My niece is pregnant again. Seems every 2 years or just about she has another baby. She didn't mention it to me, nor did my sister. I found out through her facebook telling her friends "I'm preggers and loving it"
Well I made baby quilts for the 1st 2, but, I told my DH my heart was not into making anymore. What if she continues having kids?? I would have to keep making baby quilts???
Her and her boyfriend both live with my sister, and I only hear from my sister if there is a problem of some kind. Same with my niece.
I don't care how many children they have...but since I made 2, I felt obligated to make another. My DH told me, why not just get something small.
Do you think I should just get something small??

go to ebay and buy a quilt already made. you can get some great buys. and no one but you will know. then work on what you truly enjoy

If you feel compelled, then go and buy a pre-quilted baby panel and all you have to do is bind it. I think they cost about $10 for a panel here and you can even go with pre-made binding, too. Should probably take two packages of the pre-made binding. It should be a fast project and not much work involved.

I can relate! I only hear from my nieces when they think they deserve presents. I can't get excited when they choose to have babies out of wedlock. I just feel bad for the babies as I know the fathers will not be around long.

I can relate! I only hear from my nieces when they think they deserve presents. I can't get excited when they choose to have babies out of wedlock. I just feel bad for the babies as I know the fathers will not be around long.

Your gift your choice. Do what u feel like doing?

I decided this year that I absolutely will no longer feel obligated to buy gifts. My family lives within 20 miles and no one talks to me unless it's go handle a problem they can't resolve. I haven't heard from any of them in months and this year I sent no gifts, cards, etc. except to my daughter and son in law who are staying with me while my daughter looks for a job. I had to ask myself - when did giving gifts become a requirement?

you know- a gift should come from the heart- and be something you want to give- if it's not heart felt why would you bother?
quilting is a wonderful hobby and most of us make quilts to give away- but only to those we want to give them to.

The quilt is for the baby.......

If you really must make her something do like I do when I really don't want to make a baby quilt for the person. Buy a pre-quilted panel and some binding. You can get it over quickly. I have nephews (so far) who that is the only time we hear from them.