Quiltshaker

I'm in a group of 7 (hand quilt together for years). We have drawn names and made gifts, made blocks for one another, etc. Do you have any new ideas for something that we can do for one another next Christmas??
We are not in a guild so thought fresh ideas may come from some of you. Thanks and Happy New Year.

ManiacQuilter2

What about doing a quilt project together for charity?? It is hard to keep exchanging gifts. Just a thought.

mawluv

Great idea!!!! How about a Quilt of Valor?

Quiltshaker

Terrific ideas. Actually, we could make more than one. Thanks.

Jan in VA

What a truly beautiful and 'giving' idea, Joellyn! Make it a pot luck lunch day as well and work all day together, then have dinner ordered in for an evening of finishing. A great Christmas gathering; wish I could join it.

Jan in VA

QuiltnNan

this sounds like so much fun

ctyankee

That's the best idea! Making quilts for charity is so rewarding. Show photos when you can, please!

twinkie

Great ideas for great causes.

madamekelly

My sister got grandma's prized pincushion, that was made one Christmas, by a lady in her quilting circle. They each made very ornate, sculptured, pincushions on little wood bases. Grandma's was a doll covered with a green velvet dress decorated with silk, velvet ribbons, beads, gimp, lace, netting and I don't know what all, with a yarn Gibson girl hairstyle, embroidered face, and feathered fancy hat. Whomever made hers, put one hand in a skirt pocket, and the other 'behind' a bouquet, only later did I figure out that she avoided making tiny little hands and I didn't blame her! I loved looking at "the pretty lady". Grandma never let us touch it, so it is just a little faded, but perfect. Grandma said they worked all year on their dolls and keeping the ideas secret from each other was half the fun. You can google "Victorian pincushion Dolls" to get an idea. Not only practical, but your granddaughters can envy each other over ownership too! Lol! (I am not the oldest girl, so it is hers by right. )

ccthomas

Sounds like a fun get together and a wonderful opportunity to provide comfort.