most are disappointed with reactions to gifting hand made
#41
I have been very fortunate in this area. From my mother age 87 down to my youngest grandchild and everyone in between whether family or friend has loved the gifts I make for them. they actually look forward to them. I think some of them would be disappointed if I didn't give something that was homemade.
#42
Oh you have inspired me. My SIL said oh dont make a quilt, we arent into home made. That cheap fabric. Well first I dont buy cheap if its for a baby. But you know what I think now I will just do what makes me happy. Thank you so much.
#43
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Arizona
Posts: 1,134
I love giving handmade gifts and, usually, also enjoy receiving them. However, DH and I have received some "interesting" presents from his mother. One year, she sent me a hemmed piece of coarse, brown fabric and neither one of us could figure out what I was supposed to do with it :?
#44
You know, I always get asked when I'm at the quilt shop buying fabric who this quilt is for. My response is always to shrug and say for me. I never start a quilt (unless it's a miniquilt exchange piece that I've joined) with someone in mind. Usually by the end of the quilt it's found a home with someone who's fallen for it. Then I know it's appreciated.
#47
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Wilmington.ohio
Posts: 215
I really feel sorry for you and the ones you gave those gifts to. My family members and my friends are always saying whatever i am making is theirs. So i guess i am very blessed.
I knit and crochet at work and when i finish a quilt i take it in for everyone to see. They all wish i would make them one.
I also make hats for the emergency department at the hospital i work at and when someone comes in and needs a hat they appreciate them when they walk out with one.
I knit and crochet at work and when i finish a quilt i take it in for everyone to see. They all wish i would make them one.
I also make hats for the emergency department at the hospital i work at and when someone comes in and needs a hat they appreciate them when they walk out with one.
#48
My problem is when I give a quilt or bag, someome else wants to buy one and it gets out of control sometimes. I have trouble saying no sometimes. I agree with what was said earlier, know your recipient.
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