Some Secret Pal Shopping Ideas - 10 Inexpensive or Free ideas

[astitchintime]

Ann,
You are such a sweetheart to do this for all of us. We can all use alittle help now that times are getting tougher each and every day. Thanks so much!! Debi

[teacupdelights]

btt

[MAWmum]

Great Ideas
JoAnn's also has dollar stuff up by the registers

[donnacrazylady]

BTT as a reminder of ideas for Secret Santas!!!

[swakins]

I think back issues of magazines are a great idea! Especially for folks new to quilting.
OHSue

[sewcarolyn]

I usually try to make something little.

I have made little needle booklets from my stash and then add a couple of needles inside. They are easy and since the fabric is left over from another project is is free.

When I did quilt runs last Christmas and spring each store gave out a Fat quarter. Some of the fabrics were cute but not right for me but perfect for a needle book or pincushion.

some of my Secret Pals have received these Fat Quarters as gifts

I have also made a booket of envelopes for putting swatches in for shopping, covered a little photoalbum that I picked up from Michaels in the dollar bin or a clipboard from the .99 Cent Store. (Brenda received one recently).

I enjoy the little note cards I receive too and use them for my future notes to secret pals.

[teacupdelights]

btt

[donnacrazylady]

Just wanted to ask everyone a question. Recently I went to a thrift shop and found old quilting magazines for 25¢ each. I bought 12! When I got home and looked through them, there were some I thought maybe I'd pass on to someone who doesn't mind getting used magazines. But then... I noticed some of the pages were ripped out. Whoever donated them must have kept the pages with the quilts she liked best.

So here's my question: How do you feel about getting a used magazine that has pages missing? Is that super tacky? There are still some nice quilt patterns and ideas in the magazines. What do you think???

[donnacrazylady]

??? Any more ideas?