Making a quilt for somebody is a tricky business, particularly if you are making it as a surprise present.

You’ve got to find out all sorts of information about what the person needs or wants, but you’ve got to do it in a way so that they don’t discover what you are up to.

So we’ve got to use out best ninja abilities and go undercover to find the details you need to make a quilt they want!

Your first mission should always be to recon the house of the individual you are making the quilt for. I am presuming you know this person – it would be odd to make them a quilt if you didn’t know them well.

Find any reason to go over. Coffee, a catch up heck even prepare a tray of muffins and bring them over. The vital part here is to find a reason to go over.

If you can, wait for a moment until they're out of the room. Then do some quick recon of their bedroom and lounge room.

Pay attention to the colors of their decor, noting any patterns or common themes. Also have a detailed look at what cover they have on their bed already – it may give you an understanding into what they like.

Next find a natural way of beginning a discussion on quilts. You could say something like “I was looking at purchasing a new quilt cover last weekend” or “I was at a store the other day and saw a lovely quilt cover”.

Go into detail about what you liked about the pattern and quilt the most. They should then tell you what they like in a quilt. If not, you will have to delicately convince them into sharing their thoughts.

“If you had the choice design the ultimate quilt cover, what would it be?” or “What do you think of rose quilt designs?”

Essentially, asking them without letting on what you’re up to and making it feel just like a natural conversation.

If they do not really want to share or do not have an opinion during this conversation, don’t push them too much. It will look suspicious.

In this case, your next stop is their friends or immediate family. You will be surprised about how much they notice about the taste of people near them or they might have simply overheard them talking about a pattern or colors that they like.

These are some superb ways to learn what you need to know, without letting on what you are essentially up to.

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