Originally Posted by
Belfrybat
I just love seeing everything folks are sending/ receiving. Apparently many of you do not stay within the $10.00 limit! Unfortunately for my recipient, I do need to stay within that limit, so I hope she won't be too disappointed. I ordered some fabric for her as this is a rural area and not many choices for fabric shopping. I really hope it gets here before the deadline! Otherwise I'll be sending a supplemental package.
I had exactly the same dilemma. $10 is £6.50 in the UK and we pay about £12-£13 for just over a yard of fabric..... A spool of YLI quilting thread is £6.95 - you get my drift. Australia is the same.
Like Cannyquilter I've had to be a little inventive (only one LQS in my city). I send Tourist Information on the local castles, tartan ribbon, Scottish sweets (candy), cookbooks and the like. Often I only buy one or two FQs to send. I do try to make it personal to the recipient. It
is the thought that counts. Relax and enjoy.
