Annual Xmas Survey

Its that time of year again. What will Frank buy Brenda for Christmas? Its expanded a bit, as now daughter #2 is really into quilting. Here is the situation. Both have sewing machines (just bought Brenda a new Bernina 440 with the BSR and kid has the old Viking) and both went to Houston. Kid will be going off to college for fabric design. I know I can't top a new Bernina, trip to Houston or a 4-year degree in fabric design at the home of the largest quilt collection in the world (University of Nebraska - Lincoln ... Go Huskers!). Can any of you think of something new and exciting on the market that is the must have for quilters this year? As always, I'll summarize the list so you can hand it to your significant others. If you use Google to get to newsgroups, you can also vote on your favorite items by voting on the individual posts (one through 5 stars). Thanks in advance. Frank Reid

Perhaps a class, a symposium, a quilt retreat, or a quilty cruise? Not new-fangled, but something many of us wouldn't do for ourselves. New-wise, there is ALWAYS new fabric!!!

M> Its that time of year again. What will Frank by Brenda for Christmas?

Well, Frank: sounds like they've already had Christmas >g< However, the thing I'd really like to find is a really good quality, large pair of scissors which have the spring which re-opens them after they have been closed to cut (if you see what I mean). I'm sure anyone who cuts (even with all the rotary cutting gubbins) would enjoy having one of those - if, indeed, they exist? I think we have discussed lighting before; but, if not: - that's the only other thing I want to find: a *cool* daylight lamp with a stable base or clip-on to table, with a long, flexible neck - longer than most I have seen. Perhaps your daughter might like one of those - even if Brenda has one?

In message , flytyer37 writes

A gift certificate for material? They can use that all year long as the need comes up.

Fiskars makes a large sewing shear that is "spring loaded" like you describe. I have two pair (spoiled, I know), and love them.

A lot of people here are excited about preordering the next EQ update due out soon.

Does she have a fancy suitcase for carrying her machine to classes? I saw this at a quilt show and it seemed really comfortable to maneuver (I resisted buying it, but I don't take many classes, so don't really need my machine to be portable very often):

-Lynn

A lot of people here are excited about preordering the next EQ update due out soon.

Does she have a fancy suitcase for carrying her machine to classes? I saw this at a quilt show and it seemed really comfortable to maneuver (I resisted buying it, but I don't take many classes, so don't really need my machine to be portable very often):

-Lynn

Get them each an old treadle to restore!

YES!!!!!

I remember lots of folks here last year wanting a revolver for Christmas. Wonder how that turned (bwaaa-ha-ha) out. Who received one and how do you like it? Is it a 'can't live without' category or just ho-hum? Polly

On first scan I took this to be a gun (bang bang you're dead!) and assumed that they had a list that would not be missed rofl

I have a revolver and have never used it, but I can see benefits for FPP trimming. I don't FPP.

Some years, especialy ones where you have already made big hits prior to Christmas, the Big Little Goody Box is the way to go.

A box full of the little things that they are always running out of, never have enough of, or lose on a semi-regular basis. For example:

Cones of thread in black, white, and a couple of different neutrals, in whatever assorted fibers they sew with. bobbins, lots of bobbins an assortment of needles, hand and machine markers, all sorts, temmporary and permanent scissors spare blades for the rotary cutters, heck, spare rotary cutters rulers templates and etc., or the tools to make such drafting tools and papers jeweler's and dental tools craft or electronics syringes feet for the machines, what they use and what they have never tried. stabilizers, interfacings, adhesives, fray block, hoops, embellishments, bias tapes, ribbons, the list is endless.

You can usually find nifty boxes and baskets at import shops and liquidation stores. Sometimes you luck out and find a camelback treasure chest looking box.

Oh, and don't forget the chocolate. You could even try this:

Got one for her last year and she uses it quite a bit. Evidently, cutting half square triangles and trimming blocks is a bunch faster with it. Frank Reid

Well, one thing I didn't know is that she done bought an Eliso iron at Houston. She just showed it to me. Darn thing MOVED!!! What's up with that? Thing's got a freakin motion detector in it and it jumps up and down. Today is the first day of eggnog season, I have two under my belt and I go downstairs and watch her iron doing pushups! What did she slip in my holiday punch? Man, I'm an engineer. Thought I was a geek. Tain't got nuthin on her. Frank Reid

Really!! I'll look for them on the Net later. Thanks very much, TerriLee. . In message , TerriLee in WA writes

He-he! I thought like Cheryl - but I didn't even realise what you meant, until I read her post. Dear me, dear me (shaking head in despair) ... >ggI remember lots of folks here last year wanting a revolver for Christmas.