am not going to make anymore for family
12-28-2010, 12:03 PM
#151
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I understand how you feel. I made a gift for a friend, put a lot of time and thought plus work and she opens the gift and says, "You made this. I like things from the store." Talk about a slap in the face. I almost cried in front of her. Later she comes and tells me she really liked the present, but I already had a beg dent on my heart. I never made another thing for her, or got store-bought but did give her a gift I found at a yard sale. I still have that dent on my heart, maybe it's not as big as it used to be.
12-28-2010, 12:24 PM
#153
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Originally Posted by ftkls501
I am no longer going to make pureses for family I worked soooo hard getting every one a purse to only have them not like them. They were like oh ths is what you got us? It is not what i expected exspeacially after working so hard but one thing i have learned it is not their thing. I felt like i worked for nothing. I wish they could know how much work and love went into them.
12-28-2010, 12:30 PM
#154
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I understand what you say about not holding a grudge and I do not. I just think there is too much ungratefullness in this world and those who see it should correct it if we choose. I am raising a grandson who is 10 and when he comes up with something outrageous I try to correct him and show him the right way. Today one of our other grandsons aged 7 wanted some of his videso that he has outgrown and has not watched for a long time. I tried to teach him that we needed to give these to someone who could use them and apprecitae them. Now if it was his favorite toy of all times that would be different. If this world is going to get back to basic acceptable behavior it is our responsiblity to help the change occur. Don't we teach our children to not kill, steal, lie? Well, then let us teach them how to be grateful when given a gift. If they wish to regift it, no big deal. But being rude to the giver is a big deal.
12-28-2010, 01:25 PM
#156
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Yeppers, I hear that! I had the same experience this Christmas too...only my gifts were sets of 3 kitchen towels with potholders to match...all hand embroidered! And these WERE my children! Only got a "thanks mom" from them...except from my son's lady who "ooed & awed" and my son-in-law who asked me how I did the embroidery on the machine and I told him it was all done with needle and floss by hand...he just shook his head and rolled his eyes...next year they all get coal! lol
Here's a "I feel bad for you" (((HUG)))
Here's a "I feel bad for you" (((HUG)))
12-28-2010, 02:09 PM
#157
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Location: Fossil, Oregon
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I hear you. I feel the same way! I made a beautiful lap quilt(hand tied) for my Sister and she wanted to know what it was! I used Wolf fabric too! She loves wolves. I thought she would be wowed, I was so disappointed in her reaction or lack of!
She seemed to like it better after I told her how much I had to insure it for to send to her!
She seemed to like it better after I told her how much I had to insure it for to send to her!
12-28-2010, 02:48 PM
#160
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Location: Crossville TN
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I hear ya! It seems to be the way. I was persuaded into making purses and renting a booth in a consignment gift shop only to learn no one will buy them. Pretty pricey lesson. Kept hearing suggestions to make a different kind meaning more $$$ only for nothing in the end.
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