What gifting a quilt means to me
12-29-2010, 08:00 AM
#51
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Originally Posted by mommamac
how about sending her a note - something like:
I heard that your new quilt has visited many people ~ I'm thrilled that you think so much of it. Only special people get quilts from me and I'm happy to say you are one!
I heard that your new quilt has visited many people ~ I'm thrilled that you think so much of it. Only special people get quilts from me and I'm happy to say you are one!
12-29-2010, 08:19 AM
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I would take an opportune moment when we were alone and give her a hug and tell her how much it meant to you that she shared the quilt with her friends. That you are so happy that she is your MIL because she raised such a wonderful son and (insert several things here) . I'm sure you can find a few things about her to really seriously praise.
I then would tell her how glad you are that she is your MIL. You have acquaintances that relate horrible MIL incidents to you and that you are always so happy that she is not like that.
You get way farther with honey than with vinegar!! grin
I then would tell her how glad you are that she is your MIL. You have acquaintances that relate horrible MIL incidents to you and that you are always so happy that she is not like that.
You get way farther with honey than with vinegar!! grin
12-29-2010, 08:33 AM
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How old is she? Could it be an aging problem?
12-29-2010, 08:53 AM
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My MIL didn't like me either. She was a little thing(5') I'm tall. I helped her get in my car the front seat, and put the seat belt on her. When driving down the road she said "You don't like me very much." I asked her why she thought that. It was because nobody ever let her sit in the fornt seat anymore because they thought the seat belt would kill her. Then we went to eat. She ordered at the counter in this real low voice, and when I ordered she says in the loudest voice you ever heard. I suppose I have to pay for it all." I did make her 2 quilts, and would you believe she told everybody I was her favorite DIL. There were 3 of us DIL. It will work out in the end. She passed away at 98,but she still knew who I was, the one that made her the great quilts.
12-29-2010, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by mommamac
how about sending her a note - something like:
I heard that your new quilt has visited many people ~ I'm thrilled that you think so much of it. Only special people get quilts from me and I'm happy to say you are one!
I heard that your new quilt has visited many people ~ I'm thrilled that you think so much of it. Only special people get quilts from me and I'm happy to say you are one!
12-29-2010, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by missgigglewings
Show her this thread and what you just shared with us! That may open her eyes!
12-29-2010, 09:28 AM
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Call your MIL......."just to say hello" and add
"I love you, Mom" before you hang up. That'll do it.
"I love you, Mom" before you hang up. That'll do it.
12-29-2010, 09:39 AM
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I like mommamac's suggestion too. Good luck with your feelings.
12-29-2010, 10:09 AM
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An awesome way to respond.
Originally Posted by mommamac
how about sending her a note - something like:
I heard that your new quilt has visited many people ~ I'm thrilled that you think so much of it. Only special people get quilts from me and I'm happy to say you are one!
I heard that your new quilt has visited many people ~ I'm thrilled that you think so much of it. Only special people get quilts from me and I'm happy to say you are one!
12-29-2010, 10:16 AM
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Maybe send/give her a card that says how much you care - maybe it's less "intimidating" than saying it in person. Not sure if this is good advice or not - I always communicate how I feel - don't like people "wondering" about things so I try to be clear. Good luck!
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