I just had a thought :idea: :oops: If someone gave us a home crafted gift, would we know how they intended for us to use it. Would I be mortified to find out that they were offended by the way I treated it? I notice a range of actions that goes from the recipient wrapping it up and putting it away because it is too lovely to use, all the way to loving it to death. Maybe they did not know our intentions for the gift. In some cases, would it be the kind thing to tell them?
Having shed tears because of a misunderstanding when my DD received one of my quilts, I have begun to think about better communication and my motive for giving the quilt in the first place. That motive thing became a real opportunity to look at what goes on within myself and the need to have others validate me. :oops: Sorry to get so heavy but I am convinced that as we develop our quilting skills, we develop ourselves. :lol: :lol: :lol: