Originally Posted by missgigglewings
Here is my reaction story: Made all 5 grandchildren quilts. My son's child was so excited to get a San Deigo chargers quilt that we could not get a clear picture of him. He is 9 years old and loves the Chargers, he hooped and hollered and jumped up and down and made his bed with it right away. My daughter's son,(who is 7 and my little "ange") and his step-siblings thought they were getting pillows because I wrapped the quilts in matching pillow cases. They didn't even bother to take them out till thier mom told them to. Then none of these 3 beautiful quilts were unfolded and admired. I did hear one of them say "oh, its a quilt inside, thanks". It will be awhile before they get another one. It is more rewarding to quilt for our vets!
A few years ago I made all three of my grand kids a quilt. The two older boys were playing baseball (the oldest, now in college still plays). I made the boys large quilts for their beds of baseball characters embroidered on the plain blocks which took a long time. I think they are still in their mother's closet. The little girl loves horses, so I made her the same only with all kinds of horses embroidered on the plain blocks. Well, hers is in her closet. They will have to ask for a quilt before they ever get another one from me. Had I known, I would not have put all that time and effort in those quilts. So much for kids liking quilts....lol