Originally Posted by Sadiemae
My MIL has been gone for many years now. I adored her and I think she loved me more than her own kids. If I had quilted then and made something for her, she would have treasured it. I don't know what your MIL is like, but if she were like mine it would have hurt her immensely to know that I felt something I made was not good enough. I have a queen size crocheted bedspread from her. It is very heavy and mostly WHITE so I don't use it very much, but it is so very important to me because she spent many hours rocking and crocheting it for me.
Just something to think about...
You know what...you are right. I have a very good relationship with my mother in law. I love her dearly and I know she loves me as much. I know that she will love it simply for the effort and love I put into it, and not so much what it looks like. I think it upsets me most *because* I love her so much...I want it to be perfect for her. But You are very right...perfect doesn't matter to her. I know that.