Give it and tell him you had already made it all from your stash so it cost nothing but love and time. Besides you can both snuggle under it.

You could always give it to him "just because." That will save you from having to wrap it.

I do think you should give it to him. It was made for him, and he is the one who should receive it. Probably the opportunity will present itself that will be the perfect time, and you will know when that is. If all else fails, schedule a time for you both to watch a meaningful Christmas movie, and tell him you want to sit with him on the sofa and snuggle. Then grab the quilt to cover you both. Ask him if he likes your newest creation, and then tell him that you really made it for him, but that you intend to share it with him.

I agree that a new years gift would be best. If it is agreed no gifts by both it should be honored. If not the guilt and bad feelings could taint the whole day.

Give him the quilt. The physical aspect of the quilt is not so expensive -- it's the time and love you put into it. If he wants to reciprocate , suggest the "coupon" approach so he can also give you time and love. For instance, he could cook supper one night when you are really into your quilting and want to be freed up from the interruption. Oh, and take every chance you get to cuddle under his quilt together.

I agree with Joyce 888. ""tell him "let's make a deal that we each will make something for the other"".

I haven't read all the responses so if I am repeating what someone else said sorry. But why can't the quilt be for both of you. If you both sleep in the same bed wouldn't part of the quilt be on your side of the bed. You both will get use out of it.You could wrap it and put it under the tree to both of you. BrendaK

I would lay it out under the tree with a note from Santa to the both of you, I think were all feeling the pinch this Christmas, I've gone back to making things for people that I know will appreciate it. I think he will love the fact that you made it and placed it under the tree for both of you. Christmas is supposed to be about love of our family not about how many presents are under the tree.

:D Funny!!!!!!!!!!

It was made love then it should be gifted with love. I say on Christmas morning. Then think of a small project (like for me putting up my cork and dry erase board) for him to do for you, in case he feels the need to do something.

I would give him the quilt now so he won't feel bad that he did not get you a xmas gift..

I would tell him that you already have his gift. He will feel bad if he doesn't get you something when you give him a gift. And give him him the quilt - you never know what tomorrow will bring.

If this was my situation I would respect his wishes. I'd put the quilt out now, wherever you could both enjoy it,
knowing there won't be any awkward moments on Christmas that could ruin the holiday.

Right after New Years I'd ask what his thoughts were for Christmas 2012!!

This may be a really stupid question, and it is certainly personal, so I apologize if I am out of line, but I have often seen posts where women give their DH a quilt. I can't figure out what my DH would do with a quilt if not to crawl under it with ME every night.
I guess I'm real unimaginative.

I wouldn't give it to him as it's going to probably make him feel reallly bad for not having you a gift. I say save it and give it to him on a day that isn't a holiday or special occasion. Do what your heart tells you to do though.

Be sure to let us know what you did and how it turned out!

Wrap yourself up in it and take him to bed for his gift. He'll love it. You'll love it. Call it your love quilt.

Put it under the tree with a note that says: "This is for us, because I already had it made and you helped pay for the fabric!"

I would do what I wanted to do in my heart...but I know I love giving way more than recieving...My wife would be wrapped in that quilt on Christmas night...its a gift of your love and labor...a gift from your heart not a gift only because you would recieve one in return. Christmas is about love...giving it...not keeping it ...and thats what the quilt is...I do hope he finds a way to gift you something...gifts dont have to cost a thing...it can be an act of kindness. We have done the no gifts Christmas in the 37 Christmases past but seems we never abide by them. We always find somethign we can do for each other that means more than anything that we could purchase in a store
I wish you blessings

I would wait and maybe suggest that since you are skipping christmas gifts, you can treat to a great valentine's day....it's only a few weeks away and the after holiday budget will be calmed down....i would do a little hinting about a 'special' gift as you won't want him to feel bad with a 20 dollar gift for you and then open up a handmade quilt afterwards...

You can always save it for Feb 14th .....

