Originally Posted by
Terri D.
I have nearly all of them (about a dozen). I've given quilts to my husband and two sons, and they appreciate them and treat them with respect.
I gave a wall hanging to my dear friend and she appreciates it as well.
My niece, on the other hand, said aloud after she opened her newborn's baby quilt that it was "so big" (um, the baby isn't going to be eight pounds forever) and that the quilt would be a great picnic blanket. I was hurt that she was going to keep the quilt from the baby.
I haven't given away any quilts since. I have never seen any photos of my niece's baby with his quilt other than the one I took when it was given to him.
Sorry about your niece. I too make baby quilts large enough for babies to grow with them. I have a friend whose sons I made quilts for when they were babies. They are toddlers now and they are always dragging them around building forts and such. It really warms my heart. Hopefully your niece will come around.
I have given away almost all the quilts I have made I only have four in my home, one belongs to my husband. I have made over 60. Most everyone who has gotten a quilt really loves them.
I made one for my Grandma though and she gave it back to me when she moved. She was very impressed by it but never actually used it. It kinda broke my heart, but that quilt has now been adopted by one of my nephews so at least it is getting loved by someone.