Yes, you are right, you don't get it. I responded to someone a little while ago, but I will repeat it here and hope that everyone who misunderstands why she would give ME fabric to make HER a quilt will get a better understanding. My daughter and I are very, very close. She is my only daughter, and almost everything I make is hers - her choice, and my choice. It was sort of an unspoken understanding when I mentioned fabric to her that whatever she bought I would be making into a quilt for her. I do not quilt for others, I do not sell quilts, and I can only put so many quilts to good use in my own home. I love making things for my daughter. I am thinking that perhaps you do not have a daughter and therefore cannot understand a really close mother/daughter relationship. It WAS a gift, not disguised as a gift, not to mention this was one of many lovely gifts she gave me.
For those of you who have offered such wonderful, helpful suggestions - I thank you so very much. It has been a tremendous help, and I am just googling away looking at all options. This is a wonderful group of quilters!
Originally Posted by
sewbizgirl
Maybe there is something wrong with me, but I don't see this as a thoughtful gift for her mom, at all. She bought fabric for a quilt for herself and expects her mom to make it. So... she didn't give her a gift. She gave her a job.
If their relationship is such that she can ask her mom to do this for her, fine. But I wouldn't disguise it as a gift. That's tacky. The daughter is giving herself the gift!