my Mexican Star I made as a Christmas present
 

That is so sad that she didn't like it. You can certainly enjoy it instead.

nicely done

I guess I should have stated it was given to my own daughter. Five months later and she still hung it up. Maybe I'll just make myself one, instead. oh well!

I guess I should have stated it was given to my own daughter. Five months later and she still hasn't hung it up. Maybe I'll just make myself one, instead. oh well!

I'm so sorry your daughter didn't appreciate all your work. It is beautiful.

I think your quilt is very pretty. Maybe your daughter is like mine and just doesn't like quilts, beautiful or otherwise. It is so disappointing when your efforts aren't rewarded with appreciation. I made a very pretty lap quilt for my brother-in-law's wedding and never even got a thank you note. You'd think folks in their 60's would know better.

It's very pretty! Maybe it hasn't been hung up yet because your daughter lays it on her bed, or lays it across her lap while she is sitting? You did a great job on it and we quilters are happy to admire it here.

Great looking wallhanging- I like the colors you used!

I love quilts..just not on my walls. Maybe she is the same .

What is it with that these days? Good etiquette has sure flown by the wayside. Graduations, showers,weddings. I can't remember the last time I got a " thank you" note.

Oldpiglady, your quilt is absolutely beautiful. Don't let it get you down. When I was much younger I didnt appreciate things as I do now. Perspective is often found in age.

I think your quilt is lovely. Too bad the recipient didn't appreciate it. Possibly a non quilter does not appreciate what work and love goes into making a quilt!! :(

People who don't quilt often don't understand that quilts can be hung on walls, as art. Or perhaps she does understand that, but doesn't have a wall that's suitable. I think it's beautiful too.

I made a handkerchief quilt for my mom a couple years ago, using hankies that were her mother's or grand-mother's and a few unknowns. I personally thought it was pretty cool. It wasn't my idea; my mom had seen one in a magazine and had asked if I would me one like that if she provided the hankies? I said sure, but there was NO timeline, so I planned it for her 90th birthday. On her birthday when I surprised her with it, she said "OH!" And that was it. Didn't say she loved it, didn't say 'oh it's nice', nothing, and I didn't get the feeling that she was speechless, it was just ---- nothing. Months and months after the fact she has expressed gratitude---- a little bit. :) So I understand how you feel. Your quilt is lovely, you did a perfect job on it!

very pretty sorry she didnt like it!!!

It's lovely and since it's your daughter, I wouldn't hesitate to tell her "if she's not crazy about it, that's fine, but I love it so can I have it back?"

absolutely! I have given both my kids a number of quilts and really don't expect that they will use or have all of them displayed even. My DIL refuses to use the table toppers I've given her on the table--says her boys will mess them up so uses them (if seasonal) on the wall as decoration--I've said I'll do wall quilts too if you would like, but... my daughter's house is very nicely decorated but because of that, she doesn't want many quilts displayed--she uses one on the bed and her husband has a lap quilt I gave him, but otherwise she has one that hangs over the rail of her loft--and they have several. She does switch them out, again more seasonally. I have to admit that even I don't have all the quilts I've made displayed--usually just one on the back of the sofa and one on stair rail!

You did well. BrendaK

It's a beautiful quilt, oldpiglady, so sorry that your daughter apparently doesn't like it. Maybe you could ask for it back, and let her know you'll make something else more to her liking.

go read my story (search on ""so ashamed") if you want to see what MY Daughter did. Just ask for it back and go from there. It is a great quilt. Jane Quilter

It's a little heartbreaking when we pour time and effort, and usually much love, into our quilts, only to have it not appreciated. I'm sorry your beautiful quilt isn't appreciated as it should be. It's beautiful. I made a baby quilt for someone, who did thank me, but there was no enthusiasm behind it. I later learned that this woman is very status-oriented, and my quilt did not have the magic designer label. I know how much work and love went into it, and I am still glad I gave it. I won't worry about the gift's reception. Besides, everyone has different tastes, and that's all right.

I love the Mexican Stars pattern. Yours turned out great!

It has been pointed out to me by my own (adult) children that I am an olde timey quilter. :) My daughter now guides me to what the next generation is in to. LOL

It is a fine quilt. The only thing I can think of is maybe your daughter prefers more value contrast? She obviously did not hate it or it would not still be hanging.

Jill, you did a great job and you definitely know how your daughter is. Please don't forget to send me the pattern or link to your China Girl quilt (I think that is the name of it) You go girlfriend and don't let that get you down. You have definitely been through worse. GOD Bless

We love it!. I like to surprise but with my young people it seems better to let them be involved in the pattern fabric decisions, they get more satisfaction. It is disheartening when you get nothing in response.

Maybe she just procrastinates, like I do sometimes. Someday she'll get around to it. When you are there, perhaps you could point out a spot on her wall that would be just the spot for it. And maybe she has no "spot".

I'm sorry it wasn't appreciated. I'm sure if you offered it up.....there would be a long line of takers. It's really nice.

AWWWW! That's a shame...I have a feeling your daughter probably doesn't care for quilts like you do. That would make me sad too. But happy I got to keep it! It's a beaut! I made all of my siblings a quilt one year for Christmas and no one "disliked" them at the time, but I have no idea if they actually ever used them.

You made a beautiful quilt. I have no idea why someone wouldn't be thrilled to receive it..???

I think it is beautiful!

I have some family members like that also... Just yesterday I had a sister-in-law say she didn't want a quilt as she can't see why people cut fabric apart just to sew it back together ... I didn't answer anything to her but decided there & then I definately, didn't have to make her a quilt... But I definately do like yours, and I have often looked at that pattern several times...

Very pretty and great colors and pattern.

And they let you know they were unhappy with it?
Too bad they could not muster up some enthusiasm for such a nice gift.

There's no response for folks who do not appreciate artistic endeavors or the creative spirit.
Yeah, she doesn't need a quilt…

This is gorgeous

Nice Mexican Star.

In that case I would have kept it and said sorry :)

I agree, pretty color combination.