I'm so sorry. I understand how much that hurt.
When I read your post to my hubby he said:
"I'm 57 years old and a retired vet. I would be honored if someone made something like that for me."

sorry to hear that your dad didn't like, I loved it, the next time you are there see if you can find it

Sorry, I haven't read all the resposes, but I just have to let you know that you gave one of the most thoughtful and beautiful gifts I can imagine. It's heartbreaking to hear about parents be so thoughtless!

That's devastating! I don't see how you could get any more patriotic than that wall hanging. It reminds me of the American flag, what represents us more tan that. The quilt is outstanding. There is nothing wrong with the quilt, therefore it must be him.

My heart aches for you. We never outgrow the need to get approval from our parents, even though we should. Please keep in mind that you did the right thing by making it. He did the wrong thing by being so hurtful. You can't control his behavior, only yours.

I would certainly give him a call when your daughters aren't around and read him a riot act. You deserve more respect than that and he is obligated to give it to you as another human being. He needs to be told that.

I too would wonder about his health. When older people say mean things that are out of character, it often means a medical problem.

I am sooo sorry you had this experience. I will not make excuses for him. Old, sick, thoughtless. I don't care the situation. Mean is mean and that was mean. Your gift is beautiful and you deserve to be appreciated. you are here.

I think it is lovely and very patriotic. I am so sorry your father had that reaction. There is no way to explain people's reactions. xoxoxoxo HUGS

Margie

So Sorry I know how it feels. I think your wall hanging looks great!

I looked at your quilt before I read your post. My first thought was how "American" it is. In Australia we are just becoming more patriotic, I would love to see more of it.
I am so sorry about your father, I think that people do not realise the amount of thought and work goes into making any sized quilt. {{{{{Hugs}}}}

I'm so sorry your father did not appreciate all the hard work and thought you put into your work of art. I think it's VERY patriotic - - - I'd love to have it (can I be your pretend female father???)