I'd ask for gift certificates so you could choose your own taste in fabrics or your own tools.
Speaking of tools -- you know those suction handles that look like a telephone receiver that are so nice for use on rulers? They sell for $19.99 in fabric shops. Get this: I found the EXACT same thing in a catalog "Dr. Leonard's" or "Harriet ..." for $9.99!!
ALSO the smaller suction handle that sell for $16.99 in the fabric shops? I found the EXACT same thing at Harbor Freight for $3.99!! No kidding.
(wish I could find our coveted rulers & rotary blades...)