Quilt Gift Ideas
Need some ideas for our Quilt guild Christmas party gift swap/exchange. $10-15 limit.
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Skip the exchange and donate items to a food shelf or give a cash donation to a food shelf or toys for tots or some charitable organization.
I do admit to "having a thing" about gift exchanges. I actively dislike them. However, I do not know your group dynamics, so am not going to offer any further suggestions. |
Bear, you made me laugh, but I totally agree. One reason that I don't go to my guild's holiday party is because I don't like the gift exchange. To me it seems like everyone is paying around $25 to give someone they probably don't know a gift that they won't enjoy anyway. And to top it all off, they go one further and do the dirty Santa exchange, where you can reject a gift and choose one that someone else received instead. Now isn't that both rude (rejecting the first gift) and mean spirited (stealing one from someone else)? The other reason I don't go is that it's a potluck. I enjoy potlucks with a few friends, but I don't like big potlucks. Too many people get sick from them.
However, I do have a suggestion for Anne. Every quilter can use seam rippers. You can buy several regular ones, or one fancy one, and it's sure to be appreciated. |
Lint rollers for fuzz, pet hair, thread clips etc are always needed. Color catchers for washing new fabric. As Dunster suggested, a fancy seam ripper would make the task more fun! Mine are all plastic and work well, but... I admire the fancy ones I see at quilt shows.
Enjoy your gift exchange and you may wish to suggest members bring can goods for a local food pantry as well. Our guild has brought toys in gift bags for the local shelter for women and children at our annual Christmas party. |
Who doesn't appreciate a new pair of scissors? Lots of choices. Also, loving my new gadget for cutting after string piecing.
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I am in the camp of don't like gift exchanges. I skip my group's annual holiday party for that reason and because of the food planning. I don't need any gift the very nice women would make/buy and we have a finger licker in the group. I would rather give to a food bank, which I do regularly anyway.
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After seeing some of the suggestions, I came up with a list of some ideas of things-
Best press, rotary cutting blades, that purple Thang, Wonder Clips. Spool of neutral " premium" thread ( don't know brands ) , small quiltng rulerv- I love my 4x8 one with the 1 / 8 grid), small cutting mats - I used to do my trimming in front of the tv- . Candy, disposablev hand wipesc- good hand lotion or creams - unscented or with a light fragrance - water bottle - Maybe start with thinking about items you would like to receive? Things I would prefer to not get: scented candles, fabric, books, ornaments,, off- brand tools/ notions, mugs/cups, . Because I have had a long time to accumulate "stuff" - I have gotten a lot more selective about what I might need or want. |
Originally Posted by aashley333
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Who doesn't appreciate a new pair of scissors? Lots of choices. Also, loving my new gadget for cutting after string piecing.
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I can donate to a food bank or charity anytime. so I think a gift exchange is a token of good spirit for a group. We have a bring one take one exchange and encourage handmade items. Any member can precipitate or not, their choice.
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Thank you for your suggestions. I am new to the area and thought joining a quilt guild would help me make some new friends. I am looking forward to the gift exchange and potluck dinner.
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