Originally Posted by mme3924

No magic wand story request but I've just finished the top for a little I Spy quilt which I made to give to a lifelong friend's granddaughter, for her new baby. As I was planning the borders I suddenly came to and realized that while the grandmother -- my friend -- would appreciate it, the granddaughter, a very modern young woman, is probably not even a "quilt" person and I can well imagine her tossing it. I would probably never know -- my friend would certainly never tell me -- but I'm now so convinced that I've decided not to give it. I'm a little sad because I had planned to surprise my friend with it, but while I know we can't control what people do with our gifts, I've decided to give it elsewhere, to someone I know will like it.

No blame to the granddaughter; people are free to like what they like. But I forget sometimes, in my creative eagerness, that not everyone likes or values homemade gifts, including quilts.