Last week I posted a photo of my granddaughter's 16th birthday quilt, Color Falls. Although I've made quilts for a while, I'm not yet accustomed to gifting them. I was reluctant to give it to her since she has no clue as how much goes into making a quilt. She did thank me but isn't a gushy kid so I wasn't really sure she liked it. The very next day her mother, my daughter, told me my granddaughter wanted to hang her quilt in her bedroom since it's so pretty and she wanted to look at ofter. As you might expect I was thrilled that I had given it to her, that she truly appreciated it, and I felt vindicated.
I believe I've finally become a true quilter who can give away her precious work and feel appreciated for it. You are giving away a piece of yourself and some of us find that very difficult. You can visit your gift every time you visit it's receiver. Let it go and get busy on your next masterpiece!