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What rules do you make for yourself for gifts?

Old 08-16-2011, 12:46 PM
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There is a wedding coming up at church. I have known the couple since they were kids. I originally planned to make them a quilt, but finances and time have caused me to rethink my gift.

What I came up with, I think is REALLY cool, but it will be a wall hanging, that will take up a 4 foot square space. Is that too big? I really don't want to reveal what I am planning to them, but also don't want to make something they will shove into the back of the closet and never look at.

Oh, and it really won't work too much smaller.

Do you usually question your gift reciepient's preferences before making a gift?
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Old 08-16-2011, 12:49 PM
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why don't you make some potholders, placemats etc. for the kitchen
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Old 08-16-2011, 03:13 PM
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If it is something like that - lots of work, lots of money invested in fabric - I like to ask. It takes the surprise out of it (but the finished product will always be somewhat of a surprise) but it takes so much worry out of the process for me.
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Old 08-16-2011, 03:19 PM
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If I'm spending that much time and money on a gift, yes, I do, unless I know the person well enough to know the answers to those questions.
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Sounds like a nice gift, but I know that I don't have anywhere to hang a four foot quilt on any of my walls. I would be heart broken to not be able to hang it.
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Old 08-16-2011, 03:26 PM
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i never gift wall hangings without talking with them first.

art is a very personal thing and personal tastes plays a major role.

if you choose not to discuss their desires and taste preferences you can't get upset if they do not hang the wall hanging because it might not be their style or fit in with their furniture.
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Old 08-16-2011, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by fabric_fancy
i never gift wall hangings without talking with them first.

art is a very personal thing and personal tastes plays a major role.

if you choose not to discuss their desires and taste preferences you can't get upset if they do not hang the wall hanging because it might not be their style or fit in with their furniture.
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Old 08-16-2011, 04:01 PM
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I agree with fabric-fancy, especially for an art this big. Not all homes have such large spaces to display it.

Is it possible for you to talk to a sister, mom or a friend and have them fish for information without outing your secret?
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I would only do a wall hanging if you were truly close to this person so much that you know their style without ruining the surprise.
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Old 08-16-2011, 04:04 PM
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Definitely ask and give them an other option like gift certificate. Many opt for the gift certificate but better feel a little sad they do not appreciate a quilted gift before you make it then after. The ones that opt for a quilted gift besure they like the color scheme etc.
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