My birthday is later this month and I'm turning sixty. I told told everyone no cards please...if you want to get me something Think FAT QUARTERS 99cents or this weekend75 cents at Jo Ann's. Of course you welcome to buy more expensive one from the quilt store. But wouldn't you be thrilled to get a bunch of Fat Quarters instead of cards???? I save all the cards I get...they are a treasure but Fabric I sort and play with for hours.(smile)

I love this idea! I'm going to adopt this idea if you don't mind. I love material and my hubby thinks I'm a little crazy sometimes. :)

what a really neat idea. Being a quilter that sounds like a blast. the only problem I don't have any friends so I'd wind up with 1 fat quarter!! (giggle)

I heartily approve!

I love your idea instead of cards. People spend way to much on them. I'd rather have something I'm going to use. Like you say - you sort and play for hours. Also, the colors or patterns make you feel good!

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by emily16838 02 Nov 2010

I agree

Emily, that is a great idea. I have been doing fsl gift cards with the persons name on it, instead of a card. So they can use it as a bookmark afterwards. Hugs Yvonne

What a wonderful idea! Cards really are such a waste, I keep them for quite a while, but really, in the end they are trashed. Personally, I don't quilt so that wouldn't help me much, lol!

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by emily16838 02 Nov 2010

But fat quarters are great to embroidery on and then make a little gifts bag or tote

by emily16838 02 Nov 2010

And I tell my husband if I every loose my mind and he has to put me in the loony bin,,,would he please bring some fabric to sort and play with... think of all the possibilities

by bevintex 02 Nov 2010

I'd also like some buttons to play with if I ever go. LOL!
bev

Sounds like a great gift for a fabric lover. Happy birthday!

This is a wonderful idea! I love the idea of different pieces to play with or fill into a quilt. I need to keep this in mind for a game or get together too! (As well as my birthday!)

That is a great idea. This could also be a good way to fill your Christmas stocking.

great idea! Happy Birthday, i know it's early but i may forget :)

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by emily16838 01 Nov 2010

Thanks

Well send your address and I'll mail you some of mine. Got way too much fabric, way too much stuff---
Happy Birthday.

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by emily16838 01 Nov 2010

I'm PM's you my address. I don't sure if I will really get any I'll let everyone know....

That is a great idea. Enjoy your last few days as a 50 something woman. And an early happy birthday.

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by emily16838 01 Nov 2010

I don't mind the number...I really wish I could take advantage of the senior discount. LOL

by bevintex 01 Nov 2010

How old do you have to be to get the senior discount? I have a flyer from Hancock fabrics every 1st wednesday of the month seniors 55 and older get 15% off. I'll be 55 in Feb but I do not consider myself a senior citizen.
Bev

by crafter2243 02 Nov 2010

I am 67 and forget to ask. Retailers don't always let you know.