I love this label that I referenced in post #20 and I did change it a little. I hope SlightlyOffQuilter doesn't mind.

Please don't put me in the closet,
or save me just for guests.
I am just a simple covering,
to be used like all the rest.

You see I was not made,
to be a work of art.
I was made to keep you warm you see,
made with love right from the start.

My creator made me sturdy,
so I could take all the abuse,
that she hopes will come to me,
from years of daily use.

Take me on a picnic
Or let’s lay out and look for shooting stars.
Let the baby play on me
With dolls or trucks or cars.

Put me in the washer,
just keep the cycle gentle.
Then toss me in the dryer,
it won't be detrimental.

Just remember that our favorite things,
those things that we hold dear,
are not the ones we hide away,
they are the ones that we keep near.

Made with Love for
By:
Pattern name:
Date:

I say do what your heart wants to do! Weddings, showers etc sometimes seem to be a cash grab. I know times have changed. Back in my day there was no registering for wants/needs. We were very appreciative of all gifts we got, and I could probably name at least 20 things we got. (Approaching 43 years). I still have the afghan a co-worker gave us. Any gift given in love should be appreciated!

I have finally realized not everyone likes or wants quilts. I don't get it, it is a concept I don't get. Now I don't offer to make a quilt for just everyone. Now I donate to kids in the foster care system in my county. Whether they like them or not, they will keep them warm. They will have something nice to call their own.

I have gifted newlyweds with a picnic basket and picnic quilt on several occasions. I think picnics can be a romantic and inexpensive "date". These have been well received.

I have made 2 for gifts. I honestly don't care about their decor or if they "want" a quilt. I know that sounds silly, but the ones that I made were for my nephews. So I made the quilts as a gift and so they would have something from their aunt after their crazy aunt is gone. Maybe their kids will like it - maybe it will hit a yard sale who knows.

A quilt is a lovely gift but involves money and a lot of your time. My choice would be to consider how close you are to the recipients. Some would appreciate your efforts, while others would simply consider it a blanket that you might be better--and easier/cheaper--to find in a local store. A purchased blanket can be exchanged if not to the likings of the couple. I would consider if the couple would appreciate, not only the gift, but the time put into creating it.

When I make quilts for gifts, wedding or other, I don't make bed size quilts as those need to be tied to decor. I instead make scrappy quilts with lots of colors in them so they go with anything and they are snuggle size to be used watching TV, in a car or on a picnic etc.

I've given a couple of quilts as wedding gifts. One for my Goddaughter, and one to my aunt, who married a family friend after both their spouses passed away. Both quilts were large throws, designed to snuggle together.

For my Goddaughter, I sent a note explaining the name of the quilt....Chance of rain... and that in life, and marriage, there is a chance of rain- days that are gray and and difficult, but it is rain that keeps things alive, and makes flowers bloom. The same is true for marriage... If you cling to God,and one another during the rain, your love and marriage will blossom. It was very well received... The couple is very spiritual, and the groom's father is a pastor. She loved it.

The quilt for my aunt was a very happy, springy color quilt that made me happy, just like I was so happy for them. They also really loved that quilt.

Quilts as Wedding Gifts
 

We had a trunk show at our guild recently and the speaker showed many of her quilts. One she held up and said she had made it as a wedding gift.....but then didn't get invited to the wedding.

I have given quilts to my son’s friends for their wedding gift. I found out their favorite sports team and they loved them.