Quilters like all sorts of practical quilting gifts. Patterns make ideal gifts any time of the year. Choose an assortment of quilt patterns for quilter’s gift baskets. JWD Publishing is a leading quilt pattern company, and has designs to suit…
Putting together a gift box for the fabric artist? Here are several items that anyone working with fabric keeps on hand and never has enough. All Fabric Stabilizers are Not Equal With more attention to free-motion quilting and thread painting,…
While an embroiderer can put her mark on almost anything, personalized Christmas gifts are among some of the most popular. For items that can be used for longer than just a few weeks, choose a winter theme that can be…
Forget about gift wrap and boxes—bag it instead. A fabric gift bag is as well received as the gift itself. This is an easy sewing project for beginners. For such sewing projects, durable fabrics work very well. If you choose…
Shopping for Mom is a joy. Give her a gift that will make her feel special. It’s easy to shop when mothers sew or do needlework. All sorts of items make suitable gifts. Gift baskets are just the thing. These…
Shopping for those who quilt or sew is so easy. These folks would love to receive practical gifts. There are so many suitable choices. Subscriptions and memberships A gift subscription to one of the sewing or quilting magazines is something…
As in most cultures, motherhood has a deeply religious significance in Irish tradition. Among Irish Roman Catholics, motherhood is closely associated with the “Blessed Mother,” or Blessed Virgin Mary. The Irish also cherish their Saints, several of whom are women.…
The holiday season is filled with all sorts of wonderful activities —baking treats, shopping for neat gifts, decorating your home, celebrating with family — but we often run out of time to accomplish all of the coordinating tasks. Make it…
Tired of showing up at dinner parties with the ubiquitous bottle of wine? At a recent dinner in Northwest Washington, the hostess received no fewer than seven bottles of wine. This abundance of vino sparked a table conversation about hostess…
If you pay close attention to likes and dislikes, you can find your loved one the perfect gift for any occasion. But before you start your search, focus first on each person on your list. What are their hobbies, secret…