by read180 15 Jul 2012

Not sure where to post, but the day before my surgery my best friend took me to breakfast and look at all the material she gave me. Some of these are 3 or 4 yards plus 4 garbage bags full of batting. How can I repay her.

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by lflanders 18 Jul 2012

I think a small plaque with a sweet saying on it would be nice. Make it something that shows how you feel about her such as good friend or someone special. This was very nice of her to share her "stash"! Hope everything is alright!

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by kttyhwk4 18 Jul 2012

Great friend. Looks as though you'll be busy for quite a while before using all this up. I'm sure your friend is not expecting you to gift her so make something you know she'll enjoy.

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by stork 16 Jul 2012

Maybe make her an ITH little zipper bag and give her a gift card to a restaurant! What a wonderful friend to give you all of that wonderful fabric.

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read180 by read180 17 Jul 2012

great idea thank you!

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by capoodle 16 Jul 2012

A nice padded quilted tote bag. Can never have enough of these.

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read180 by read180 17 Jul 2012

I agree never enough bags Thank you!

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by daisy530 16 Jul 2012

It's Christmas in July!

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read180 by read180 17 Jul 2012

thanks!

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by jaddas 16 Jul 2012

very good.

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read180 by read180 17 Jul 2012

thanks

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by snowbird42 16 Jul 2012

what a wonderful friend you will have fun working out what to make with all these goodies...soozie

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read180 by read180 17 Jul 2012

I agree the best! thanks

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by 1sewnsew 16 Jul 2012

You could make her some great 10 minute table runners - one for each season. It must have felt so good to have your good friend give you such a wonderful and useful gift.

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read180 by read180 16 Jul 2012

Yes it did Thank you

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by noah 16 Jul 2012

Well since C/mas is comming and she is so special i would make her a cmas table runner that she can use year after year and think of you and smile and say 'My Friend" make me this yearsssss ago lol hugs carolyn

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read180 by read180 16 Jul 2012

Thanks Carolyn!

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by susiesembroidery 16 Jul 2012

Thank you very much, Chris, for the apron pattern link.
I would make a a nice bookcover for her Bible or her telephone book. Using some of the material she gave you, so generously (you are sooo spoiled lol) will show her your appreciation. Hope you feel better soon. ****

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read180 by read180 16 Jul 2012

I love your ideas thanks

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by clawton 16 Jul 2012

What a nice thing for her to do. I agree with the others. Make her something that she could use- hot pads, pin cushions????

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read180 by read180 16 Jul 2012

you are right lots of great ideas

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by lbrow 16 Jul 2012

Finish something she started. Embroidery and make a nice throw pillow. Lots of things are possible. I know your gratitude because recently I had a friend unable to quilt anymore who gave me all her stash./Lillian

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lenamae by lenamae 16 Jul 2012

and give her love along with it

read180 by read180 16 Jul 2012

Lillian, I like the idea of a throw

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by jofrog2000 16 Jul 2012

How nice of her. I'm big on pillow cases. Easy to make.
Jo

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read180 by read180 16 Jul 2012

I have never made pillow cases that miht be fun

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by cclark 16 Jul 2012

Lucky Lady!

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read180 by read180 16 Jul 2012

thank you !

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by gerryvb 16 Jul 2012

such a lovely friend, you can try to make her something like a little bag or pillow by using some of these. She will love it to see you used her material. Hugs for you:)

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read180 by read180 16 Jul 2012

thanks I will make her something with her material

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by justsew 16 Jul 2012

wow wow . how good is that

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read180 by read180 16 Jul 2012

thanks!

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by anabela 16 Jul 2012

Oh you are a lucky girl...I think a patch purse will be nice.

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read180 by read180 16 Jul 2012

Thank you!

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by juanitadenney 16 Jul 2012

What a very nice friend you have. Hope you are doing just fine. Juanita

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read180 by read180 16 Jul 2012

Yes she is a gem. We have known each other for 35 years. Shared lots of Joy and sorrow,laughter and tears.

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by airyfairy 16 Jul 2012

Take her out to breakfast and give her a gift made with some of the beautiful fabric.

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nonna57 by nonna57 16 Jul 2012

What a lovely idea :) yes Reverse the day :))

read180 by read180 16 Jul 2012

Great idea!

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by greysewist Moderator 16 Jul 2012

Good additions to your stash, Cindy. I'd be inclined to make her a bag that she could use -perhaps one of those fabrics might supply the lining. You would know better what she might like. You probably helped her with a cleanout, as well :)

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read180 by read180 16 Jul 2012

thank you! Great idea!

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by shirlener88 16 Jul 2012

What a special friend she is indeed. I bet you will find something special and make it just for her, as if the fabric and the project are calling you to do it - when you are able and not before.

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read180 by read180 16 Jul 2012

Yes Shirlene she is very special. We have been through so much together.

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by blueeyedblonde 16 Jul 2012

Great assortment of fabric! Lucky you! There are many things you could make for her as a thank you - I'm sure she's not expecting anything, but that would be a nice suprize!

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read180 by read180 16 Jul 2012

thanks!

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by cfidl 16 Jul 2012

Any way you want! Make a few things, something will be just right! Live Laugh Download Stitch!

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read180 by read180 16 Jul 2012

thank you!

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by jrob Moderator 15 Jul 2012

Apparently you have a really good friend and to have a really good friend, you must BE a really good friend. I suspect you must be. ;)

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read180 by read180 16 Jul 2012

Thank you! We have been through good and bad times together.

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by dec716 15 Jul 2012

what a blessing!

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read180 by read180 16 Jul 2012

thank you

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by pennifold 15 Jul 2012

Dear Cindy, that's a great gift from your friend. I love all the Christmas coloured fabrics. Maybe make her a Christmas apron! DIY Dish has a great design. Love Chris

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drro by drro 15 Jul 2012

Great idea!

fannyfurkin by fannyfurkin 15 Jul 2012

I made that apron, it was fun to make.

pennifold by pennifold 16 Jul 2012

Hi Alice, they are great, aren't they? I'm sitting here doing one as I write this! Love Chris

jid53 by jid53 16 Jul 2012

I like the idea if a Christmas apron

jid53 by jid53 16 Jul 2012

Maybe just a hug

read180 by read180 16 Jul 2012

thanks for the apron url I really like that pattern. great idea for Christmas

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by crafter2243 Moderator 15 Jul 2012

What a great friend. She surely knew how to cheer you up and her timing was perfect.

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read180 by read180 16 Jul 2012

thank you!

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by oigelcox 15 Jul 2012

You are a lucky girl. I am sure your friend isn't looking for pay back but I would make her something lovley from these fabrics. Hugs Joyce

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read180 by read180 16 Jul 2012

thanks Joyce!

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by gerryb 15 Jul 2012

I'm sure she wasn't expecting anything! A neat wall hanging for the season would be nice if you want to do something. Or table runner. So many seasonal things coming up soon!! And you are lucky to have such a great friend!!

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read180 by read180 16 Jul 2012

thanks and I love your ideas

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