I've been thinking about this lately. I'm a new quilter and have made three quilts for my family which we use and love. Now making 2 quilts for nieces aged 10-ish, which I'll give at christmas. They didn't ask for them. I'm sure they have snuggly blankets they like more. So why am I doing it? Selfish reasons I think, I want them to have something from me that lasts and they might treasure later. It's better than buying them some cheap plastic toy that gets thrown out in a year. Also, I think their mom will be impressed. But I want to let go of any illusion that the kids will love and prefer them to the fuzzies. I'm enjoying making them and if the kids really like them that will just be a bonus. In the future who konws? I might not make more quilts for family unless specifically requested.
Oh. Edit...I did make the backing out of flannel in hopes the quilts will be a little snugglier.
Last edited by pamelor; 10-03-2023 at 06:52 AM.