My DH did this for me one year and I was surprised and so happy and the gift lasted a long time. Here's what he did:
He went to a local quilt shop (LQS) and one of the ladies helped him pick out 200.00 worth of supplies, tools, gadgets, scissors ( no rotary cutters back then)5 different solid colors fabrics (3 yard each)and a bunch of different colored threads. He even threw in a couple of quilt books, which I still have today. It was the best present he ever got for me and it reminded me of his love and thoughtfulness every time I used something from that big box. He passed away 17 years ago and that gift is one I will always remember. My kids remember it too because it made me cry!