just returned from celebrating my grandson’s 13th birthday. Since it was the first actual birthday I had spent with him, I wanted to give him something very special, that he would remember for ever. After agonizing for weeks over the gift, I gave him money! I am sure money is high on a 13 year old’s list of desired gifts, but his other two sets of grandparents also gave him money …not so unique!
But I am delighted to be making a huge quilt for my 16 year old grandson. I am in “quilting grandma” heaven making his quilt in the fabrics he choose, in the pattern he selected. I am making a gift for him that is truly one of a kind and will always remind him of his Grandma Judy. Not everyone wants to make a quilt, but the quilts that someone purchased with one particular person in mind are just as special.
As the holidays approach, gift giving can become stress full. Even selecting a small gift for a neighbor or co-worker or your sister in law who has everything becomes worrisome. You don’t want to show up at the office party with a scented candle–just like everyone else. Gift cards are nice but not that personal, and as a recipient of cards, I always spend a lot more than the card or losing it!! After the gifted wine is set out, I forget who brought what.
I have a gift giving suggestion! Handmade gifts by the Quilters at First–they are unique, they are not setting on a cargo ship outside Los Angles, and for the quality of the product, they are inexpensive. We have several items that were not sold at the Quilts Etc. Sale in October—and in some cases, we would made an item specially for you to give.
For the college student or alumni, these pillowcases are a perfect gift. They are fleece which makes them especially cozy –and durable. $20 each
Have one of these people in your life?
This quilt would fit the bill for the potential sports fan in your life.
Perfect for tailgating, spreading the ground for siblings to play on while Mom watches the game, or folding at the end of a twin bed. For the “parents-to-be” with a passion for sports , this would be a great baby gift. It is approximately 45″ square and only $90.
Wrap this little snow persons banner around a bottle of wine and your friends will remember your hostess gift. $15
All our microwave bowls sold out very quickly at the sale. They keep your hands from burning as you remove your soup from the microwave. Also, they help keep your hand warm while enjoying that late night dish of ice cream before bed. These bowls make great hostess gifts or white elephant gifts—fill them with wrapped candies or packages of nuts….it’s not a scented candle! If you would like to order some, please contact me in the comments section. Do you want a certain color? Christmas? KU or KSU or WSU? The standard 9 inch ones are $8 each.
Quilters at First want to expand our membership—no joining or monthly fees or contact to sign, just a love of fabric, an interest in creating and an opportunity to help others. Few sewing skills?—I would enjoy helping you get started and for a period of time provide the tools to do so. Contact me through the comments section. I hope to hear from you.
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