mytwopals

How can you not like the colors? It has all the colors in it. Is she one of those monochromatic persons, that only like black and white?

I'm so glad you saved this. I know you'll cherish it and the love that went in to creating it.

Joan

Ducky---I really believe that your dear Great Aunt was looking down and made sure you were there at that moment to rescue her quilt. Thank you from all of us. It is beautiful!

It may not be an heirloom to your DIL but we all appreciate the work and effort that went into that quilt. And, to handquilt it??? That in itself is a labor of love.

I agree with someone else's comment that maybe we had better think hard about the people we give our quilts to.

Ducky

Wow, I wasn't expecting this many people to respond, otherwise I would answer everyone's comments individually. Thanks for all the input. Now I know my emotions were not out of line.

As to why my son didn't say "no" to getting rid of it -- he didn't know it was in the give away pile until I pointed it out. He has always told DIL he likes the quilt, but obviously, she doesn't. He felt really bad and didn't want to start an argument in front of me, which I can appreciate. I told him he just needs to choose his battles. He came to the house later (we live on the same block) to thank me for taking it, and I assured him I would be keeping it.

I do believe I was meant to find this quilt -- can't explain it, but that's how I feel. It was still just a tad damp when I went to bed, so I layed it over the other blankets on us and fell in love with it all over again. It looks beautiful on my bed, and I had such a comforting and satisfied feeling lying under it. This quilt will be used by me -- long and short of it. It will be given to GD at a later time. I know she'll have to appreciate it because I totally plan on teaching her to quilt.

Oh, and I thought the same thing about placing the quilt in a place where it could be seen by all. I do believe I will fold it and have it on top of the long couch when I have company. This way I'm not combative, but I'm still making a statement.

Final thing? I truly love my DIL. I don't understand her, but I really love her.

nativetexan

I'm so glad you rescued that quilt. I stopped making my grandchildren quilts because my DIL would sell them on EBAY later on. sigh!!

bearpaw

All I can say to this is :shock: :shock: :shock:

joeyoz

OMG!! You have very right to rant. Good save Ducky. :thumbup:

It is a beautiful quilt. At least it is in the hands of someone who will appreciate it. (I wouldn't be making her any quilts.)

Debbie1

I'm thrilled you found it before it was sold to someone else. I can see why you would be upset. It's now with someone that will truely love it the way it should be!

Chele

Great rescue! I think it's a beauty! Wish I would have seen it for $10! :roll:

Somebunny

It is a throw away society we have these days and the kids just don't know any different. I tell my boys when I give them something special, knowing some day a girlfriend/wife may come along and think differently of my gifts, to feel free to give it back to me if they don't want it any longer. I also try to make sure I explain history and importance when necessary. They can only learn what I teach them. The DIL may change her mind after seeing her quilt loved and displayed so beautifully at your home. And letting her know more about the labor and who made it, may cause her to have a completey different view of it. I think it's ok to pack something away for later years also. Maybe she won't value it or have a place for it until she is over 40 or 60. It could be a beautiful future gift for them down the road when they are older and their value system changes. Or mayge your grandchild will show interest and that would be very special to have something that was her parents wedding present. The quilt is beautiful, I love hand sewn quilts. It's a treasure period, good job for saving it.

gaigai

Ducky, I am so glad that you were in the right spot at the right time to save the quilt. I can only imagine the hard work and love that Aunt G. put into it, and the thought of it being discarded is so sad. Save it for a grandchild, and make a label, and maybe even a little booklet about the Aunt and the quilt, so that future generations will have that information.

Good for you!!! And now YOU can enjoy the love in every stitch!