Not everybody appreciates quilts
10-06-2011, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by M.I.Late
Just know your gift recipients and don't make one of your precious quilts for someone who is not really interested - because it will eventually be discarded.
I try really hard to let go when I give a quilt. Of course I love to hear that it is still being loved years later, but I'm as OK with the situation when I don't hear that.
10-06-2011, 05:16 PM
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Sometimes, as quilters, we must develop a thick skin. Also we must remember THAT ONLY A QUILTER knows how much time, work, planning and $$$ goes into making a quilt! I once made a beautiful quilt with applique Scottie dogs on it because the recipient had a Scottie dog....she thought the quilt was for the dog and gave it to the dog. I was crushed, but I loved her, love her still and let it go....
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10-06-2011, 05:31 PM
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I agree that it's ok not to like something. There are lots of things that other people love and I can't figure out the attraction. But I am very careful who I gift with one of my quilts. I know who will appreciate them & who won't so I don't set myself up for disappointment.
10-06-2011, 05:40 PM
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For us, it's one of the most heartfelt gifts we can give - but the recipient may just not feel the same as us. It's like any other gift to them except they can't exchange it at the store for something they've been wanting.
Sometimes we also feel insulted if they put it away and don't use it. Because it's in a chest doesn't mean it's not still a treasure to them.
Just remember that as the Holidays are coming around - try not to set yourself up for disappointment.
Sometimes we also feel insulted if they put it away and don't use it. Because it's in a chest doesn't mean it's not still a treasure to them.
Just remember that as the Holidays are coming around - try not to set yourself up for disappointment.
10-06-2011, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
My DH thinks fat quarter are pretty rags to use as dishcloths. I found out he believed that by leaving stack of them on the kitchen counter.
10-06-2011, 06:53 PM
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It's true some people don't appreciate home made gifts even tho most are better and made with a lot of thought and love put into them but we all can't like everything. Give to those who enjoy. Sue
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