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03-23-2011, 05:28 PM

#111

cats

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Originally Posted by grammy6

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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.

The quilt is beautiful! I'm sorry your parents weren't kind when you gave it to them. Maybe the problem is some people don't really like quilts. But when Dad needs a throw while watching TV maybe he'll see and appreciate what a nice thing for you to have done. Keep on Quilting!

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Hey, I'm new on here and I just happened to see your message. Last year, for Christmas, I made a 108" red, white, and blue (in prints) table runner and 8 striped placemats to match, for one of my brothers who served in the military in Vietnam. John has never been one for "words" but I was so surprised to get a phone call from him telling me how much he appreciated what I'd done for the family-John is very much a veteran in every sense of the word-he's a "proud" vet. I'm sure you dad also wanted to tell you how much he appreciated your gift-he might just be one of those men who doesn't know "how" to tell you so. Military men just seem to keep a lot inside.......................great job.

patriotic table runner (reversible) with matching placemats.

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03-23-2011, 05:29 PM

#112

greaterexp

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Wonderful quilt! I can't believe it's your first. I guess there's no accounting for taste sometimes. Not everyone can appreciate the same things as being beautiful. I'm sorry it wasn't acknowledged for the work and time you put into it. Don't let it discourage you. I guess we can't assume anyone will like our gifts, no matter what they are. You have many fans here, though!

03-23-2011, 05:53 PM

#113

Jan T

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Men don't have a clue. They don't know how to express their feelings. What they do know is that you love them or you wouldn't bother. Be self satisfied that you did the nice thing, the right thing, and the loving thing. AND you made one hell of a nice quilt.

03-23-2011, 06:07 PM

#114

kacy 49

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Beautiful.

03-23-2011, 06:22 PM

#115

laalaaquilter

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You did a great job. And you honored your father.

03-23-2011, 07:25 PM

#116

Sandee

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Excellent Quilt!! Nice layout, great quilting job, just excellent overall!! Don't let it get you down. Almost all of us on the board have experienced the non-response at some point--or worse. YOU did a fantastic job!!

03-23-2011, 07:29 PM

#117

Grandma Peg

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You did a great job on your quilt. Sometimes people are not good at expressing themselves. Hope you don't quit quilting over this, hopefully just a misunderstanding.

03-23-2011, 09:45 PM

#118

HeatherS

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Originally Posted by rosemaynes

No you did nothing wrong, and there is nothing wrong with your quilt, it might be that it brings back a flood of memories for him. It is still a great quilt.

I'll agree with that. He possibly finds it very hard to articulate his feelings. You'll get some feedback from him in time. But in his time. Don't feel down.

03-23-2011, 10:06 PM

#119

BrendaB

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I think it is gorgeous! You did nothing wrong. I'm sorry you didn't get the appreciation you deserve. Hugs.

03-23-2011, 11:14 PM

#120

jpthequilter

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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.

Well, first I had better tell you that I had a son in the army, for years and years, and he told me he could not have a quilt in the barracks because there would be noplace to put it - because the bedding is required to be exactly the same for everybody...and in all the services.
So he can't have it there, so it would have to stay home.
....about home....well, think about where it would go.
The reason you might have not got thanks is that they might not know what to say or do...It is a beautiful quilt and bet they do not want to hurt your feelings. If you could get it back it could go to a wounded (or worse )veteran.
Some people just do not appreciate quilts either!
Once I made a complicated woodsy pictorial quilt for my niece, and she kept it in the back of her jeep for the dog.
said it went great with the scenery!
(the mud didn't show on it either!) I hope you laughed!
Don't give up quilting! Now my son is retired and begs for wonky cat quilts to hang up in his office.
J