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07-22-2011, 05:57 AM

#61

thrums

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: 25 yrs in TN; now back home in MI

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BrendaK

Is there something wrong with just making a quilt because you like the pattern. When I start a new quilt my DH asks, "Who gets that one"? Does it have to be for someone special? I don't have a lot of space to store quilts. It seems that he thinks that I need to give away a quilt as soon as it's done or have a time limit when it will go. Is it selfish to just want to make them? Do they always have to go? Thanks for your replies. BrendaK

There are times when I have something just for me and then later on I meet a new friend who would really appreciate it and I pass it on from heart to heart.

07-22-2011, 06:00 AM

#62

Rose Bagwell

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No, not a thing, I make them just because.

07-22-2011, 06:05 AM

#63

LindaDeeter

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Location: Texas

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Non-quilters do not understand the "need to quilt" ... just like non-artists do not understand the "creative process". I don't quilt to please others, I quilt for me! I find the whole process of quilting is very relaxing and helps me unwind! The decision, where the quilt goes, doesn't have to be made now. Maybe he would love it if you made one just for him!

07-22-2011, 06:06 AM

#64

Annaquilts

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No there nothing wrong with that. I do not have many like that but there are some. If it is a propblem with him tell him it is for you. :-P

07-22-2011, 06:19 AM

#65

BrendaK

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Quote:

Originally Posted by karon21195

Just tell him the truth.

:thumbup: Do tell the truth. I didn't mean to make it sound like he is nasty about the quilts I make. That isn't it at all. He said he' is just trying to show interest in what I do. When I tell him it's because I like it, he'll say OK. I was told by a friend that he brags about the quilts I make. He will often offer suggestions about color and placement of the blocks. Maybe he is a closet quilter. Guess I'll have to get another machine. Thanks for all your replies. BrendaK

07-22-2011, 06:22 AM

#66

ploverwi2

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You should send your DH to quilting obedience school! He will learn all the non-rules and regulations for being a joyful quilter. By the sound of your second message, it sounds like he is already on his way to being a great quilter.

07-22-2011, 06:24 AM

#67

JulieR

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Get a Magic 8 Ball. He asks, you shake it and show him the result. You don't even have to say a word.

07-22-2011, 06:25 AM

#68

Homemother

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Location: Pennsylvania

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My husband sat down across from me one day and asked why I was making a particular quilt. I told him, "For my own pleasure and joy!" He hasn't asked again why I'm making anything. Love that guy!!!

07-22-2011, 06:27 AM

#69

gaumy

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Location: Arkansas

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My husband does too...it don't even have to be a quilt...when I start making something..he says, who is that for....sometimes I just say "it's for me"...LOL...

07-22-2011, 06:38 AM

#70

Kath12

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Location: Clinton, IA

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I don't part with many. I just can't let them go to someone that I don't think will appreciate it. I've made one for each of the grandchildren except for the youngest (age 2) Maybe I'll make one for her for XMas