OR what if you tell him the quilt is what you made for both of you since you won't be giving gifts?

wrap it and save it, if he gives you something then you have his gift already, if he doesn't give you anything then just give it to him after christmas

I'd give him the quilt.

Oh I am in the same situation. The gent in my life is down on funds. Well, I have a little something for him and I don't expect anything in return. I would rather bills be taken care of. But I did ask for his help around the house sometime after Christmas helping me get my house organized. Like clearing out closets, getting the basement organized. Actually, it gives me peace of mind knowing his bills will be paid, small presents bought for children & grandchildren and I get help around this house. Give him the quilt and then just ask (or not, your choice) for some plain old help.

I would tell him now that you made him "a little something" and leave it at that. Give it to him on Christmas. That will give him a chance to give you a littlle something (a coupon book of chores, a massage...your favorite candy bar) That way its up to him if he wants to feel bad by giving you nothing.
Gifts don't have to cost money. Many a Christmas there was nothing left for my husband and I to exchange store bought gifts. But that doesn't mean we didn't exchange gifts.

I say give him the quilt. This is a gift for both of you. It is gift of love for your husband and a gift to you for being able to share that love with him. Never lose an opportunity to show your love life is short , I know because this is my first Christmas without my husband who was killed earlier this year.

Well I would just have said right out 'But I have yours already!'. I generally favor speaking up in situations such as this- it saves on misunderstandings and resentments.

I say give it to him as a poster said: Give it on New Year's Eve. IMHO, he doesn't know what to give you or doesn't want to go shopping for something, so he made the announcement.

I would not give him the quilt. You will make him feel awful and it will not have good memories. Enjoy the food, the lights, the carols and God. Perhaps you need to have a calm discussion about finances after Christmas. Sounds like you are not on the same page.

Give it to him before Christmas and don't mention that it is a Christmas gift, just that you just finished it for him.

who could wrape it and puy both u`r aand his name from santa. after all it will u both warm

I would give it to him. I would not wait till Christmas Day, and would not wrap it, your a quilter so he already knows the time that goes into making a quilt. He will know you had it made before his announcement.

Give him the quilt and tell him that watching him enjoy it is all the gift you need.

Tell him you made him something.

Ditto to what Anna said. He will know it was already done before he made his announcement

The only reason I said don't give him the quilt is because it made me sad that he gets to decide that there will be no Christmas gifts this year. It sounds like he didn't even discuss it with the OP. I got the distinct impression from the OP's post that her husband doesn't do a lot of gift giving and he would rather not be bothered and this was just his way of getting out of trying to think of something to get for her. I feel sorry for her.

Give him the quilt and tell him you don't need any other gift than him.

Gosh, is it too late to go to him and say, "I need to tell you something. I was trying to get my Christmas gifts together early this year and I already have something for you. Would you like it now so it won't be a Christmas gift, but a "just because I love you gift?""

Only you know your DH and how he reacts to things. But I know that you made this for him with love, so he should definitely have it, you will just have to decide when. I would have been so surprised if my DH would say that so close to Christmas, that I probably would have blurted out something like "Too late!" before I even had a chance to think. LOL

Hope this turns out well for you. I think he might realize that it was a little late in the month to decide on no presents, so I am sure it will work out.

Thanks to a suggestion from my DDIL, the whole family is exchanging homemade gifts this year. I reluctantly agreed to be part of this but the past few weeks have been a blast. I've made everything from homemade lye soap, purses, a concrete bowl, and old altoids tins full of cuticle cream. Your husband says you can't afford to buy gifts this year. OK. But there is no reason he couldn't make something for you. Even my husband is making stuff this year: wallets made from old inner tubes for the boys, one of his signature smoked briskets, and a jewelry rack for me (shhh... it's supposed to be a surprise.) Instructables.com if FULL of great tutes. Suggest you handmake gifts this year. Lucky you--you've already finished yours.