I would never tell someone that I didn't like the fabric, pattern or anything else about it. And if it was made for me, I would be so happy that someone took the time to make something for me,

I agree with Sewnsewer2. Once a quilt, or whatever gift, is given, let it go. Maybe the person receiving it uses it when you're not around. Remember, it's the thought on your part, that is special.

When I make a quilt for someone, I go to great extremes to use the colors they like, as well as a theme or pattern that best fits their personality/lifestyle. But I totally understand if they don't hang in their living room! After all, quilts originated for beds! We have several quilts in our bedroom--that keep us very warm, but do nothing for our decor.

I would never tell someone I did not like anything they took the time and money to make. All quilts are pretty to me, even if I really don't like the colors or pattern. They must like it or they won't have made it. You must think of the other person's feelings.

I think we all are individuals. Because someone else loves one thing and you another does not make one of us better or.. more correct than the other? so NO. I love log cabins.. some love the beach. I could not live at the beach nor do I love beachy things. But others are not hot on deer, trees, etc. So when I create something I know its the old theres a rear for every chair theory. For some that chair will fit when they sit down for others.. not so they need a different one. Be happy with what you have done, love it because it makes you feel good and then the rest .. it doesnt matter at all.

Most of my quilts have gone to family members and they have been happy to receive them. Some more than others. It's always nice to get a thank you. That's enough for me.

Question 1. No! Unless you just WANT to hurt someone's feelings, there is no point to telling someone you do not like her/his quilt. I'm not good at paying compliments that are insincere, but I can and will do it if necessary.

Question 2. No! It's very satisfying to get what I think is genuine praise of my quilt(s), but, in fact, how someone else feels about it does not change how much I like it.

:wink: my grandmother always said (IF I DON'T HAVE ANYTHING NICE TO SAY, I SAY NOTHING AT ALL) she would always start with you know how i love to talk.

I would never complain about a gift someone has given; that just seems rude. Someone here said quilting is an art, and everyone's taste is different. Beauty is individual.

One of the things that has impressed me about this list is that I've noticed everyone is so complimentary about projects. No negative talk here! :)

Re unappreciated quilts---Many years ago I made a quilt for DS & DIL. Later when I visted I saw it on the garage floor. I bit my lip (HARD!!)but made no comment. True several more times. Now they have 2 teenagers & while we were visiting Christmas, she said she would love for me to make one for each of them so that when they have a family, they will have a "picnic" quilt to enjoy as much as they have theirs all these years. I immediately changed my attitude & the lip healed long ago.