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Old 09-23-2014, 03:28 PM
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GrannieAnnie
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Originally Posted by jbud2
I have made a number of baby quilts for babies born in my family, and there are two I made for babies that I was paid to make. The grandmother told me that her grandson loves his quilt and drags it everywhere - I am glad I machine quilted it! I just made her another one for a soon to be granddaughter, and I feel good knowing these quilts are really loved. My nephew's wife has packed away the baby quilts I made for their children. When the children are grown, they'll probably say to Mom, what do I need this for, and even maybe - who is this lady? And the quilts will end up in a thrift shop, or as a rag.

Which quilts do you make that make you feel good - the preserved ones, or the wore to the nubs ones??
Personally, I'm insulted if a gift I give is NOT used. But it's theirs now so they can do as they wish. It does however shorten my "hand made gift" list.
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