Quilter's Hubby needs Christmas gift ideas
12-09-2010, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Treasureit
Besides sewing I love to listen to music while I am doing it...maybe a nice stereo
A gift certificate for a massage. I have a friend who is a wonderful massage therapist. In fact I just got home a few minutes ago from my massage.
Another thought.... Maybe a gift of a housekeeper to come in once a month or so.
12-09-2010, 05:35 PM
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Does she have a nice cutting area ? Joann's has some nice cutting tables ,some even have storage under neath .Really like quilt retreat of her choice idea I know I'd love it if my hubby did that for me .Your wife will love what ever you do for her Merry Christmas!
12-09-2010, 06:23 PM
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My dh made me a big board ironing board!!! I think it around $30. I love it !!! I love it but I love him even more for taking the time and love to make it for me!!! Romantic in my eyes everytime I use it or walk into the room or even think about it! I think of him building it & making it for me, so sweet. Yep, about as special as you can get in my eyes. Here is the link if you like.
http://www.quiltcampus.net/Library/P...ningBoard.html
http://www.quiltcampus.net/Library/P...ningBoard.html
12-09-2010, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by qltrzdh
My wife is a great quilter and a wonderful wife/friend/confidant/support system all rolled into one pretty package.
She's made Christmas quilts, purses, table runners and things I can't even identify.
I need help in chosing a great gift for my favorite quilter. In these troubled times, money is a little tight but I am sure there is enough for something nice. Maybe not a new quilting machine but she already has a big monster that must be 10' long and a Genomie sewing machine to boot. She has enough fabric to quilt Rhode Island and maybe Vermont to boot. So, what is a DH to do?
Is there anything that comes close to being a romantic quilting gift? I want this to be a special Christmas for her. I don't want to buy another set of spark plugs and wrench so she can change them herself again. Hey, a couple of years ago the plugs made her car run better but it hurt when she hit me with the wrench. Oil for her car is out too.
Suggestions please.
Wally
She's made Christmas quilts, purses, table runners and things I can't even identify.
I need help in chosing a great gift for my favorite quilter. In these troubled times, money is a little tight but I am sure there is enough for something nice. Maybe not a new quilting machine but she already has a big monster that must be 10' long and a Genomie sewing machine to boot. She has enough fabric to quilt Rhode Island and maybe Vermont to boot. So, what is a DH to do?
Is there anything that comes close to being a romantic quilting gift? I want this to be a special Christmas for her. I don't want to buy another set of spark plugs and wrench so she can change them herself again. Hey, a couple of years ago the plugs made her car run better but it hurt when she hit me with the wrench. Oil for her car is out too.
Suggestions please.
Wally
Or how about a gift card to acquire thread for her quilting machine you can get a sampler set that have many colors, and thread choices (hopefully my DH is looking over my shoulder)
12-09-2010, 07:43 PM
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I'm a fan of gift certificates. I have repeatedly told DH if he ever thinks to go into a shop and buy me fabric without me being there that he needs to turn around and walk out. I am soooooo picky. I like the thought of a gift card - "I know you like this store and you pick out what you like" - w/o getting stuck with stuff I don't want.
If you can find a massage school, they charge less for massages. We have one right around the corner and it's $30 for an hour massage, since they're students who need hours to get their license. So that's a cheaper way to get a decent (better than the $50-60 ones I've had) massage cheaper.
If you can find a massage school, they charge less for massages. We have one right around the corner and it's $30 for an hour massage, since they're students who need hours to get their license. So that's a cheaper way to get a decent (better than the $50-60 ones I've had) massage cheaper.
12-09-2010, 07:49 PM
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If a quilt retreat is out of the pic due to budget, find out if there is a quilt show in your area and treat her with a workshop at the show. In my area there are several 1 day classes and one 2 day class- always by a renoun quilter and new techniques.
12-09-2010, 08:04 PM
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My favorite thing that my husband gets me is time to quilt. When he can, he does all the household chores, takes care of food and shopping, and makes sure that I have time for a quilt "retreat" right at home. It's time for me to sew without worrying about getting stuff done - because he already got it all done! Oh, and it's free!
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