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Nana Lynn 03-23-2011 06:39 AM


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.

Your Dad may be like my DH. He retired from the U.S Postal Service and didn't want anything displayed or put up to remind him of working there. All his certificates are in a box in the closet. I do have some Christmas ornaments that I still put on the tree but that is it!

NanaSews 03-23-2011 06:39 AM

That is an amazing quilt! I retired from the Navy & would be so very proud to receive that quilt as a gift! Keep up the beautiful work!!

Nana Lynn 03-23-2011 06:43 AM

I forgot to add that I saved some of his work shirts and strips from his pants to make a throw. They are still in a box with my other fabric. Probably just include them in a scrap throw or quilt at some point. NanaLynn

ChildoftheUniverse 03-23-2011 06:58 AM

It was the love you put into it that makes your quilt's statement - you done good!

Julianna 03-23-2011 07:00 AM

Some people do not show thanks. My MIL never did. Maybe he is overwhelmed by your wonderful effort. You made an awesome quilt!

Fiber Artist 03-23-2011 07:14 AM

You did a beautiful job!! :thumbup: Sometimes its hard for people to say thank-you.

ruck9085 03-23-2011 07:23 AM

I think it's beautiful! Very nice job!

Lillie 03-23-2011 07:29 AM

Great quilt. As others have said most family members don't comment. I know from last Christmas I did 14 Quilts for Mine and my husbands family gift. No one has said thank you or anything. But I have been to several of their homes and the quilt is on display. A few have said what their friends have said about them. Keep quilting from your heart and enjoy the completed projects. Happy quilting to you.

GramaLaura 03-23-2011 07:47 AM

I think it is gorgeous!! You did a great job.....be proud of it :-D

jdeery 03-23-2011 08:04 AM

It is wonderful, so thoughtful. Sometimes our parents don't
know what to say to personal things. But they may be
bragging to their friends, you may not hear anything.


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