Well I just could not stand it. So at church this morning I let her know that I was going to give her the purse for her Bday. I ask her to be totally honest with me that it would not hurt my feelings. I want it to be a purse that she likes. When we got home from lunch I gave it to her. She loved it except for the button choice. So I let her pick out her buttons. Here is the purse with the new buttons. I agree , I like these buttons better. Now I have to come up with another Christmas gift for her. But at least I feel better at the choice now.
Oh, for the one who ask what pattern this is, it is the buttercup pattern enlarged and altered for extra pockets inside.

men don't know much about fabrics unless they're a quilter or designer.
Nuff said

See now that wasn't so bad!! Tell your son not to be so judgemental next time.

That's what I would do too. But then, I'm the world's worst gift giver. As much as I want it to be a surprise, I depend on the recipient's input because I want them to be happy, not for my sake and fake it, but to really love it. I don't like to trust my tastes.


(Oops, it didn't show the quote to let her choose the fabric AND I posted this without seeing your outcome.)

Glad it worked out for you both.

What?? Did it not go with his shoes? Your DIL will love it. you did a wonderful job.

Agreed.
I really like the purse. It doesn't seem fair for her to be robbed of her gift because someone who doesn't carry a purse didn't care for the fabric. Is it possible to get her idea about the fabric you used without her knowing it is fabric for her?
I would gift it to her. What are you going to lose? You already have it made. If your happiness about it has been taken away then give it to her, tell her the story and have her go into your stash to choose the fabric for her Birthday or Christmas purse.
Oh, by the way, I think if she didn't like your taste she probably would not have asked you to make her a purse. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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So glad you gifted it to her and she liked it.

The moral of this story - men don't know about purses.

I think you should make her a different one and send me that one. haha. Seriously, if you are going to fret until Christmas, and if you have time, make another one then give her the choice of which one she likes best. Then you will have an extra one for yourself or someone else.

Delighted you got it sorted, and especially glad that she loves it!!

I really like it!

The only question is will she like it... is it her style?

Don't listen to your son. What does he know. I think the bag is beautiful and she should appreciate the love and thought you put into it. But, if she doesn't like the fabric, let her choose something else and use this yourself.

lol your son might like his in Mossy Oak Camo! I bet your dil will LOVE it!

I have a friend who made me a purse for my birthday. She chose fabric I would never have chose myself, but I have to tell you, I absolutely treasure my purse because she gave it to me and I do get lots of comments on it. I wouldn't change it for the world. So - if you are uncertain, just slip a note inside that says - if for any reason this isn't "YOU" then I would love for you to help me pick out fabric that you do love for a purse. That way you have covered your basis all the way around.

I love it.

Your future DIL is going to love it. If not, I'll send you my address ;)

I hate when doubt sets in based on an opinion. Do what your gut tells you. I am sure she will love it. You did a beautiful job.

what do men know about purses

Give it to her for her BD--then take her fabric shopping and make another for Christmas. I'm sure she will love both.

Give it to her. It is beautiful! Even if she uses it for a cosmetic bag, she will appreciate it. Your son ain't got no taste.

If you have some scraps maybe make a tissue holder or credit card holder and let her see that and see what she says about it.

I think it is adorable but I can appreciate the work that went into it and at my age it's one of a kind and fun! If you won't be offended why not show her something you've been working on and If she likes it tell her it's hers. If she's not interested in it, it's just not her style now. my taste has improved with age how bout yours?

Give it to her. If she does not like the fabric you may want to offer to make another one in a fabric she would like.

really...what do they know....!!!!?????...i like it.....

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You can go one further here...show her a sample of several different fabrics and include the purse's fabric sample. You could ask her if she thought soandso would like it..
Ask about each one, that way you'll have time to make another if she doesn't like yours.

I would have to know what she likes, but I love it!

After re-reading all of these, I am sure we are all really curious what choice you come up with and if you do give it to her...what she thinks of it??? Please let us know. :-)

I think she will love it. If you decide to do a different one for her, I'll take this one. lol

I make many bags for friends and while I would just love to surprise them, I let them choose their own fabrics. I would have been way off base with some of them. BTW, I love your purse.

Never let a man pick out a purse! I like it. Does your future d-i-l wear busy prints - or blues? Your best clue might be to ask her if she likes the purse, and if she does, it's hers!

BTW, how thoughtful of you to make this for her. And my d-i-l loves it when I make her something, although she usually picks out the fabric and/or design. It may take the surprise out of it, but she has something that she treasures.

Have you had a look at the Vera Bradley handbags? Have you had a look at the Vera Bradley handbag prices?

Ya done good, Mom! And that son's taste is all in his mouth.

Go to: http://www.verabradley.com/category/...R7xXmnsS0RD4MA

Give it to her. If she doesn't seem to like it, than ask her what colors she might want and offer to take that back and make another one in her choice of colors. But I'll bet she just loves it.

What does he know? It looks bright and cheery, and I would love a present like that to take travelling.

well ... before I read what anyone else has written, I will just go out on a limb here and say:
It is probably a good thing that your son turned his nose up at the fabric, since it is a well-known phenomenon - - boys are different than girls.
I am thinking that if he didn't like it, DIL will, since she is probably more girl than he gives her credit for - - silly little man.
anyway, I would give it to her, cuz it will either cure you or kill you - -
there is a sure fire way to find out if she will like it, and that would be to just flat out ask her. (As my father would say: They can't shoot you for asking, but they can tell you "no")
I am betting son's taste is different than his bride to be <wave>

Obviously your son is not gay!LOL

i think the idea of giving her a choice of 2 purses is a good idea then you will get a idea of what she really likes

It's adorable. I don't know any young adult woman who wouldn't love to have it. (or even an old one)

Very nice. I know she will love it.

The fabric is great! You did a wonderful job.

you started my day out with a hearty laugh!!!! (luckily, I did not just take a drink of coffee as I read your answer!)