I'm upset...he didn't like it
#271
Originally Posted by twinkiedog
You know I think we all have had that happen to us. But when that happens to me. I think of the vetrans and watching many of them be given a quilt and some actually
cry with happiness. If I were you, I would take it back and
give it to a vetran. Your cup will runnith over I promise you. If you look up Quilts of Valor on the inernet you will find one in your area. Just know you did a great job and your heart was in the right place. It just hurts worse when
it is family.
cry with happiness. If I were you, I would take it back and
give it to a vetran. Your cup will runnith over I promise you. If you look up Quilts of Valor on the inernet you will find one in your area. Just know you did a great job and your heart was in the right place. It just hurts worse when
it is family.
#272
lot s of hugs. men just don't get it! it is realy nice you did a good job. go back and get the quilt. keep your art work and keep on quilting!
#273
i sorry you was hurt i didn't know my dad but my step father i made him a navjo afhgan lost the pattern so he would measure it every time i went over with it and said it was not big enough when i finally found my pattern notice it was bigger then it should be after i got it done he put it on his bed said perfect it fit the end of the bed to the middle of the pillow my mom was mad cause his was bigger then hers but when he pass it went with him i did make my first quilt to mom and she love it and they put it with her . but when my sister saw mine i did for mom she said were she live they do better quilting then i do i told her that was my first one so i know people can say something that can hurt you just know we all think it good
#274
I agree - go back and get it and either keep it or give it to someone who would appreciate it. I can't imagine a parent being that unfeeling especially on Fathers Day.
#275
I feel so bad for you, the hanging is beautiful and you did a great job, never would know it was your first. It's a shame Dad didn't appreciate it more. Sometimes men especially just don't know how to express joyful appreciative feelings.
All of us here appreciate your work. Hope you get it back at some point, since it's your first.
All of us here appreciate your work. Hope you get it back at some point, since it's your first.
#276
My dad once hung a tied quilt with a wool bat that his mother had made on the wall of the garage and used it to practice golf and and hit balls into it. I got angry and took it off the wall, took it to college with me and cuddled in it when I got homesick. Some men just don't appreciate things like that.
#277
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 950
Quilt is beautiful! be gracious and just let it go. You were thoughtful enough to make a gift and just keep that thought in mind. It appears that in the future a "T-shirt" will work just as well.
#278
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Oregon
Posts: 3,369
I'm sorry that he can't appreciate a beautiful work of art like that - and handmade by you, too! There are so many soldiers and veterans who would very much appreciate it. I wonder if you could ask him to donate it to a veteran's group if he will not hang it. I'm not sure I could do it myself, but could you ask him what he WOULD like - specifically? If you are willing to risk it, you may ask him to choose a pattern and fabric next time. You will have many others to quilt for who will appreciate the time, effort, and love that went into it.
#279
The quilt is beautiful. You were very thoughtful. People just don't understand what how much of yourself and how much love goes into making a quilt. This has happened to all of us. My DD made one for her MIL and it was used in the back of a station wagon for the dog to sleep on. Guess who never got another quilt.
#280
Super Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: washington
Posts: 1,424
I guess I am not as nice, I would tell her about seeing it covered in grease and let her know you have scraps she can have for that purpose, not a beautifully finished quilt.
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