JENNR8R

When my parents had their 50th wedding anniversary, I made them a calendar of things that happened the year they were married. Using the internet I was able to find something that happened on every day of the year... of course, her birthday would go on the calendar on her day.

klswift

If she does go to the beach or other outside activities, a new beach bag is always welcome. A friend of mine has started to make them using the black 'pet screen' fabric from Joanns. It is pliable, easy to sew and yet strong. She bands the top with fabric and makes a removable, insertable flat bottom covered in fabric. She also includes a couple smaller zipper bags in matching fabric and a hook at the top to attach the car keys.

raspberryparade09

My sister's favorite gift is to make the nesting bags - A Little Duffle do it - and then she rolls one dollar bills into a tight - log type of roll, and secures it will a piece of tape. You could make 50 of these and put into a bag. They are a pain to open, but they make a cute gift. https://www.etsy.com/listing/2700320...it-pattern-pdf

IrishMom

I'm making a rail fence signature quilt for a friend turning 60. The pattern goes together rather quickly and the guest can all sign it. (the middle fabric of the rail fence is cream or white for the signatures)

cathyvv

It would surprise me greatly if she gave away your gifts to her. It may touch her heart in a way it has never been touched before.

dallen4350

For my sister’s 70th birthday, the whole family went to Sedona. Then in the morning of her actual birthday, we arranged 70 oragomi butterflies on the table for her.

Butterfli19

As the party is this Sunday and reality is setting in, I've decided not to make her anything. Two years ago she got married for the first time and she asked me to make her a ring bearer pillow which I did, satin and pearls, and after she gave it to her young GS to play with. She asked me to show up and help her get into her gown which I did, and there was a photographer (friend) there, but I never saw those pictures. So we aren't close, never really have been. Maybe these things shouldn't bother me but they do and it isn't that I hold them against her it's just that I no longer want to spend my time making things for people who really don't get the sentiment behind it. Sure, she's my sister and I love her, but there is even a limit to that. So I'm going to give her a pretty card and cash. I also have twin sisters 18 months older than her and they are all close, but I'm 11 years older than them so when I graduated HS they were in first grade. So it's a life thing really.

juliasb

The next question is: Is your sister a quilter? If she is take several cuts from your stash and give them to her. If not, I could not possibly add to the many ideas already given here.