My First Quilt
03-22-2011, 10:34 AM
#32
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Location: Port Charlotte, FL
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The quilt is very nice, nothing wrong with it. Some people (my dad was one of them) just don't seem to show how much they appreciate what is done for them. I am sure they have told others what a nice quilt you made for them. Keep up the good work and keep on quilting.
03-22-2011, 10:39 AM
#33
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Location: New York
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I word at a VA in Ny and maybe he has bad memories or experiences from being in the Navy. Was in combat or in a war? Is his behavior about this any different than any other time? Maybe he just didn't know what to say.
03-22-2011, 11:23 AM
#36
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Location: Florence, OR
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You did a great job - we are a Navy family too.
Don't feel badly, I made a Dresden Quilt for my boss' daughter who got married 12/31/10, I have yet to receive a thank you!
Sometimes people don't realize the time & money involved in making quilts - other quilters can appreciate your efforts. Don't despair!
Don't feel badly, I made a Dresden Quilt for my boss' daughter who got married 12/31/10, I have yet to receive a thank you!
Sometimes people don't realize the time & money involved in making quilts - other quilters can appreciate your efforts. Don't despair!
03-22-2011, 11:24 AM
#37
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Location: WV, USA
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Dear it is a beautiful quilt and so wonderful that you thought of it. If your parents are like mine were, they probably were speechless. Mention it occasionally and see how they respond. If no thank you is forthcoming, leave it alone. You did it out of love and they know it.... Don't you dare quit quilting!
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Originally Posted by shihtzulover
I just finished my first quilt that I made for my dad. He was in the U.S. Navy so I thought this would be perfect for him and mom. WOW the response I got was literally nothing. No Thank You! No that is nice! NOTHING!
Did I do something wrong? Any input would be greatly appreciated. I'm trying to not get depressed and quit quilting over this.
Did I do something wrong? Any input would be greatly appreciated. I'm trying to not get depressed and quit quilting over this.
03-22-2011, 12:29 PM
#39
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Location: Brookfield, OH
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Originally Posted by shihtzulover
I sure hope that my parents like it. I had so much fun making it and was so excited that it turned out so nice. I just couldn't believe "that I actually made that myself".
I'm not giving up on quilting (though it was tempting). My youngest daughter wants a quilt (and it's in the process of me making it). She was there when I gave it to my parents and she even commented on that fact that they made no comment.
Live and learn.
I'm not giving up on quilting (though it was tempting). My youngest daughter wants a quilt (and it's in the process of me making it). She was there when I gave it to my parents and she even commented on that fact that they made no comment.
Live and learn.
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