Should I worry about how many quilts someone gets?
#12
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#13
Knowing how many quilts were already given, I would hold off giving a quilt and wait til he is a little older and needs a new one. In the meantime, there are other nice things you could make. How about a diaper bag or changing pad? Bibs and burp pads are good baby gifts too.
#14
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I have been making quilts - its my thang Now my niece has started sewing as well. Which I enjoy sewing with her and my great nieces.
Now here I am with a great nephew on the way any day and wondering if I should cool off the quilts. Do you guys worry about someone getting too many? My sister actually told me "you better make him a quilt" ha ha
My niece has already made this little fella a quilt. I worked with my great nieces and made one for the shower... then at the shower a friend gave her one as well.
I like giving my great nieces and great nephews quilts - but I don't want to take anything away from niece when she gives them one.
Am I being silly?
part of me also doesn't want to spend the $$r if the quilt will just be one of many and not used. I could give them something else with the money
any thoughts?
Now here I am with a great nephew on the way any day and wondering if I should cool off the quilts. Do you guys worry about someone getting too many? My sister actually told me "you better make him a quilt" ha ha
My niece has already made this little fella a quilt. I worked with my great nieces and made one for the shower... then at the shower a friend gave her one as well.
I like giving my great nieces and great nephews quilts - but I don't want to take anything away from niece when she gives them one.
Am I being silly?
part of me also doesn't want to spend the $$r if the quilt will just be one of many and not used. I could give them something else with the money
any thoughts?
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#15
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What about a stroller size quilt...meant to keep in the car. Put ribbon loops or eye spy to entertain on car trips!
Or a quillow is fun...a quilt that can fold into a pillow. Or a story-time quilt...with a pocket for a book.
Or a quillow is fun...a quilt that can fold into a pillow. Or a story-time quilt...with a pocket for a book.
#16
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I see that I'm not the only one who had the idea to make a quilt for when he's past the baby stage. The baby quilt might have a limited lifespan but a bigger quilt could be dragged around for many years, even into adulthood!
As someone who lives in a colder region, I can use many, many quilts before it becomes "too many" but I'm sure this is something that varies from person to person. I've been known to use three at once just for myself!
If you think you'll get an honest answer (some people might say yes "just to be polite"), you can just ask.
As someone who lives in a colder region, I can use many, many quilts before it becomes "too many" but I'm sure this is something that varies from person to person. I've been known to use three at once just for myself!
If you think you'll get an honest answer (some people might say yes "just to be polite"), you can just ask.
#17
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As much as I enjoy making quilts, I have definitely slowed down as everyone I would make a quilt for has enough. Now I'm making smaller bags, pot holders, etc. I do still make donation quilts or sometimes someone "touches" me in a special way and they get a quilt and are always very appreciative of the gift.
#18
I think it's really nice of you to consider your niece about this. The only thing I can think of is to check with her before you make something. I haven't had this situation so I don't have experience but you seem very supportive of her and I think it's wonderful of you
#19
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Location: Durham, NC
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No!
Let me share my "in progress" story about this. I live with my DIL and son. Their first, Luke, was born last Valentine's Day. DIL asked for quilts from both her mom and me. Her mom is not a quilter but made a wonderful, cuddly tied quilt. I made a bit bigger pieced top from fabrics DIL picked out. They have both been used to pieces. Just this very minute, my quilt is folded into a bumper across the fireplace hearth since our little fella is a wild explorer! While I ate breakfast, 1 was looking at it and thinking I should have made it about 10 inches taller! LOL! Then, last October, DIL and I decided that we needed a ginormous quilt for Luke to crawl around on both indoors and when they go camping. That got done and is often employed. I ought to know, I do the wash when here!
I can't seem to find time to get all the quilts made that the grands keep requesting. The latest came Christmas Day when visiting the other son. My 8 year old grand asked me if I could make him a Mario quilt! I ordered the makings right then and there! They have already got other quilts I have made and they are showing WEAR! Hip, hip, hooray!!
Maybe they are all just trying to keep me busy but I doubt it. I stay busy enough without help making about 100 charity quilt tops a year, leading a charity sewing bee, working for the local Assistance League, gym, travel, etc. I think they genuinely love, use, and need quilts in their lives and the evidence points to that. My son needed a "quilt" to put on the floor while he started assembling his wife's outdoor fire pit inside. He went out to my car and got the "car quilt" (the one my grandmother made me for college that's been rebacked and is close to retirement) to spread out to work on.
My final take on this is: If you make quilts that can be used and abused without question, the lucky people you make them for will do just that and feel your love for them as well. Take a chance! Make them another quilt!!
Let me share my "in progress" story about this. I live with my DIL and son. Their first, Luke, was born last Valentine's Day. DIL asked for quilts from both her mom and me. Her mom is not a quilter but made a wonderful, cuddly tied quilt. I made a bit bigger pieced top from fabrics DIL picked out. They have both been used to pieces. Just this very minute, my quilt is folded into a bumper across the fireplace hearth since our little fella is a wild explorer! While I ate breakfast, 1 was looking at it and thinking I should have made it about 10 inches taller! LOL! Then, last October, DIL and I decided that we needed a ginormous quilt for Luke to crawl around on both indoors and when they go camping. That got done and is often employed. I ought to know, I do the wash when here!
I can't seem to find time to get all the quilts made that the grands keep requesting. The latest came Christmas Day when visiting the other son. My 8 year old grand asked me if I could make him a Mario quilt! I ordered the makings right then and there! They have already got other quilts I have made and they are showing WEAR! Hip, hip, hooray!!
Maybe they are all just trying to keep me busy but I doubt it. I stay busy enough without help making about 100 charity quilt tops a year, leading a charity sewing bee, working for the local Assistance League, gym, travel, etc. I think they genuinely love, use, and need quilts in their lives and the evidence points to that. My son needed a "quilt" to put on the floor while he started assembling his wife's outdoor fire pit inside. He went out to my car and got the "car quilt" (the one my grandmother made me for college that's been rebacked and is close to retirement) to spread out to work on.
My final take on this is: If you make quilts that can be used and abused without question, the lucky people you make them for will do just that and feel your love for them as well. Take a chance! Make them another quilt!!
#20
I was making a quilt for my DIL's first baby when she told me not to make one, they already had one.. She sent me a picture of a cute store bought quilt.. I already have babies name on the quilt etc.. Maybe will finish for another time..or not.
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