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lfstamper 10-27-2012 06:58 PM

Quilting Christmas List
 
Okay, so my DH asked what I wanted for Xmas and I do not yet have a list. What things is everyone else putting on their list? I do want a lazer light for my machine to show 1/4" BUT have no idea if there is one available or what it cost...lol.

Thanks for sharing!

owlvamp 10-27-2012 07:14 PM

I asked for my very own home with my very own room for crafts.! LOL

Bamagal 10-27-2012 07:16 PM

I usually ask for fabric!! One year I asked for some of the 1930 fabric from keepsake Quilting. (I gave him the catalog)I thought he would get me Just a little bit. He gave me the 1/2 yard bundle of each! It's been great to have!!

BellaBoo 10-27-2012 08:15 PM

I can't think of anything I really want. I'll have to go window shopping.

katier825 10-28-2012 03:48 AM

There wasn't anything I really wanted, but since hubby mentioned getting me a Juki, I can't stop thinking about it! LOL

Michelekolt 10-28-2012 04:17 AM

I really like this idea, but I don't think my DH would get me the 1/2 yards. Plus he only likes shopping local. So this year I asking for gift cards from the local shops.

Just Me... 10-28-2012 04:24 AM

My request this year isn't quilting related. I want a new supersonic whippity do lens for my camera. I have everything a quilter would ever need, so I don't ask for quilty things. (Of course, he has everything a blacksmith would ever need, so he doesn't ask for blacksmithy things...) My only other wish is that we would have all six of our children home for Christmas. Hasn't happened in over 10 years.... :*(

alfosa421 10-28-2012 04:25 AM

I'm asking for a longarm class and new good scissors as well as rotary cutting blades

Bueniebabe 10-28-2012 07:50 AM

what kind of camera do you have? and what kind of lens do you want?
Santa brought me a canon rebel T3 with big flash last year. My first digital.
My old canon rebel I took almost 20,000 pictures with film. I take pictures for my church.

justflyingin 10-28-2012 09:26 AM

Last year we had all 5 kids home (in Poland) for Christmas, but this year we can't swing the cost again. So, after that particular request, which is a great one (Just me, with your 6), I do have some specific requests.

We have one church which asks for specific Christmas wishes. I found a couple of books on Amazon that I would like. A bargello book and I think it was a book on stained glass quilting. I'd love either one.

Last year I got June Taylor's ruler with a bunch of different slits in it for different sizes. It was great. I also got a 4" square ruler.

GagaSmith 10-28-2012 09:40 AM

Neither DH or I need anything at all this year so we have decided to give each other the shingles vacination. REALLY weird I know but we both just turned 60 and the shot is over $200 and insurance doesn't cover it. Not a quilt item but if I got shingles I might not be able to quilt so I can justify it as a quilty item.

Tartan 10-28-2012 09:46 AM

I would like one of the rotating cutting mats, every size Twister square in production, X block square, a large gift package of Aurifil threads in neutrals and fabric, fabric, fabric. I nice size gift certificate to my LQS would be great too.

kristakz 10-28-2012 10:00 AM

I don't have anyone to buy me nice quilty gifts for Christmas, since my divorce. But I am seriously considering dropping by my LQS and asking them to make me up a "Surprise package" for a set amount of $. How sad is that?

Helen S 10-28-2012 10:17 AM

We got really tired of returning, or re-gifting of gifts we didn't want, so several years ago DH came up with the idea of buying our own gifts...with rules, of course! lol

The rules?
Discuss a dollar limit.
All gifts must be wrapped and stashed as soon as possible after purchase.
You must still do a stocking for each other, not yourself, and whatever fits into the stocking is ok to buy, no dollar limit set on stockings...hmmm...do I see diamonds in my stocking? lol

We've had so much fun with this. You can't imagine the looks on each others' faces to see what was bought! The funny part of all this is that WE actually forget what we bought for ourselves, so we're almost as surprised as if someone else had bought it for us.

With that said, I'll be buying whatever I want, within our preset dollar limit.

spstout 10-28-2012 10:45 AM


Originally Posted by kristakz (Post 5618836)
I don't have anyone to buy me nice quilty gifts for Christmas, since my divorce. But I am seriously considering dropping by my LQS and asking them to make me up a "Surprise package" for a set amount of $. How sad is that?

I don't think this is sad at all! I think this is just about the best idea ever. My grandmother, even when my grandfather was still alive, always got herself a great present. That way, she always got something she really wanted! I am stealing this idea! Thank you :)

Tothill 10-28-2012 12:06 PM

Are you participating in the Secret Santa this year? I am and am looking forward to it.

