Is there something wrong?
#61
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: 25 yrs in TN; now back home in MI
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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
#63
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Join Date: Apr 2011
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!
#65
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Originally Posted by karon21195
Just tell him the truth.
#66
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.
#70
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
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