In article , Pat in Virginia writes
>Here is a request to help spend someone else's money. That is
>always fun! What newly published quilting book, or durable
>quilting accessory or tool, would you recommend as a 'prize' for
>a quilter? Reward for a reaching a weight loss goal. Price up to
>about $30 USA. This person likes bright and cheery quilts, does
>SM piecing and applique, *usually* machine quilts, is comfortable
>with drafting or adapting designs, is smart, talented, and
>gorgeous too!! ;-)
I may have mentioned this once or twice before ;-) but I *loved* Jan Mullen's book "Cut Loose Quilts". The quilts are certainly bright and cheery, and the technique she uses can easily be adapted to make unique quilts - you don't have to just stick to the "recipes" in the book.
As for a quilting accessory or tool, you'd need to know what she already has. I'd love a pair of quilting gloves, but that's no use if she already has them. I've been using a tack gun for basting recently, and it's been a boon. That'd be a great prize if she doesn't already have one.