. I am expecting about 60 women--alot of work for these friends to take on.

I would like to make them something as a "thank you". Obviously, it needs to be quick. I was thinking a nice coffee mug with a quilted "cozy". can't think of anything else.

also, I will be out the full 60 days with FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) and combined with my summer vacation, won't return back to school until mid-September. My assistant recently resigned and left me 15,000 volumes to pack up, move, and unpack in the new school building/library. My long term sub has graciously taken all this on (or most of it!) while I am out. I can't express my appreciation enough to her. To allow me an extra 6 weeks at home with my little one, while she unpacks my library and gets the year off to a good start is overwhelming. I am thinking about a lap quilt for her. Nothing fancy (I will, afterall, be home with 2 boys under age 3), but a small token of my appreciation. how does that sound???

thanks for reading this long message, this early in the morning...

Rose Hall

Dawn Hendrix

Cup cozys is a great idea.. Maybe a coaster to match.. then you have a done deal so to speak.

earlylace

How about a nice set of quilted placemats for the Library gal?

DJ

Great idea! Here are a few bag ideas if you want to do something other than quilting:

Humbug Bags: http://needlewings.blogspot.com/2008/07/its-in-bag.html
Origami bags: http://mylittlemochi.typepad.com/my_...i_pocket_.html
Shopping bags: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=177482.0

Best wishes to you and your growing family!

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

As for a lap quilt that is easy yet fabulous, have you seen these bargello blocks?

http://quiltingpassion.com/QPU/sampler_101/block6.html

Since it is done in blocks, you would have less mess all around for the little ones to get into.

marta

Maybe make her a miniature? I have made one for a granddaughter, and it was fun.
The "cozy" for a coffee cup is a great idea!
Marta

dakotamaid

How about a wall hanging with books or school items on it. I did one for our librarian when she retired and the titles on the books reflected her favorite one.

Scroll down on page.

http://www.quiltbus.com/winnowing.htm

Oklahoma Suzie

thanks for all the ideas.

amma

I love the mug rug/cozy idea :D:D:D they will get a lot of use out of them.

littlehud

I like your mug and cozy idea. A lap quilt would be awesome for a gift for you temp. I bet she would love it.