Absolutely wonderful thought, but, if she is a quilter, she probably has the tools she wants. Having said that, there are things that always need replaced. These would include needles and rotary cutter blades (the basic is a 45mm). If you can visit her, sneak into her room and look at her machine. Then any sewing center can help you with needles. If you are sneaky (?), you can draw her into a conversation about quilting and how she does it, the hard parts, what would make things easier, etc. Listen carefully and she might let something slip about what would help her. And a gift card to a fabric store is wonderful Normally I feel that gift cards are sort of impersonal - BUT - a fabric card for a quilter IS WONDERFUL!