Would you rush?
10-10-2016, 04:12 AM
#22
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I would not rush. I always feel that it's better to give wedding gifts before or after the wedding date. There is so much going on and everything is a blur to the happy couple. I would send my gift after the honeymoon or have it waiting for them when they return and can appreciate the gesture.
10-10-2016, 06:15 AM
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I agree with this. It seems that you are making it for them, so....quilt it the way you would if you were not on a 'deadline'. As for getting it to them, surely you will see them in the near future....A quilt is something personal between both giver and receiver.
10-10-2016, 09:20 AM
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Rushing always makes for an accident waiting to happen. Have you ever noticed that? This is when the machine acts up or you suddenly realize that the long piece of material you bought for the backing has a "marriage" in it that you didn't see when you bought the fabric.
My opinion would be to take a picture of it and let them know that they can expect their quilt after they come back from their honeymoon. They certainly won't be needing it before then and this will give you the space and breathing room you need to do a good job on it. No fuss, no muss. I can understand wanting to give it to them at the wedding, but we need to remember that we need to be kind to ourselves and not stress ourselves more than we have to.
My opinion would be to take a picture of it and let them know that they can expect their quilt after they come back from their honeymoon. They certainly won't be needing it before then and this will give you the space and breathing room you need to do a good job on it. No fuss, no muss. I can understand wanting to give it to them at the wedding, but we need to remember that we need to be kind to ourselves and not stress ourselves more than we have to.
10-11-2016, 01:49 AM
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I like the tradition in the South, where there is a bridal shower about 2 - 3 weeks before the wedding....all the gifts are opened then. Then at the wedding, there is nothing to do but enjoy the wedding and reception.
That being said, like someone else stated, most of the time, the gifts are not opened at the weddings. They are opened upon the couples arrival back home, so I would take my time quilting the quilt. It will be a surprise for them.
That being said, like someone else stated, most of the time, the gifts are not opened at the weddings. They are opened upon the couples arrival back home, so I would take my time quilting the quilt. It will be a surprise for them.
10-11-2016, 05:11 AM
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10-11-2016, 05:41 AM
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No - I did that once for a niece's baby shower present - a baby quilt. I made a couple of big mistakes on it - one cutting a hole in it by a hurried accident. No points matched due to being in a hurry.
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