Need a shower and wedding gift
05-26-2011, 08:09 AM
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I have a coworker getting married and will be invited to both shower and wedding. I am thinking of making a Christmas wall hanging or tablerunner, could possibly do a reversible runner. Would that be appropriate for summer shower. Seems they get so many things, but thought a Christmas decoration would be unique... don't want to look dorky though... advise needed. Quilter 1234
05-26-2011, 08:26 AM
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I have the same problem quilter, we have an invite to a wedding in Aug and I don't won't to spend too much so was thinking of maybe some pretty quilted table mats. A wall hanging, runner or tree skirt is a good idea too I hadn't thought of those.
05-26-2011, 08:56 AM
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I've often given Christmas items out of season! They always get a lot of attention and are well received.
One of the showers our family has had the most fun with, is months, seasons and occasions. Each guest invited is given a month, or season or occasion (ie Easter, Christmas) that they are to use in choosing their gift.
So, if Aunt Susie always gives a crystal vase, any month will match!
The first time we did this, we were nervous .... what would they think? what would they get? They had so much fun with it and my 90 yo Aunt was thrilled with the idea and really went along with it. Some creative juices got flowing and it made for fun at the Shower!
One of the showers our family has had the most fun with, is months, seasons and occasions. Each guest invited is given a month, or season or occasion (ie Easter, Christmas) that they are to use in choosing their gift.
So, if Aunt Susie always gives a crystal vase, any month will match!
The first time we did this, we were nervous .... what would they think? what would they get? They had so much fun with it and my 90 yo Aunt was thrilled with the idea and really went along with it. Some creative juices got flowing and it made for fun at the Shower!
05-26-2011, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by twinkle
I have the same problem quilter, we have an invite to a wedding in Aug and I don't won't to spend too much so was thinking of maybe some pretty quilted table mats. A wall hanging, runner or tree skirt is a good idea too I hadn't thought of those.
05-26-2011, 10:24 AM
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Good idea! They will have something to look forward to using on their first Christmas.
Originally Posted by quilter 1234
I have a coworker getting married and will be invited to both shower and wedding. I am thinking of making a Christmas wall hanging or tablerunner, could possibly do a reversible runner. Would that be appropriate for summer shower. Seems they get so many things, but thought a Christmas decoration would be unique... don't want to look dorky though... advise needed. Quilter 1234
05-26-2011, 10:35 AM
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thanks for all your encouragement. I just spent an hour on Connecting Threads ordering sale greens, reds, whites, and a new book. I love that site... can't beat the price.... I'll post my project when I finish... thanks again. Quilter 1234
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