Do you have a go-to pattern for gift?
10-01-2013, 10:36 AM
#51
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A quilt is no cheap gift. Total it up cost of fabric for top. Batting and backing, the cost of thread for quilting.and finally how long did it tame at minimum wage prices. I bet you get a surprise.
10-01-2013, 11:09 AM
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If you really don't know them or their tastes, I would find out if they have registered at some store. Purchase something on their list, you are safe as it is something they have picked out. If not registered, I would not spend time or money on any homemade items. So many of them now don't even sit down to a table and have a meal family style. Many don't even know what placemats or tablerunners are for or even how to decorate a home.....[maybe I'm just thinking of my sons ex.]
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Jennifer, Jn3:16
ps: Besides loving your avatar, I love your "name" SavedByGrace
Jennifer, Jn3:16
Originally Posted by SavedByGrace
I'm not thinking about making an actual quilt.....I was thinking more along the lines of placemats, table runner, something like that.....something fairly simple and inexpensive. Just don't want to come across as cheap, but don't really want to give a cash gift either.
10-01-2013, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SavedByGrace
I'm not thinking about making an actual quilt.....I was thinking more along the lines of placemats, table runner, something like that.....something fairly simple and inexpensive. Just don't want to come across as cheap, but don't really want to give a cash gift either.
10-01-2013, 06:22 PM
#58
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My oldest daughter remarried last year and I asked her if she wanted me to make her a quilt. Her answer was a polite no. I was surprised to say the least. All my kids have what I call the "minimalist" look which leans toward modern and sparse. That's ok.. it's quite nice. I wouldn't make quilts for a couple I hardly knew. If they were having babies, I would make a baby quilt. Check to see if they are registered and give them a gift card. Seems the way these days. My two cents..
10-01-2013, 07:21 PM
#59
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Having been to several weddings lately i would have to say ......save your efforts for yourself. Go with the gift registry, or gift card. Unless you know them your homemade gift may come off seeming cheap. Then your feelings will be hurt. My daughter in law received a quilt for a wedding gift and it didn't go with anything. She was putting a nice spin on it but the quilt was ugly. Anyway if I were in your shoes I wouldn't.
10-01-2013, 07:37 PM
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I'm guessing that you want to make a home made item? On youtube they have instructions for a "Ten Minute Table Runner" that really takes about 1/2 an hour but still really easy and fast. I would make a Christmas table runner so they can use it and you don't have to guess their color scheme!
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