I am married, but dh does not seem to think about me when he buys my gift. Like the year he gave me gold hoops, when my pierced ears had grown over the the 6th time. Last year I got fairly expensive wrinkle cream, I guess I am looking too old for him.

I think you have a good idea in have your LQS doing a surprise package for you.


Originally Posted by kristakz (Post 5618836)
I don't have anyone to buy me nice quilty gifts for Christmas, since my divorce. But I am seriously considering dropping by my LQS and asking them to make me up a "Surprise package" for a set amount of $. How sad is that?


Jennie and Me 10-28-2012 12:17 PM


Originally Posted by kristakz (Post 5618836)
I don't have anyone to buy me nice quilty gifts for Christmas, since my divorce. But I am seriously considering dropping by my LQS and asking them to make me up a "Surprise package" for a set amount of $. How sad is that?

Not sad at all!! I think that it is a great idea...go with it! Have them make up two or three gifts for you.

Jennie and Me 10-28-2012 12:18 PM


Originally Posted by owlvamp (Post 5617438)
I asked for my very own home with my very own room for crafts.! LOL

I wonder if I could get that too!!

spokanequilter 10-28-2012 12:31 PM

I have discovered the Wish List on amazon.com. I often browse amazon for books or quilting notions, or anything else that catches my eye. I created a Wish List and add things to it as I find them. My husband and kids and grandkids have done the same thing, so Christmas shopping should be much easier this year.

My list has a lot of quilting books - not necessarily patterns, but books about the history of quiltmaking, Civil War quilts, why quilting matters to us quilters. Hopefully, I will add to my bookcase this Christmas!

Mom3 10-28-2012 12:33 PM


Originally Posted by GagaSmith (Post 5618791)
Neither DH or I need anything at all this year so we have decided to give each other the shingles vacination.............


THAT comment cracked me up! :o:o:o

I realize you will have a professional give you both the inoculation, but my first thought was each of you standing there with a syringe in your hand waiting to give each other the shot. :)

mulberryellie 10-28-2012 04:26 PM


Originally Posted by kristakz (Post 5618836)
I don't have anyone to buy me nice quilty gifts for Christmas, since my divorce. But I am seriously considering dropping by my LQS and asking them to make me up a "Surprise package" for a set amount of $. How sad is that?

I think a gift to you from you for coming through the trauma of a divorce is a lovely idea. Make yourself a new happy new life comforter. Look after yourself hun xx

batikmystique 10-28-2012 05:24 PM

I would love a new sewing table/station, but we just finished building a second garage...so, I will have to put that on next year's list. In the meantime, a gift certificate to my LQS will be great. I'm going to the quilt festival in Houston next week, so that's kinda like an early Christmas for me!

JenelTX 10-28-2012 07:04 PM

Someone posted on the board this week about loving their rotating cutting mat, and there were lots of others who agreed, so I suggested that as a possibility to him. I also suggested a gift certificate to Craftsy.com or possibly to FatQuarterShop.com or Connecting Threads. I like to give him lots of different ideas so he can still surprise me. :)

Sewze 10-29-2012 03:42 AM

Just a little info re Shingles vaccine. I had Shingles in Sept. 2009. In Oct. 2011, I had the vaccine. In Sept. 2012, I had Shingles again. The only good thing about the vaccine is that 'if' you get the Shingles after having the vaccine, it won't be as bad as if you had not had the vaccine. My DH had the vaccine in 2009 after I came down with Shingles and has not had a case. And, yes stress does play a roll in the eruptions. Jinnie

coopah 10-29-2012 03:55 AM

GagaSmith, you have the right idea about the shingles vaccination. My brother didn't get the vaccination and had sure enough, shingles showed up on the top of his head and in his eye! There was a worry that he might lose sight in that eye. And the pain was excruciating. So the vaccination is a good thing.

We are thinking of having the recliner reupholstered. It would be much less to buy a new one, but this is a Thomas Kincaid and oh, so comfortable!

lovelyl 10-29-2012 04:08 AM

Last year I asked for a gift certificate to my LQS. I got a larger certificate than I expected - it paid for a long arm class and 2 extra hours using the shop's long arm! I will ask for LQS certificates again this year, but I would really like to have a vintage Singer 301! (Seriously doubt I get that.) But, as always, I am grateful for whatever I receive!

btiny36 10-29-2012 04:27 AM

Wow I am such a fabric horder and gadget girl I just have a running list beside my computer. Left out for anyone to see lol...But for me even though it would be great to get some of those things on my list. I just want peace and health for my family....

