slk350

Well, maybe I could buy ONE tire for the Benz I've been wanting, for 20 years or maybe if it could buy me more time to quilt ??? Not buying that, right ?? The down payment on a hardwood floor sounds good. I would save it and buy the things I want or need as I need them. Everytime I have that kind of money (from doing alterations) it seems I spend it on "the kids" (20,28 &30) or my grandson. Anyways, have fun !!

fayzer

Get a Martelli Enteprises rotary cutter and mat. The mat rolls up and will not crack. The rotary cutter is be best I've ever used. Their non slip strip cut ruler is AWESOME. Check them out here.

momto5

How about a class in a new technique?

callie8799

Whigrose- what a great idea! I was reading all posts before submitting a similar answer.
Thanks for taking that route.

intoquilting

Go to a quilt retreat and let someone else clean up the mess and cook for you. Sit a sew while they do the work. It is great.

QuiltnLady1

Take some online classes (since going to quiltshop classes is out).

wvdek

If I had $250, I would fill the car with gas, get my haircut and styled with a real stylist, and maybe a pedicure/facial. Oh, and buy some chocolate.
Of course if you are talking quilting, I would use it to rebuild the flooring area of my work area, paint the walls, and flooring. I need new good lighting, too.

WilliP

I would look into taking a special class or a retreat where I could indulge myself!

Peckish

I agree with the earlier posters who suggested these ideas:

Accuquilt Go - get the biggest cutter if you can afford it. My friend Cindi recently got one because she's starting to suffer from arthritis. I have the Go Baby and it's awesome.

Quilt Retreat.

Donate it to charity. I have a nurse friend who would be delighted to receive such a donation. She has 2 longarms and quilts about 30 quilts a month. They are donated to terminally ill patients at one of our local hospitals. She would buy batting and thread for the quilts with your donation. I'm sure you can find similar programs in your area.

GrannieAnnie

A hand full of GOOD seam rippers----------one for every spot I sit in when I'm sewing--------plus one for a kitchen drawer and one for the bathroom drawer (easy places to remember)

Some very good scissors in a couple different sizes, plus a good snipper or two.

The biggest mat I could get for the table I cut on.

A few more rulers.

A good portable light--------but I'd design my own, not spend it on the terribly expensive OTT lights.