i was visiting in tx and one of my friends kept making remarks that to me sounded like she didn't want me to make her a quilt for christmas after i'd mentioned several times that i was making her something. to top it off, as i was ready to leave she presented me with a wholecloth quilt that her mother had made and embroidered. she said she guessed she just really didn't appreciate it, and maybe i would. well, i got the distinct impression she didn't like, didn't want and wouldn't appreciate a quilt. wouldn't you have thought that, too?
so i flat out asked her, do you want a quilt or not? to my utter surprise she said she would love and cherish a quilt that i had made and would keep it on her bed every night! but she thought that i wouldn't have the time, energy and wherewithall to actually make her one. well, see? you never know unless you just get upfront and ask. of course, she's getting a quilt for christmas!