![BAM Winter Extravaganza Gift by Mary](https://www.artquiltmaker.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/wp-1543858828129768209700870353388-300x237.jpg)
I also received a gift at the guild Winter Extravaganza. I was so pleased to get a gift from Mary! She went above and beyond by making me a very cool portfolio, a little basket and a pincushion.
As soon as I opened the package, my mind started whirling about how I would use all of them.
![Mary's Little Basket in use](https://www.artquiltmaker.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/wp-15438610682233123997421726861168-249x300.jpg)
I have already put the little basket to use as I worked on the back for the MetroScape quilt back. It is now designated for selvedges, though I have already filled it up.
I am thinking that the portfolio will be put to good use for English Paper Piecing fabrics and papers. I use my first Sew Together bag for needles, pins, thread, scissors, etc, but I don’t really have a good place for the papers and the fabrics I have prepared. This might do the trick.
I laughed when I saw the pincushion. As you may remember, I have made this style of pincushion for others in the guild. I never made one for myself, so Mary did it for me!