Aurora 10-29-2012 04:38 AM


Originally Posted by kristakz (Post 5618836)
I don't have anyone to buy me nice quilty gifts for Christmas, since my divorce. But I am seriously considering dropping by my LQS and asking them to make me up a "Surprise package" for a set amount of $. How sad is that?

I think that is a great idea. Since my divorce 33 years ago, I buy myself the nicest presents -- I never have to return anything and the colors are always perfect.

newestnana 10-29-2012 04:50 AM

I'm thinking maybe an Ottlite floor lamp that could be used for either hand work or next to my machine.

vickig626 10-29-2012 05:12 AM


Originally Posted by Tartan (Post 5618801)
I would like one of the rotating cutting mats, every size Twister square in production, X block square, a large gift package of Aurifil threads in neutrals and fabric, fabric, fabric. I nice size gift certificate to my LQS would be great too.

I just bought a small rotating mat set at Joann's when I had that 30% entire purchase last week. It handles 7" blocks and came with the 18mm rotary cutter, 2-1/2" square ruler and a 1" x 6" ruler. It was $26.99 then 40% off sale, then 30% off that with that coupon. So this little set ended up costing around $11.

I used that mat yesterday and love it !! So, I think I'll put the larger one on my Christmas list. He asked me about mine just the other day too...

kathbug 10-29-2012 05:30 AM

Wow !! I am so content that I really have nothing materially related. Now I would ask for all my fAmily and friends QB included in the friends and family to,have a most blessed and peaceful Christmas with blessings through out the year!

chaskaquilter 10-29-2012 05:36 AM

Last year my daughter gave me two bottles of Best Press and two larger refill bottles. Love it. She couldn't believe how excited I was to get the stuff. This year will be so different. One daughter and family are going to Costa Rica during Christmas break and I will be staying at their house dog sitting. My other daughter, her husband and her daughter are not great celebraters of Christmas. So I want to think of something different to do, something out of the box, so I won't feel so bad about not having our traditional Christmas.

Caswews 10-29-2012 06:20 AM

OH heck just give me a gift card to the local LQS and Jo-Ann's -I'll be happy to go spend my Christmas monies there !LOL

PenniF 10-29-2012 06:33 AM

I'll ask my wonderful husband for the same thing as last year, and the year before that, and the year before that......a WIFE !!
Hey....he has one.....why shouldn't I ???...... someone to do the cooking, cleaning, laundry, gardening, errands, etc -- and i could just quilt and play with the grandkids !!!!!

Friday1961 10-29-2012 06:48 AM


Originally Posted by Just Me... (Post 5617904)
My request this year isn't quilting related. I want a new supersonic whippity do lens for my camera. I have everything a quilter would ever need, so I don't ask for quilty things. (Of course, he has everything a blacksmith would ever need, so he doesn't ask for blacksmithy things...) My only other wish is that we would have all six of our children home for Christmas. Hasn't happened in over 10 years.... :*(

Oh, I wish that, too, for you! I know it would be my best gift!

Friday1961 10-29-2012 06:49 AM


Originally Posted by PenniF (Post 5621008)
I'll ask my wonderful husband for the same thing as last year, and the year before that, and the year before that......a WIFE !!
Hey....he has one.....why shouldn't I ???...... someone to do the cooking, cleaning, laundry, gardening, errands, etc -- and i could just quilt and play with the grandkids !!!!!


Be careful what you ask for! ;)

k9dancer 10-29-2012 07:07 AM

gift certificates to Fabric.com!!

sharin'Sharon 10-29-2012 07:55 AM


Originally Posted by mme3924 (Post 5621045)
Be careful what you ask for! ;)

This was my laugh for the day!!! Wouldn't it be fun to just SIT and SEW almost all day instead of working around the household duties?

bevster 10-29-2012 08:52 AM


Originally Posted by owlvamp (Post 5617438)
I asked for my very own home with my very own room for crafts.! LOL

To owlvamp - YES, YES, YES My own home for many, many reasons! My one and only dream, hopefully it will come true. At 70, you just wonder if dreams will come true anymore.

grandmaemma 10-29-2012 09:19 AM

I think that's a great idea. My sister, who is divorced, buys herself a Christmas gift every year:)


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