The start of this week feels different than the weeks past. While it would be easy to blame the end of Daylight Savings time for the shift, this Monday feels different because it feels like the holiday season. It could be that new chill to the morning air; or how a hot cup of cocoa is the perfect thing to take that chill away. The holiday stations available on my satellite radio and the Christmas movies appearing on television all weekend definitely help set the scene.
With the holiday spirit that begins showing up in the weeks prior to Thanksgiving, also comes the rush of Christmas to-do lists, holiday event invitations, and a gift giving stress that could overwhelm even the most jolly of Santa’s elves.
In hopes of relieving some of the holiday stresses that come with finding the perfect gift to offer our most cherished friends and family members; our staff at Meissner Sewing and Vacuum Center has again, compiled a list of ideas to provide inspiration for your gift giving dilemmas.
For the Maker who has everything, we have some items that are brand new to our stores.
- Accuquilt GO! Qube Companion Set: Angles in 6”, 8”, 9” or 12”
- Baby Lock Compact Garment Steamer
- If the Maker on your list owns a Baby Lock Destiny II, Aria, Crescendo, Journey or Unity there is a new software upgrade available.
- Illuminate their work space with a Daylight lamp. For one week only, November 6-13, 2017, we have 30% off all Daylight lamps. Our most popular models include: Yo-yo Magnifier, Smart Travel Lamp, UnoLamp Table, and for long-arm quilters, the Quilta Long-arm Light
For the beginning crafter, choose a gift that will help engage their interests:
- A lightweight machine to take to class. Some great options include:
- Baby Lock Amelia, Rachel, or Verve
- Brother 1750D
- PFAFF Passport 3.0
- Viking Emerald 118
- Help make the most of their crafting time with an Accuquilt fabric cutter. The new Accuquilt Ready. Set. GO! Ultimate Fabric Cutting System has everything they need to get started.
- Panasonic 360° cordless iron
For additional inspiration, browse the latest gift guides by Janome, Baby Lock and Brother.

Click here to browse the Baby Lock November gift guide.
Click here to browse the Brother Holiday 2017 gift guide.
Click here to browse the Janome "Sewing through the Seasons" gift guide.
More gift suggestions will be available in the upcoming Meissner Magazine, will be available November 12th.
Or maybe you are the person that people would like help shopping for? Meissner's has you covered too. On page 23 of the upcoming magazine, we have a Christmas wish list that can be filled out, so you can leave shopping suggestions for Santa's helpers.