Wonnie

Hemostat's.....Don't know what I'd do without mine. I have 3 different sizes.

yonnikka

I wish somebody would give me a seam ripper that does not roll off the tabletop onto the floor, or a thread cutter that is a pendant that can be worn onto an airplane, or a really good quality Permanent Marker for Fabric, (NOT a sharpie), to write nicely on the Label. If wishes were fishes, we'd all be in stitches.

Gerbie

We are doing the same type of gift giving at outs this year, only we did not limit it to notions, also placing a $5.00 amount for the gift, then everyone puts in $2.00 each for a gift Cert. from Joann's that will be purchased, someone's name or number will be drawn for that. Joann's has only been open near us for less than a year,. However we still have to drive 85 miles to get there, but at least it is a new and stocked fabric shop for us, we have to drive the same distance to get to Hobby Lobby and WalMart, and the only quilt shop there as well.
I know this item isn't small, but price wise it fits the bill ($4.99 or 5.99) I don't remember for sure, I recently purchased a 48" metal ruler from Harbor Freight mainly to use when cutting my long strips for borders and bindings, all of my other rulers are only 24" or less. I love it, much better than having to measure many times over or try and use a yard stick. Since it is metal, it doesn't slide around like the acrylic rulers do, and it is just heavy enough to stay put. All of my quilting guild loved it and want to get one.
Chocolate is definitely a Notion- "I have a notion I want some chocolate"!! lol.
I also made a great purchase this summer, and absolutely love them, quilters clamps from Me Sew.com. They are inexpensive for one set of 14, I'm thinking $7.00 , not sure the exact price, they are not at all like the wonder clamps and these I've found to definitely work, I have always used painters tape, but these are life savers. You might want to check them out. You would have time to get them in if your ordered them before Christmas. Have fun at your party

Neesie

I would rather receive one 'splurge' item, than a bunch of small items, as a gift. I have no trouble buying myself the smaller, less expensive things. I would use a coupon and spend the $10, after the discount. A small pair of scissors is always good, as well as rotary blades, small cutting mat, templates . . . . Would an acid-free box (for finished blocks) be considered a notion? Probably not, huh? I have one that's made for scrapbook pages, that's just perfect for my 12.5" blocks.

tessagin

The list is endless! I like to give gift cards that are multi business use. I get gift cards from Visa, you can use them anywhere.

wendiq

Seam ripper along with some matte Scotch tape to pick up the ripped pieces......

MaryMo

lots of superb ideas here .... wonderful!

dellareya

I wish we could do thing like a gift exchange in our guild, but we have about 175 attend each meeting and more show up for our Christmas meeting. I think it would just to much chaos.

WMUTeach

My guild does something like this also for Christmas. We often will "re-gift" a book, pattern or other unopened item that we have on hand. I got a new copy of the Farmer's Wife book once and another time a pile of coordinating fat quarters someone did not want.

GagaSmith

Thanks for all the great ideas. I bought a pair of spring loaded scissors with a Joann's coupon and a large chocolate bar. I hope the recipient likes it.