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03-23-2011, 06:39 AM

#61

Nana Lynn

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Join Date: Jan 2011

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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.

Your Dad may be like my DH. He retired from the U.S Postal Service and didn't want anything displayed or put up to remind him of working there. All his certificates are in a box in the closet. I do have some Christmas ornaments that I still put on the tree but that is it!

03-23-2011, 06:39 AM

#62

NanaSews

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Join Date: Mar 2011

Location: In the quilting room

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That is an amazing quilt! I retired from the Navy & would be so very proud to receive that quilt as a gift! Keep up the beautiful work!!

03-23-2011, 06:43 AM

#63

Nana Lynn

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I forgot to add that I saved some of his work shirts and strips from his pants to make a throw. They are still in a box with my other fabric. Probably just include them in a scrap throw or quilt at some point. NanaLynn

03-23-2011, 06:58 AM

#64

ChildoftheUniverse

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Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: Ohio

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It was the love you put into it that makes your quilt's statement - you done good!

03-23-2011, 07:00 AM

#65

Julianna

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Some people do not show thanks. My MIL never did. Maybe he is overwhelmed by your wonderful effort. You made an awesome quilt!

03-23-2011, 07:14 AM

#66

Fiber Artist

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Join Date: Dec 2009

Location: Colorful Colorado

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You did a beautiful job!! :thumbup: Sometimes its hard for people to say thank-you.

03-23-2011, 07:23 AM

#67

ruck9085

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Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: Knoxville, TN

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I think it's beautiful! Very nice job!

03-23-2011, 07:29 AM

#68

Lillie

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Join Date: Oct 2009

Location: North Carolina

Posts: 146

Great quilt. As others have said most family members don't comment. I know from last Christmas I did 14 Quilts for Mine and my husbands family gift. No one has said thank you or anything. But I have been to several of their homes and the quilt is on display. A few have said what their friends have said about them. Keep quilting from your heart and enjoy the completed projects. Happy quilting to you.

03-23-2011, 07:47 AM

#69

GramaLaura

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Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: Georgetown TX

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I think it is gorgeous!! You did a great job.....be proud of it :-D

03-23-2011, 08:04 AM

#70

jdeery

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Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: Pennsylvania

Posts: 438

It is wonderful, so thoughtful. Sometimes our parents don't
know what to say to personal things. But they may be
bragging to their friends, you may not hear anything.