I've heard so many stories of unappreciated quilts. With every quilt I make my Mom asks who is going to get it - Many of them I just keep myself to enjoy. Many I have given to my kids and my grandkids - they all know the work that goes into them.
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I would tell him not to hold his breath. He had his chance.
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It sounds like that quilt hadnt been thrown away - yet - when the original poster got possession of that quilt.
It seems to be a sad fact of life - not everyone loves every quilt that has ever been made. My feelings are hurt when someone disrespects an item I put a lot of effort and/or money into. |
I agree that guys may have no idea the time and money that goes into a quilt. If you look at your aunt's quilt do you see why he didn't like it .....too flowery, too pink, too girly? He might just like a guy one. I say either way forgive him,
it is up to you if you make him a quilt. I would have him help pick the pattern and at least the focus fabric if you make one so you know this one will be loved! |
People value different things. Your brother demonstrated his lack of interest in quilts. No more for him.
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Why don't you just ask him, or his sig other if he would like a quilt made by you and what style and colors does he like?
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Maybe it was too girlie for him. I'd make a more masculine one and trade for the one you want.
Maybe just squares sewn together. eazee peezy |
Originally Posted by Noiseynana
(Post 6053701)
Nope, at first you don't appreciate, then forget it !!! My MIL made a king size for an idiot SIL . Beautiful hand made totally. When we went to visit about 4 or 5 months later . She had parked her van on top of it to catch the oil. She really didn't like to clean oil off the concrete. I could have cried.
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You said that your Aunt passed away. So your brother did not like the quilt. That is not a crime, I have made a couple that I don't like either. Of course I wouldn't have tossed it away. Make him a nice quilt, but take him to the fabric store with you so that he understands the value money wise. Men can be such innocent dumb animals. lol
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[QUOTE=girliegirl;6052376]I saved a quilt that would of been thrown out... It was for my brother and I guess he did not like it... A quilt my Aunt made that now is passed away.... Stupid Brother.... but he is hinting for me to make him one..............[/QUOTE??
Why do we expect other people to feel the same as we do about quilts? Especially men. I have the most wonderful, loving son but he isn't sentimental about anything. Neither is his wife. So I'm careful about what I give them. I don't want to put a burden on them of trying to pretend they care about something when they really don't. Took me a long time to realize that though since I'm sentimental about everything. |
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