karielt

Where did you get the table for $50

ctquilter

One of the most special gifts I've received was from my sister, it was a pair of applique scissors in a chatelaine. They are very special to me and I think of her whenever I use them.

sewcrafty

I have the rotary cutter and applique scissors and love them both. How is she is the thread department?

Oklahoma Suzie

I think a basket of goodies is a good idea.

Quiltin'Lady

I don't know if she has any applique scissors, but that's a nice idea. I LOVED the quilt retreat idea -- now to find one I can afford to send two people to! As for thread, I don't know what she has now, but she recently gave me about a dozen huge spools of lovely variegated thread that wouldn't fit on her machine. (works just fine on mine!)

studio-christine

I made a little scissor case for last year's Kris Kringle, added a small pair of pretty scissors

also included a nice "silver" needle case

small things that someone may not buy themselves

quilter's note paper/cards/wrap

emery board printed with a quilt pattern

just look around the local quilt store, most have a quilty themed gift section

studio-christine

I made a little scissor case for last year's Kris Kringle, added a small pair of pretty scissors

also included a nice "silver" needle case

small things that someone may not buy themselves

quilter's note paper/cards/wrap

emery board printed with a quilt pattern

just look around the local quilt store, most have a quilty themed gift section

Quiltin'Lady

Thanks, everyone, for your wonderful ideas. :thumbup:

I really liked the idea of a quilt retreat, but looked and looked, and couldn't find one that I could afford to send both us us to. Someday.... :(

I liked the chatelaine / scissors idea, too, but wasn't sure if she already had these things. And, as lovely and useful as they are, they just didn't seem to have the same "weight" as it were of nearly 50 yards of fabric.

I ended up ordering a 24 x 24 Sew Steady table for her, with her husband's help to know the make/model of her machine. ($79 at http://www.allbrands.com/; free shipping, too!) As I said, I've used one for years and really liked it, so I'm pretty sure she will, too.

Thanks again -- you've all been a great help!

Rachel

I know I'm a little late, but you could make her an applique bag, to carry all of her sewing with her, if she travels...

Bluphrog

How about a spa day? Treat her to a massage, pedi/mani, and facial.