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How about a quilting charm bracelet?
My hubby bought me a pair of keds sneakers that have a quilt pattern on them (don't know what site on the internet) I know I am getting them because he had me try them on for size w/ my eyes closed -- somehow one eye lid twitched open! Shhh! |
I really don't know what to tell you other than I'm sure what ever you do , your wife will love and appreciate you for it. I personally love quilting books. I love to look at the patterns. I also love cook books. I think all women do.And, lets see. Nobody has mentioned batting. She can always use that. Just make sure you poke around and find the kind she uses. And CHOCOLATE!!! Goes good with anything!!!
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Why not design and have made for her fabric labels to put on the items she makes. I would be so impressed if my husband went to that much thought and effort for me.
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Design and have made for her fabric labels for the items she makes.
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Originally Posted by candi
How about a quilting retreat gift certificate? Maybe search the Internet or ask some the local quilt shops about a weekend retreat for 2011 that is nearby.
I think whatever you get her, she'll know it came with love and care and she'll appreciate it. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Or you might see about a gift certificate to a spa day or a massage, etc. Then they can do the pampering. YOU could even do a weekend away for the two of you and it doesn't have to be all out - just a nice B&B for a night or two and time alone, wonderful meals. Just something to tell her how wonderful you think she is. |
I like the gift card idea........maybe wrapped with a big box of choclates!
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My hsuband gave me a weekend retreat with the LQS one year for Christmas. I was thrilled and had a great time. Gift certificates are good. Maybe get a FQ bundle and add the card to it.
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Hah, spark plugs! She must keep you around for your sense of humor! Seriously, joining the forum, so you could get suggestions, is priceless. I'd love to receive a gift card, and the time to use it. Merry Christmas!
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Not sure if this has been mentioned already, but I love my design wall that I got last Christmas. You can find them on-line that are portable or one's you place on a wall. Good Luck and Merry Christmas!
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How is her "pressing station"? Maybe she would like the new ironing board that is quite a bit bigger and is a long rectangle. Don't know what they call it but it is almost always shown in the Keepsake Quilts catalog. Good luck. Y
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A gift card, but to be romantic, for every dollar, include a reason you love her.
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I'm not sure if this has been suggested yet, but a nice quilt rack to display her quilts would be good. I love mine.
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Hope she posts something for you soon!
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Originally Posted by quilter68
Lady Jane Doe,
Love your Avatar! Is it possible to view it full scale? Quilter68 who is now 69 I like the idea that many have proposed about a retreat. It doesn't even have to be a formal retreat with a group of quilters . I've taken a night or two away with my machine, ironing board ,and project and stayed in a hotel ( with room service) and just spent some quality time sewing. It's marvelous. No phone, no child to deal with, no meals to make, no laundry to fold.... The hardest thing is that while we're (almost) all ladies, we're all different. But you'll browse these ideas and find what might be perfect for your gal. This is a great group of suggestions. |
Does she have the big ironing board? I would love for my DH to give me one for Christmas.
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Originally Posted by Mary L Booth
How about Alto's quilt cut system. I just got one and love it. It makes for cutting so easy.
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Originally Posted by dungeonquilter
Does she have the big ironing board? I would love for my DH to give me one for Christmas.
http://usaus.us/cart/quilters-ironin...-tone-p-6.html It is not just an ironning board. It is made so much better, commercial style. |
Wow, so many great ideas already posted!
The thing that I loved was my hubby helping me fix up my sewing room. He put in lots of light, ran an additional electrical circuit. Helped me to build two design walls and helped me make a large press top for my cutting table. Any one of those things could be wonderful. |
Originally Posted by qltrzdh
My wife is a great quilter and a wonderful wife/friend/confidant/support system all rolled into one pretty package.
She's made Christmas quilts, purses, table runners and things I can't even identify. I need help in chosing a great gift for my favorite quilter. In these troubled times, money is a little tight but I am sure there is enough for something nice. Maybe not a new quilting machine but she already has a big monster that must be 10' long and a Genomie sewing machine to boot. She has enough fabric to quilt Rhode Island and maybe Vermont to boot. So, what is a DH to do? Is there anything that comes close to being a romantic quilting gift? I want this to be a special Christmas for her. I don't want to buy another set of spark plugs and wrench so she can change them herself again. Hey, a couple of years ago the plugs made her car run better but it hurt when she hit me with the wrench. Oil for her car is out too. Suggestions please. Wally |
I actually took my mom to a quilt retreat this year for her Christmas gift. It was our fourth one and has become a tradition. I think that is a great idea and probably not one she will be expecting!!
As for gadgets, does she have a sidewinder? That is a little machine that winds bobbins. I also love my large thread holder (a big metal dowel on a weight that sits behind the machine and holds the really big thread spools.) And, my mustache trimmer for tearing out seams. Those are some small, inexpensive items she would have to unwrap. Good luck!! Merry Christmas! |
I always love gift cards. My best idea would be a gift card(s) wrapped up with a fabric with hearts on it.
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This would be my preference as well, a great idea! Gift Card, candles...
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How about a bendable light? They are wonderful. A supreme slider (for free motion quilting) some thread, some batting, fabric, 6 yds of backing fabric & a her favorite CD!
