What do you want for christmas?
#4
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Pacific NW
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It's kind of subjective. I might want something your mum already has. However, having said that.... the best quilting-related item I ever got was a gift certificate for quite a large amount to my favorite LQS. It was the gift that kept on giving, I literally used it all year long (well, okay, it lasted until August).
Another thing I do is make an Amazon Wish List with books, notions, etc. Anyone can view what's on my list. Maybe your mum has started one.
Another thing I do is make an Amazon Wish List with books, notions, etc. Anyone can view what's on my list. Maybe your mum has started one.
#6
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: North of San Antonio in Spring Branch
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I agree with ManiacQuilter2 -- if you can take her out on a little quilt day, maybe have lunch somewhere --that will mean more to her than anything. Time spent with loved ones is the best gift.
#7
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Texas, USA
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It really depends upon what she already has and what your price range is. Does she have a really good pair of sewing shears and/or pinking shears? What about a large cutting board and rotary cutter? She may like a new sweatshirt/T-shirt, with a sewing/quilting-oriented design on it. If she does a lot of hand sewing, a large sewing basket might please her. Into the sewing basket, add a new seam ripper, small sewing ruler, maybe a pair of small scissors, etc.
If she quilts a lot and doesn't already have one, a June Tailor Shape Cut Ruler would be wonderful. http://www.amazon.com/June-Tailor-Sh...hape+cut+ruler
If she quilts a lot and doesn't already have one, a June Tailor Shape Cut Ruler would be wonderful. http://www.amazon.com/June-Tailor-Sh...hape+cut+ruler
#8
As a mother, I'd love a trip to a quilt store or a gift card to my LQS. Neesie mentioned a June Taylor Shape Cut ruler. I have 4 in different sizes and I use one or two of them daily. They are such time savers and so accurate,
#9
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Rapid City, SD
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I would like to have Kim Diehl's newest quilt book, a yard each of various shirting fabrics, small Karen Kay Buckley scissors. I also would like to have a new broom and a cookie scoop.
I can never think of what I would like to have when my kids ask!
I can never think of what I would like to have when my kids ask!
#10
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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For years we have had an ongoing list on the side of the fridge as our family wish list. Throughout the year when we think of something we want we immediately write it on the list. We update that list after the Thanksgiving meal every year to add or subtract the items. This has worked well for us.
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