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Old 12-28-2010, 03:03 PM
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Wish I was on your list for I would have loved someone to pour their heart into a project for me other then DH. My daughter told me after opening her quilt Mom I need a new purse. Mine is worn out. she likes a quilted tote bag so you all know whom was making one the day after Christmas to send 520 miles northward. Her last one is 7 months old and she has never given it a day off, has not even washed it and wonders why it is worn out?
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Old 12-28-2010, 03:23 PM
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I definitely feel for you. I made a beautiful sock doll for a relative and about a year later,I asked if it was played with and was told the dog had a "great time" shredding it. On the other hand, a girl at work who I made a simple little wallet for years back, who I hardly see anymore, puts a little Christmas card in my mailbox with a Joann gift card for $20 dollars. I thanked her and said she didn't have to be this generous, her response was "I admire your talent and creativity." Guess who I am making a nice gift for next year????
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Old 12-28-2010, 03:35 PM
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I can relate to that and I don't make anything for them anymore. I had the same response as your family. Boy does that hurt after working so long and hard.
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Old 12-28-2010, 03:43 PM
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I am so sorry, you had such a bad experience over Christmas - how rude - people just don't understand what work and love goes into making something special for them.

I am sending you a hug in this email.
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Old 12-28-2010, 03:44 PM
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hopefully they will get lots of compliments on the purse they received and will begin to look at them in a different light.

but I agree, I'm sorry that your feelings were hurt, it is a crushing blow when your hard work is not appreciated, and on top of that 'belittled' by actually telling you they didn't like the purse!

shame on them

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
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Old 12-28-2010, 03:46 PM
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That's horrible. If they only knew how much time and effort it took , they would be ashamed of themselves.
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Old 12-28-2010, 03:46 PM
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Maybe thet do not like the idea that they can not take it to the store for an exchange
Originally Posted by sharon b
Some just don't get it - they think only store bought will do :roll:
Sorry you had that experience. Some younguns learn to appreciate the work and some never learn no matter how old.
So sorry you got the response - truly tacky :thumbdown:
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Old 12-28-2010, 03:47 PM
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Sorry for you, but "live and Learn!" I know how you feel as that happened to me too. But I decided I gave it as a gift to them, and what they do with it, is left with them. And sometimes it takes time for them to come to appreciate what you did and how much time it took. Hang in there, and keep giving.
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Old 12-28-2010, 03:51 PM
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So very sorry. Know how you feel. Happened to me before, too. Store bought stuff or gift cards now. Do have a few that appreciate handmade and those are the ones that I pour my heart and time into.
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Old 12-28-2010, 04:02 PM
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Can't add to all the posts except to say I'm sorry that happened. Just think....next Christmas, you can just make things for ppl you know will like them.Leaves you more time to just enjoy the season .No stress over making gifts for ungrateful ppl.
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