My First Quilt
#111
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Pennsylvania (originally, Kentucky)
Posts: 6
Originally Posted by grammy6
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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patriotic table runner (reversible) with matching placemats.
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#112
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Oregon
Posts: 3,369
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!
#113
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.
#116
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!!
#118
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Adelaide South Australia
Posts: 402
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.
#120
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Port Lavaca, TX
Posts: 1,276
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.
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
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