zozee

I've got plenty of people in my family to quilt for, but I seem more drawn to quilting for charity. Why is that? I wonder if I'm afraid that my efforts may not be appreciated by those I know, and it would hurt fo find out? Somehow I have this notion that every charity quilt is appreciated, but that might not be the case either.

I guess I DO know why I'm reluctant to sew for family. My mom put a quilt that I made (wall hanging) in a closet after I gave it it her even though she ooh'ed and aah'ed over it). I never saw it again but have been afraid to ask her where it is or why she never displayed it. Another time I made a quilted pillow case (decorative) for my adult daughter and she loved it--but only for 2 months, then gave it to Goodwill. I know I should give without expecting my creation to be used by my family .

Anyone else feel very hesitant to make anything for any family member, and prefer to give away everything you quilt to charity?