He's not the one using it. Give it to her and tell her if she really doesn't like the fabric you can make her another one with fabric she likes.

I like the Prototype idea. Then she can tell you if she likes the pattern and/or the fabric with no pressure.

What pattern did you use? I love the shape of the bag.

Sounds like good advice. Or you could slyly ask her opinion on a couple of fabrics and see what her tastes are. She might catch on to what you're doing but that would be pretty much the same as taking here to the store to choose.

Charlene, the purse you made is beautiful and looks very well made. I am sure your to-be DIL will love it. Perhaps your son that made the comment didn't realize the power his words spoke to you. Please don't let it trip you up. You thought about her when you picked the fabric and made the purse. I am sure she will be quite pleased.

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she will love it. Men are grumps. Don't listen to them.

I think it is cute! I like it.

I am sneaky sometimes and leave some material laying around or start discussing fabrics with who I want to make something for and that way I find out what they like. Some I know, others it's hard. I'd probably play the 'I don't know if I really like this one' game with her.

Yes, I have done that. I show the person in question my new stash and watch for reactions. I am usually right, but occasionally they throw me a curve.

I like it too but I agree with several of the others - make a second one and let her pick. If she can't pick between the 2 then you have a gift for now AND a gift for Christmas!

Give it to her! My son said his wife has too many purses and didn't need another. I figured she likes purses and could always use one more. She loves the one I made her. Men just don't get it. :thumbup: