Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Are your quilts for you? Or are they gifts? >

Are your quilts for you? Or are they gifts?

Are your quilts for you? Or are they gifts?

Old 07-07-2010, 05:47 AM
  #11  
Senior Member
 
tortoisethreads's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Georgia
Posts: 375
Default

Mine are mostly gifts for family. I do have quite a baby quilt collection going and no babies to give to. Hmm, for now they sit in a basket!
tortoisethreads is offline  
Old 07-07-2010, 05:49 AM
  #12  
Super Member
 
Dina's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 5,500
Default

I am still a beginner, but so far I have kept mine. They are just too much work to give away. But then, I have no grandkids, my son isn't interested, and my sister makes beautiful quilts that she has spread out to the family members already. Maybe in time I will give away, but for now, I am not.

I really admire those who can give them away.
Dina is offline  
Old 07-07-2010, 05:49 AM
  #13  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Lakeland, Florida
Posts: 9,856
Default

I have given everyone of mine away so far! I have started one for my spare bedroom, but can't seem to get motivated to finish it when I have so many other projects I'm working on. One of these days.
dkabasketlady is offline  
Old 07-07-2010, 06:04 AM
  #14  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Posts: 3,291
Default

I kept about the first ten, given away about 30. Now, I make quilts that I like and when someone sees one they like, it becomes theirs.
KathyAire is offline  
Old 07-07-2010, 06:06 AM
  #15  
Super Member
 
Justquilting's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Maine
Posts: 2,653
Default

I give almost everything away!
I make alot of donation quilt for a children's cancer program
Justquilting is offline  
Old 07-07-2010, 06:07 AM
  #16  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 17,068
Default

Originally Posted by tortoisethreads
Mine are mostly gifts for family. I do have quite a baby quilt collection going and no babies to give to. Hmm, for now they sit in a basket!
That's a good idea though. My Mom has made tons of knitted afghans for all the grands and great grands. She loves to keep busy and when another baby comes she can have one ready.
I have to say I'm half and half with how many quilts I've kept and given.
I've collected vintage baby quilts b/c I love them and hope someday my kids will for their kids. If not I can keep them :D:D
sueisallaboutquilts is offline  
Old 07-07-2010, 06:08 AM
  #17  
Super Member
 
grammyp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Alabama
Posts: 2,474
Default

I only have one quilt that I have made. I do have some WIPs that will be for me.
grammyp is offline  
Old 07-07-2010, 06:15 AM
  #18  
Pam
Super Member
 
Pam's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Southern Illinois
Posts: 3,672
Default

Some I keep, some I give away (like my avatar) to famiy and friends, some are given to charity.
Pam is offline  
Old 07-07-2010, 06:20 AM
  #19  
Power Poster
 
Annaquilts's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SoCal
Posts: 11,895
Default

Since I have a larger family, 14 children, I make many quilts for my family but I have probably given away the same amount as donation quilts or gifts. I also do some consignment quilts but usually not more then two a year or so.
Annaquilts is offline  
Old 07-07-2010, 06:23 AM
  #20  
Power Poster
 
Annaquilts's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SoCal
Posts: 11,895
Default

Originally Posted by quiltingfan
Have made for us and for others. i like to keep them mostly, I stress over them to much when they are to be given away.
Wow so true! Reading that I realized I do too. When I am making it for some one besides my family I always worry and stress more if they will like it.
Annaquilts is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sewbizgirl
Pictures
40
06-17-2017 05:25 AM
Jabear617
Pictures
63
08-06-2011 05:49 PM
blzzrdqueen
Main
7
05-27-2009 04:12 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter