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Old 12-01-2010, 04:12 PM
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I don't want my quilts to be disrespected and abused in a mean way but they can be loved and cuddled to destruction.

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Old 12-01-2010, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ArtisticDesign
My cousin made her sister inlaw a large quilt...It took eons to make and she was sooo excited to give it to her...Sister Inlaw actually wrinkled her nose and refused it because it didnt match her color scheme...
How could someone hurt smeones feelings like that..Especially a close friend.. I mean, eeesh tuck it away and just use it for a couch quilt/company..
Now shes asking her to make something else for her.. I know my cousin was thinking ( when donkeys fly) lmao
Some people have NO CLASS! :D
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Old 12-01-2010, 04:17 PM
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My 7 year old grandaughter`s quilt is so used it`s falling apart....guess it`s time I make her a new one.....thanks for the hint! LOL
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I hope the quilts I give are used and loved.
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Old 12-01-2010, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by tortoisethreads
My only complaint is when I give a quilt away and it is turned around and donated to Goodwill. Yes, that happened once with an acquaintance. I made her new baby a beautiful quilt that I even posted on this board. A few weeks later I saw it in the back of her van in a box marked Goodwill. I was so very hurt! I guess it did not match the baby's nursery. I hope someone at Goodwill fell in love with it.
Yikes tortoisethreads I love all the quilts you made. So sad. I probably would have grabbed it out of the box.
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Old 12-01-2010, 04:39 PM
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I give them out of love , and I do hope they use them and
, but if I see that they abused them in a bad way I just
don't offer to make any more for that person, I wouldn't complain I'd just take them off my list . :-D
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Old 12-01-2010, 04:48 PM
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When my 43 yr. old son was a tiny baby, his great grandmother made him a tied quilt out of flannel with an old soft blanket as batting. David's quilt was much loved and used until it was patched many times.....He still has the quilt. although Great grandma is no longer here----her love for him is and we remember it all the time especially when we look at the quilt...
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Old 12-01-2010, 05:07 PM
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I want them to be used and loved.
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Old 12-01-2010, 05:11 PM
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I suppose my quilts will be used but am not up-tight about it. I, too, feel that once I give something away it is no longer up to me how it is or is not used.
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Old 12-01-2010, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by cherylynne
I expect them to be used, but not abused. I know that they will be dragged around and then washed when dirty. I don't expect them to be put on the floor for the dog to lay on. If they get worn out, I know that they have been loved and like you, I will make another. If I am particularly attached to a beautiful quilt I may keep it awhile until I find someone "quilt worthy". I want the person to feel loved and hugged by my gift.
I agree.
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