judi wess

Maybe she received so many gifts that she didn't have time to look at the great blanket you made. When she puts the baby's room together she will have time to notice how nice it is.

judi wess

Maybe she received so many gifts that she didn't have time to look at the great blanket you made. When she puts the baby's room together she will have time to notice how nice it is.

judi wess

Maybe she received so many gifts that she didn't have time to look at the great blanket you made. When she puts the baby's room together she will have time to notice how nice it is.

sueisallaboutquilts

Too bad you can't wrap up a big box of good manners to give some people!
The quilt is lovely :)

hospicenurse

I think all of us go through times like this. I too was excited to give a pinwheel baby quilt to my husband's niece who lives in France. We never heard, and never heard, if she received it or not,so I emailed her. She replied that she did receive it. Her excuse was that she was so busy that she didn't have time to email a thank you. We also gave her $. Nothing was said about this either. Lesson learned for me. Never will I take the time and money and esp the effort to give something homemade. A store gift certificate will be the gift now on. I would rather give to the needy children in this world than to anyone else who would snub your generosity. I was hurt too.........time heals. Hugs.

bobolee

I think it's adorable too! Some people just don't appreciate what it takes to make a quilt . . . until they try to buy one that's already made! I bet the baby will love it!

Sunnye

The blanket is very nice and the step niece is thoughtless.
I had the same experience. I made two quilts for my sister-in-law and her husband for Christmas. I even made matching pillows. They live very far away. I got a picture of their daughter-in-law, who was sick, wrapped up in one. No real thank you. They hadn't even realized that I made them until we talked at a later date. Nor had they seen that I had named the quilts and dedicated them to each one and "signed" my name.
They are not young so we can't blame the lack of manners on age!

megs0863

I usually remind people that their handmade gift is one of a kind, made especially for them and no one else has the same one. Even if it ends up in a thrift shop, someone out there will scoop it up and appreciate it. The positive energy that went into it will not be lost.

Quilt-Till-U-Wilt

Things are always so hectic at showers and there are so many gifts. Maybe she'll appreciate it more when she has time to take a second look at her gifts at home.

michelehuston

I think you did a great job!! It seems like some people any more expect things and don't appreciate them! I completely understand the hurt, and I know they are gifts that we have given, but we put so much work and time and love into our creations that it's hard to take some reactions. She will realize someday!!