Some quilting gift ideas?
11-30-2010, 07:26 AM
#111
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Here is an idea that I don't think anyone has mentioned yet...a friend and I are planning to go on a 2-day bus trip in February sponsored by a local travel agency. The trip is about $200 and goes from AZ to San Diego, has stops at 2 LQS and then a workshop with Eleanor Burns, plus overnight in a motel and some meals. We are treating ourselves, but it might be fun to ask family members to contribute toward a trip like this or a shop-hop in your area. Nice to have a trip to look forward to, and to meeting new quilters. Just check online or with local travel agents or charter bus companies.
11-30-2010, 07:27 AM
#112
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Please go to your daughter's home for her sake if not yours.It will spoil her chrismas if your not there and I'm sure you could be very helful to her,what with all the people she is having another pair of hands would be greatly appreciated.I know I always feel best when I'm being helpful and needed.Time will fly and you will have a great christmas.Amazing PS my daughter lives too far away to get home for christmas but oh how I wish I could spend it with her...and her family
11-30-2010, 08:46 AM
#114
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Originally Posted by tjradj
Originally Posted by Mary M
With hubby gone now, it won't feel like Christmas. My daughter is having a huge crowd fom her husbands side and although she said I could come, I think I would feel out of place but that is okay because we did spend Thanksgiving together. I plan on giving and won't be concerned about getting for that is what Christmas means to me. There are a lot of kids out there who need a quilt to keep them warm and pajamas too. I feel good about giving I just don't like the shopping part. I pray that all children will have a warm and loving place al through the year.
11-30-2010, 09:09 AM
#115
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Everyone knows to just get gift certificates to the various quilt shops. Sometimes my DIL will go with me. Up intil last year she had never been in a fabric store. She was in awe!! It was like taking a kid to disneyland for the first time. She doesn't sew, but really likes the things I make up. So I usually get caught up on my notions after Christmas and some fabric medleys that I possibly would not have spent the extra money on. And of course....there is ALWAYS another book I would like to have. ;-)
11-30-2010, 10:10 AM
#119
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Originally Posted by Mary M
With hubby gone now, it won't feel like Christmas. My daughter is having a huge crowd fom her husbands side and although she said I could come, I think I would feel out of place but that is okay because we did spend Thanksgiving together. I plan on giving and won't be concerned about getting for that is what Christmas means to me. There are a lot of kids out there who need a quilt to keep them warm and pajamas too. I feel good about giving I just don't like the shopping part. I pray that all children will have a warm and loving place al through the year.
11-30-2010, 10:19 AM
#120
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Originally Posted by Gabrielle's Mimi
Here is an idea that I don't think anyone has mentioned yet...a friend and I are planning to go on a 2-day bus trip in February sponsored by a local travel agency. The trip is about $200 and goes from AZ to San Diego, has stops at 2 LQS and then a workshop with Eleanor Burns, plus overnight in a motel and some meals. We are treating ourselves, but it might be fun to ask family members to contribute toward a trip like this or a shop-hop in your area. Nice to have a trip to look forward to, and to meeting new quilters. Just check online or with local travel agents or charter bus companies.
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