Originally Posted by calano1

Oh dear .... so many misunderstandings ...!!

I did not elaborate in the OP, because I did not think it was needed.
I did indicate that after I gave my FDIL the sewing machine, she sewed little projects on her own initiative.
I neglected to say that we have gone shopping for fabric twice, and that she often indicates that she likes sewing.

But because she is a shy and timid girl, I am quite careful of dominating her into doing what I suggest ...
Besides, my son is quite protective of her .... so he won't stand for it ... :lol:

If you have read the message with an open mind, you would have noticed I said that:
I have been pondering this issue for more than a year ...
AND
I DON'T want to push it ....

I did not think every little detail of our relationship was needed to be known in order for anyone to give me some QUILTING advice ... which is why I posted in Main and not chit-chat.

What is quite ironic, is that those who were so adamant that I don't push my opinion, was forcing THEIR opinions .....:)

I am sorry for those of you who have/had trouble with your MIL, but please ... do not jump to conclusions ... not everyone is like your MIL ...
In fact ... contrary to popular belief, some MIL's are quite nice ...

My DH would have said: Oh get over your own little SELF and stick to the point!

Thankfully there were some who understood without having to know all the nitty gritty details.

And THAT is what makes the QB so great!!!

I am writing this one off as good experience ...

be warned ...

in future my posts will be so elaborate, it may take ages to read!!!!! :):):):)