No problem yet. I've given away all the quilts I've finished. The cutest one was hard to part with, but was the most important of all the gifts because it was for a sick child. Once I sent it and he received it, I was totally fine. I haven't had a moment's regret. I bet it will be the same for you with your bargello gift for Mom.

You didn't sound harsh, no appology needed. I am very sorry for your loss. I am very lucky to still have both my mothers, real and step. I know that someday they will be gone so I try and make the most of the here and now.

Was that the Bento Box that you posted pictures of trying to decide which way to position the blocks? I think I'm thinking of the right person! I really loved that quilt!

Yes , thank God you still your mother. She will treasure the quilt. It will be just like yo are hugging your mom every day.
Beautiful quilt.

I love making so many of them. It's like I get attached and don't want to let them go. It's hard sometimes.

I am to outspoken always have been. I have found the more you give the more you receive. You are holding an angel in your avatar. I love babies.

Aww, yes..I have the same trouble but only sometimes. I think it has to do with the amount of love you put into the project to begin with. If the giftee is someone you REALLY love, you put more into the project, then the project is Really loved too....makes it harder to part with...just MHO... Your Mother will absolutely love that quilt though!

Wills' grammy is right about having still having your mother. I, too lost my mother just about a week before I lost my husband.
You will be attach to the quilt because you invest so many hours into it and it seem to becomes a part of you, but think of the pleasure your mom will have to get something from her daughter. By the way it looks beautiful. Your mom will love it.

I'm sure once you see the love for the quilt that your mom will have you'll know the beautifal quilt you made for her will be loved and cherished.
Where in Washington does your mom live?

All my family lives on the western side of WA. My dad and step mom live in Elma which is waaaaay west, in Grays Harbour county. Almost to the Pacific. :) My grandma and other family live in and around Olympia. That's where I was born and mostly raised, though I spent a few years in Alaska and my high school years up in Federal Way (yuck, WA is great but I can't stand the SeaTac area). I love Eastern WA, we spent many a camping trip over around Moses Lake. My husband has this silly idea that if we ever moved to WA, we'd live in Yakima. I really don't know what his hang up is with Yakima, other than the fact that he spent some time there as a boy during summers.