ideas on what to get someone who has been sewing for 50 yrs

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12-08-2013, 06:18 AM

#31

dc989

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As we get older the gift of time is really appreciated. Instead of my more "stuff" how about a day together with lunch and a trip to the LQS? You could take brunch to her home and spend time just visiting and looking at her quilts or books or magazines for project ideas. She might enjoy teaching you a skill she has perfected. Time was the thing my mom always wanted and I now wish I had given more freely.

12-08-2013, 06:50 AM

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littlebitoheaven

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Originally Posted by GrammaNan

A telescoping magnet from a hardware or auto store. When extended it looks like an old fashioned car antennae. You can use it to pick up pins and needles without getting down on your hands and knees. I love mine.

I just saw these in Anniescatalog.com. I have been sewing for 50 years and I am so excited about getting myself one of these.

12-08-2013, 06:53 AM

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littlebitoheaven

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Originally Posted by DebraK

I once made my quilter friend a quilt, and she wept when I gave it to her. hee-hee, could have been a comment on my workmanship ;-)

I really love this idea. I have been sewing for 50 years also and most of the people in my family give handmade gifts to others but because I sew, crochet and knit, they don't give me handmade things and I really would appreciate anything handmade from someone else. Sigh!!!

12-08-2013, 06:53 AM

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Blackberry

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I third the Clover Small wonder clips. I simply couldn't do without them

12-08-2013, 06:54 AM

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littlebitoheaven

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Originally Posted by Jackie Spencer

This will probably sound silly, but here goes. I wish some one would make me a quilt for MY bed. I have been quilting since the mid 70's. Everyone in my family has quilts I made. The quilt on my bed I bought from Bed, Bath and beyond. This year I made 8 Queen size quilts and one full size (gifts for family). I would love it, if I was given a Quilt.
LOL

Me too! I would love to have someone make me a quilt for my bed.

12-08-2013, 07:42 AM

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Digitizingqueen

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want a gift certificate more than anything else anyone could buy me for my sewing studio, Im picky about the color pallet for quilts and I have a few favorite patterns, and honestly what I would buy is fabric of my choice, fat-quarter Shop is a great place or maybe Nancy's notions for stuff other that fabric but with great selection or maybe someplace like Joann Fabrics....just my two cents :-)

12-08-2013, 08:34 AM

#37

Caswews

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Oh Gift card as that way the person can buy whatever she needs or wants ..

12-08-2013, 08:52 AM

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Dodie

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I have beem quilting lots of years and if someone could find me a seam ripper with magnifier and light wha a great gift not sure they even make such a thing

12-08-2013, 09:55 AM

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Grannyh67

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Clover Wonder Clips are a plus, I have them and hardly ever use pin's anymore. And the Thread Catcher Pin Cushion is a great idea too.

12-08-2013, 10:18 AM

#40

Letty

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Originally Posted by deedum

Besides a gift certificate, any ideas on what to give someone for their sewing room who appears to have it all? I am sure there is something I can make or give her that she doesn't have. So far I have chocolate candy sewing room (candy molds) from the chocolate factory. I thought maybe some suggestions from others would be helpful.

Hi, some have suggested maybe a lunch out and a visit to a quilt shop to spend on whatever she would like.The gift of time is always so precious so if you ae close enough I think that would be lovely.Letty x