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    Old 11-22-2012, 09:28 AM
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    So sorry he hurt you that way. I think it's beautiful and you know what - there are a lot of veterans and injured troops whose heart would be so blessed to receive this. If I was you I'd go pick it up and find a soldier that would cherish it.
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    Old 11-22-2012, 09:30 AM
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    So hard when you do the work in Love. Remember not to give him anything else. BUT don't hold back your hugs, you only have one dad.

    I am a firm believer if you do not quilt or just not creative you(they) will never appreciate. It is beautiful.
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    Old 11-22-2012, 09:38 AM
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    I love it! And can I ever emphasize with you....made my Mom a wonderful vest (knitted) with expensive yarn and nice colors(she was always cold).....she unraveled it and put it in a ball. She said the yarn was too expensive to have for it.
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    Old 11-22-2012, 09:59 AM
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    Years ago I made a crib quilt for my married stepson's new baby. We were moving at the same time, packing up a house we'd had for 9 years and there was a lot going on but I took the time to make it from scratch, not a panel (not criticizing panels!!). I never saw it in use for the baby but I did see it a year or two later ... stuffing a gap between the air conditioner and the window frame
    I'm sorry your dad doesn't appreciate the thought and work that went in to making his gift. Remember - his actions are not a reflection on you or your gift but they say a lot about him.
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    Old 11-22-2012, 06:08 PM
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    Hold your head high!! You did a great job.
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    Old 11-22-2012, 06:13 PM
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    Sorry he didn't like it. It is beautiful. Maybe if he could see the process of making a quilt/wallhanging he would have a better appreciation for a handmade gift.
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    Old 11-22-2012, 06:48 PM
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    it is wonderful. My Mother would have done the same thing. She didn't want her daughters to be conceited so nothing we did was ever good enough. At least you tried. I am sorry he didn't see see your kindness and thoughtfullness.
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    Old 11-22-2012, 07:14 PM
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    It is the ones we love that can hurt us the most. Some people are just not "quilt worthy."
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    Old 11-22-2012, 07:19 PM
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    That happened two years and five months ago.
    How are things now?
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    Old 11-23-2012, 01:10 AM
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    You made a beautiful quilt and it is very patriotic. DO NOT let him discourage you. Donate it to a Vetern's hospital where it will be displayed and cherished.
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