I am a hand quilter and I like good reference books showcasing quilting. I received this for Christmas from a dear friend who has now moved back to Canada - Quilts of Provence: The Art and Craft of French Quilt Making by Kathryn Berenson.

And for the next Christmas, she sent me: The History of Dutch Quilts by An Moonen.

I am hoping this year the book will be about Durham or Welsh Wholecloth!

HettyB

This would be excellent for me. And if she is a "mature" quilter, she can probably get some good use out of it.

This is an excellent suggestion! Your DD has probably been to her friend's house so would know if a floor stand model or table model is better. I have one and I positively love the bendy magnifying glass. This was on my Christmas list several years ago and my DH got it for me. The model I have doesn't appear to be around any more, this one is the closest I could find:
https://www.amazon.com/OttLite-W9437...ott+floor+lamp