Originally Posted by QuiltE

ITA ... the signature quilt idea would be great. Or perhaps if each of your friends are sewers, they could each do a block, for a sampler quilt and then you could assemble it before the get together.

Someone a while back, did a quilt for their boss when he retired .... each staff member went and bought a FQ that had some meaning re the boss. Yes, the quilt was somewhat of a jumble ... but in reality it was an Adult I Spy ... and filled with endless memories and meanings for both those who gave it, and the chap who received it.