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I just thought of something I would like so maybe your wife would too. I little vacuum to clean her machine. I don't know if they make such a thing for machines, but they do for computers so I bet it would work on a machine.
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I am assuming by this time she has an ott light. I have a floor model, I told my DH I needed a table ott light for my embroidery machine.
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After reading this posting I am now able to give a list to my husband for MY Christmas gifts! LOL I even printed out the instuctions for the Big ironing board and left it on top of his desk. Maybe he will get the hint?
As for what to get your wife as a gift what about a coupon book you make up yourself for time? For example: 6 hours of uninterrupted quilt time, 2 hours of my time to clean the kitchen, an evening out- just the two of us, 2 hours of helping you pick out colors/fabrics. There are a hundred that run through my brain. Time is the one thing that is so hard to find and give. I love the time I get to spend with my hubby who is a very busy man. |
Gift Certificate to her favorite quilting store.
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Originally Posted by qltrzdh
I need help in chosing a great gift for my favorite quilter. In these troubled times, money is a little tight but I am sure there is enough for something nice. Maybe not a new quilting machine but she already has a big monster that must be 10' long and a Genomie sewing machine to boot. She has enough fabric to quilt Rhode Island and maybe Vermont to boot. So, what is a DH to do? Wally |
Wally, when I read your post I couldn't stop laughing! You're a funny guy but also a VERY sweet and considerate one :)
Merry Christmas to you and yours!! PS. I have nothing to add- lots of great ideas here! |
Hope we will hear what you actually did for her!
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my DH stops to buy me precut fabrics and new threads
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Originally Posted by qltrzdh
My wife is a great quilter and a wonderful wife/friend/confidant/support system all rolled into one pretty package.
She's made Christmas quilts, purses, table runners and things I can't even identify. I need help in chosing a great gift for my favorite quilter. In these troubled times, money is a little tight but I am sure there is enough for something nice. Maybe not a new quilting machine but she already has a big monster that must be 10' long and a Genomie sewing machine to boot. She has enough fabric to quilt Rhode Island and maybe Vermont to boot. So, what is a DH to do? Is there anything that comes close to being a romantic quilting gift? I want this to be a special Christmas for her. I don't want to buy another set of spark plugs and wrench so she can change them herself again. Hey, a couple of years ago the plugs made her car run better but it hurt when she hit me with the wrench. Oil for her car is out too. Suggestions please. Wally |
Personally, I like to receive specialty rules that take the math out of making interesting quilt blocks e.g. the lazy angle rule, the X block, the twister, the mini ray etc.etc. These usually come with a pattern book or a set of instructions. If your wife also likes gadgets, perhaps you could give her the rule with instruction book. That way, she can utilise some of the stash that she already has.
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Originally Posted by Treasureit
I just thought of something I would like so maybe your wife would too. I little vacuum to clean her machine. I don't know if they make such a thing for machines, but they do for computers so I bet it would work on a machine.
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Originally Posted by qltrzdh
My wife is a great quilter and a wonderful wife/friend/confidant/support system all rolled into one pretty package.
She's made Christmas quilts, purses, table runners and things I can't even identify. I need help in chosing a great gift for my favorite quilter. In these troubled times, money is a little tight but I am sure there is enough for something nice. Maybe not a new quilting machine but she already has a big monster that must be 10' long and a Genomie sewing machine to boot. She has enough fabric to quilt Rhode Island and maybe Vermont to boot. So, what is a DH to do? Is there anything that comes close to being a romantic quilting gift? I want this to be a special Christmas for her. I don't want to buy another set of spark plugs and wrench so she can change them herself again. Hey, a couple of years ago the plugs made her car run better but it hurt when she hit me with the wrench. Oil for her car is out too. Suggestions please. Wally |
And how about a subscription to Quilt Mania or Quilting Arts, or some other quilting magazine she doesn't already get. Barnes and Noble and Borders have them. You could always put some GREEN between the pages!!!
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I always get a gift certificate to the local quilt shop and I love that!
Also, we quilters always run through lots of thread a rotary blades. Sneak in her sewing room and see what size rotary cutter she has, and what type of thread she has. Then you can buy her a few of each at the quilt shop when you go get the gift card. Notice which quilt magazines she gets as a subscription, and pick up some different ones at the quilt shop too. Many have noted that time is a gift and I concur. My dh cooks dinner once a week and it's such a pleasure to have that extra time. He makes grilled cheese with tomato soup, or Western omelet, sometmes grills burgers and makes salad, nothing fancy. But I feel lucky and pampered as the Queen of England. Best of luck to you! |
Originally Posted by deedum
My dh made me a big board ironing board!!! I think it around $30. I love it !!! I love it but I love him even more for taking the time and love to make it for me!!! Romantic in my eyes every time I use it or walk into the room or even think about it! I think of him building it & making it for me, so sweet. Yep, about as special as you can get in my eyes. Here is the link if you like.
http://www.quiltcampus.net/Library/P...ningBoard.html |
I know that I would love a gift certificate for thread from Superior Threads for my longarm quilting. They have so many different kinds and colors, that I am sure they would have thread her machine would love! You can never have too much thread!!!
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quilting retreats are very nice.
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