To make or????
03-28-2022, 07:29 AM
#21
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Many years ago, I was making a two- layer fleece blanket. For some reason, I had to wash it. I learned then that fleece did not shrink evenly. I had to completrely unsee it and redo it , so it would lay flat.
So my suggestion is to wash the fleecr pieces before sewing them
So my suggestion is to wash the fleecr pieces before sewing them
03-28-2022, 07:34 AM
#22
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Thanks for the feedback!
1: Yes, we all have preferred sleeping arrangements, this was not a judgement on their arrangement or anyone else’s. When I was married I would have preferred separate rooms as he was a extreme snorer, so by all means do what is best for you!
2: Yes, I felt her actions were rude in claiming the quilt as her own. And, rather ballsy to ask about a quilt for him because she decided she won’t share with him despite it being a gift for them, NOT just her. Yes, she did imply hiring, but I don’t think she was aware of how long it takes to make a quilt, and is certainly not aware of cost of supplies, especially today.
3: I am going to go ahead and make him his own quilt, in his colors and I will do the same size. I would not feel right making him a lesser quilt. They are hoping to sell their home this year so perhaps he will get his own room with a bed he can use and display his own quilt. I contemplated a different pattern, but am afraid she may claim that one too saying she liked it better!
Thank you all for your feedback and thoughts, it’s nice to have a place to get feedback for Quilty Issues. At the end of the day I am thankful that my quilt's are appreciated and I know that this next one will also be appreciated and used.
1: Yes, we all have preferred sleeping arrangements, this was not a judgement on their arrangement or anyone else’s. When I was married I would have preferred separate rooms as he was a extreme snorer, so by all means do what is best for you!
2: Yes, I felt her actions were rude in claiming the quilt as her own. And, rather ballsy to ask about a quilt for him because she decided she won’t share with him despite it being a gift for them, NOT just her. Yes, she did imply hiring, but I don’t think she was aware of how long it takes to make a quilt, and is certainly not aware of cost of supplies, especially today.
3: I am going to go ahead and make him his own quilt, in his colors and I will do the same size. I would not feel right making him a lesser quilt. They are hoping to sell their home this year so perhaps he will get his own room with a bed he can use and display his own quilt. I contemplated a different pattern, but am afraid she may claim that one too saying she liked it better!
Thank you all for your feedback and thoughts, it’s nice to have a place to get feedback for Quilty Issues. At the end of the day I am thankful that my quilt's are appreciated and I know that this next one will also be appreciated and used.
03-28-2022, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by tallchick
Thanks for the feedback!
1: Yes, we all have preferred sleeping arrangements, this was not a judgement on their arrangement or anyone else’s. When I was married I would have preferred separate rooms as he was a extreme snorer, so by all means do what is best for you!
2: Yes, I felt her actions were rude in claiming the quilt as her own. And, rather ballsy to ask about a quilt for him because she decided she won’t share with him despite it being a gift for them, NOT just her. Yes, she did imply hiring, but I don’t think she was aware of how long it takes to make a quilt, and is certainly not aware of cost of supplies, especially today.
3: I am going to go ahead and make him his own quilt, in his colors and I will do the same size. I would not feel right making him a lesser quilt. They are hoping to sell their home this year so perhaps he will get his own room with a bed he can use and display his own quilt. I contemplated a different pattern, but am afraid she may claim that one too saying she liked it better!
Thank you all for your feedback and thoughts, it’s nice to have a place to get feedback for Quilty Issues. At the end of the day I am thankful that my quilt's are appreciated and I know that this next one will also be appreciated and used.
1: Yes, we all have preferred sleeping arrangements, this was not a judgement on their arrangement or anyone else’s. When I was married I would have preferred separate rooms as he was a extreme snorer, so by all means do what is best for you!
2: Yes, I felt her actions were rude in claiming the quilt as her own. And, rather ballsy to ask about a quilt for him because she decided she won’t share with him despite it being a gift for them, NOT just her. Yes, she did imply hiring, but I don’t think she was aware of how long it takes to make a quilt, and is certainly not aware of cost of supplies, especially today.
3: I am going to go ahead and make him his own quilt, in his colors and I will do the same size. I would not feel right making him a lesser quilt. They are hoping to sell their home this year so perhaps he will get his own room with a bed he can use and display his own quilt. I contemplated a different pattern, but am afraid she may claim that one too saying she liked it better!
Thank you all for your feedback and thoughts, it’s nice to have a place to get feedback for Quilty Issues. At the end of the day I am thankful that my quilt's are appreciated and I know that this next one will also be appreciated and used.
Once that started to become clear to her, she realised it was an unreasonable ask, and backed down.
It’s very nice of you to think of making another, but you could save it until next Chrismas, and it can be presented as ‘another’ quilt; not just a quilt for him.
As DH and I have gotten older, his snoring has gotten much worse, and my hearing more sensitive. A bad combination to be sure, and one that has me often going to sleep in my own bed, but waking in the spare room!
04-05-2022, 10:39 PM
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Since you are going to make him a quilt- I'd do one thing to make sure he got to use for himself.... Make sure HIS name is 'front & center' on the quilt, both front & back!!! Could be name on the permanent label, worked into the quilting, a name block. Something such that she can't claim it. She sounds like a real piece of work!
Good luck
sewverybusy1
Good luck
sewverybusy1
04-10-2022, 05:34 AM
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I've run into people thinking I was being selfish for grabbing something for myself, but they don't know how rare it is for me to do that. I was raised that Mom/Wife got the last. DH and I got married at 18 and had kids right away, and money was very tight while they were growing up, so I got use to going without, and making sure that DH and kids had the best of whatever it was that we got.
So for the few times I grab first and hang on tight, DH will often look disappointed and others look on me poorly, but DH is only doing it because he's use to getting first dibs. He does admit that he's rather spoiled when it comes down to it.
So for the few times I grab first and hang on tight, DH will often look disappointed and others look on me poorly, but DH is only doing it because he's use to getting first dibs. He does admit that he's rather spoiled when it comes down to it.
