Kathy N

My daughter and son-in-law are the same way. It has to be Pottery Barn and nothing else. I made the quilts anyway. Most have ended up on the shelf, but someday they will be happy they have them.

granniebj

Make her one anyway! Who can't use more then one and one day it will mean something to that little one!

Shibori

next time say "Pottery Barn hmmm? well, if you want to settle for that level of quality, I understand and oh by the way...at least you know what I make is made in America"

Marjpf

I agree with all the above. Just be glad you found out before you made it. Make one anyway, but be prepared to see it in a closet or on the ground. I think on the ground is better because at least it's getting used.

watterstide

I personally would make an I-Spy quilt for the baby..in 6 or 7 months, it will be ready for it.
so sad this has happened to you. your SIL is rude. it happens to most of us. I am still waiting for 3 thank yous for 2 wedding quilts and 1 baby quilt. if i didn't have tracking on them, i would of never known they got it. it has been over 3 years,for one, and they all live out of state..family..humpth!
on the other hand, my DD's best friend asked me to make a baby quilt for her soon to be born son..i was so honored and touched,that she even paid attention to my quilts.

LucyInTheSky

At least you didn't make the quilt, since the mom probably would have put it in the closet. Oh well, her loss. Make a quilt for someone who will appreciate it

DebraK

your heart is in the right place. I agree with others who have said to celebrate the baby's birth with quilts. It feels so good to sew for the little ones. Maybe just hold them back for a bit until the mother can appreciate them, or donate them to a wonderful charity in the child's name. Give the mother a picture and card of what you've done ;-)

janRN

Make a baby quilt and donate it to a charity in their new baby's name. Send her a picture to let her know what she's missing.

hazeljane

I used to laugh and cry. When I was an interior designer- people wanted their houses to look like Pottery Barn catalogs. Euwww. I had clients who would rather pay a small fortune for a machine made pottery barn rug, than buy the original persian at a fraction of the cost. WTF? I think it is a lack of imagination and a desire to keep up with the Joneses. Neither of which suit me.

sew cornie

I'm assuming by your SIL's statement saying they'll "already have one" means that this is their first child - and she has no idea that they'll need MANY more than one. Personally, I think the looks of most Pottery Barn quilts are very pretty (please don't shoot darts at me anyone), and for those who don't quilt, or who lack any knowledge of quilting and therefore don't know how to truly appreciate a handmade quilt, the Pottery Barn type quilts are a suitable alternative. All of us here understand the difference in not only quality, but of creating something out of love instead of by mass production. If I weren't a quilter, I'd probably buy one of those for myself. But having the knowledge and appreciation makes all the difference, doesn't it? I'm sorry for your hurt feelings, but am glad she was honest up front about telling you. She could have chosen to politely accept your loving gift, then buried it in the back of a closet. I would be much more hurt by that type of response. I agree with the others that you should make a quilt anyway, but maybe judge the timing of the gift for when it will be more appreciated - when the PB quilt has worn out, has too many stains on it, or when mom and dad realize they NEED more than one, or when the child is older, . . . lots of opportunities may arise. Best wishes to you!