Caswews

I agree with Tartan .. no sense in ruffling feathers or causing bruised feelings. WE a humans are such sensitive humans and forget about what others think when the words that come out of our mouth, the written word or the typed word our perception is our own and we each perceive things differently
Thank goodness !LOL

Sweeterthanwine

I agree with this.

roserips

Always take the high road... you know the one that no one likes to travel. Say Thank-you and smile they probably think that they are being kind.

Sewbeeit2

One of the highest compliments I received was
"it looks store bought!"

Zyngawf

I was going to make a quilt for my nieces new baby and now I don't want to.

lynnie

Please,dont let some of the nasties ruin it for you. She may be the one grateful person.
six months ago,i met my cousins dUghter(23) , at my aunts funeral. i made a memorial bear for her, i got such a nice thankyou, shes getting a quilt, a pilllow, table runner, coasters,car trash bag and stocking stuffd with goodies,, all hand made from me. I know shell treasure it all.

nancylee

I agree with this. With a family member, a call to let me know it arrived, and that they love it is enough. I don't need a parade, but a thank you is nice.

fayzer

Sewing is a passion of mine, from heirloom dresses to quilts and all things in between. I recently sent a "Baby Shower in a Box" to a sailor that I supported in Afghanistan and his wife for their baby girl that was due in three weeks. (He is now here in the USA.) I included a "Hugs and Kisses" quilt, a hand made blanket, a Bapron, receiving blankets, baby toys, two beautiful floral head bands that I bought on Etsy and lavender baby wash and lotion. I wrapped each gift before placing it in the box. I included a sweet card to the parents. I loved making everything for baby because her daddy and I were so close during his deployment. I never even heard a word from either of them. When the baby was about 2 months old I finally asked the mom on FB if the box ever arrived. She said "Oh, yes and I loved everything. You could sell that stuff you know." Little did she know, I DO sell that "stuff." I couldn't believe I never got an email, call or anything from them. When you spend around $100 on a gift, a little acknowledgment goes a long way. Lesson learned. Now I have to decide whether the person is "Quilt Worthy!

bearisgray

As hard as it may be to believe - not everyone wants a quilt. If the person says "I don't want one" - believe him/her.

If the person has a track record of being ungrateful, don't bother. At least, not with a quilt.

If a person is notorious for not taking care of his/her things, don't bother.

Another way to look at the gift of a quilt - besides the out of pocket expense, count the actual time spent working on it - at whatever your regular pay per hour is (if reitired, use minimum wage) - How many people - especially acquaintances - do you spend $200 or more on?

MartiMorga

I am grateful for all I get, because like so many of you, if I can't use it I know where to donate it and I am sure someone will use it. I would never want to discourage anyone from giving me anything......