Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • Not sure if this is good enough to give >
  • Not sure if this is good enough to give

  • Not sure if this is good enough to give

    Old 09-28-2014, 12:57 PM
      #31  
    Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Join Date: Sep 2014
    Posts: 25
    Default

    Thank you fr the replies.

    im going to unpick the wonky stitching and use the hanging sleeve to tidy up the top.

    I'll add a bit more quilting, I enjoy doing it so that's ok :-)

    consulting my my husband...our system is that I source gifts and then if he's not happy with my choice then HE has to source a reaplcement. We do it this way bc also he's a wonderful man he used to be ultra perfectionist when it comes to gifts. He used to ask me to source gifts and then send me back to the shops again and again bc things weren't perfect until I cracked.
    Last year he did all the gifts himself not bc I was being vengeful but simply bc he truly did not understand the pressure he was putting on me. The day after Christmas he begged me to be in charge of sourcing gifts from now on and if he really disagrees with my choice he can take over for that particular gift. Things are much smoother now for both of us.
    Mamacandoit is offline  
    Old 09-28-2014, 01:14 PM
      #32  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: Aug 2012
    Location: Tri-Cities, Washington
    Posts: 757
    Default

    I agree that you should send it as a thoughtful gift. Because it came from you they will certainly love it!
    quiltingbuddy is offline  
    Old 09-28-2014, 01:25 PM
      #33  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Dec 2011
    Location: Horse Country, FL
    Posts: 7,341
    Default

    If you were my DIL (and I have one), I would be so absolutely thrilled that you cared enough to spend time and thought on making a gift, I would only see how it was made with love and care. BTW, you really did a nice job on this! Keep quilting! You have the talent!
    coopah is offline  
    Old 09-28-2014, 04:10 PM
      #34  
    Super Member
     
    letsquilt's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2010
    Location: Tn
    Posts: 2,139
    Default

    I think it is very nice and you put so much of your heart into it ,so it will be a great gift
    letsquilt is offline  
    Old 09-28-2014, 04:41 PM
      #35  
    Senior Member
     
    shirleyd's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Dec 2010
    Location: Longmont, CO
    Posts: 320
    Default

    I agree with all the others - it's very pretty and the in-laws will love it. I enjoyed reading the comments because I tend to be very self-critical and can rip out and redo until I finally give up. And looking at it again in a few days, it doesn't seem all that bad. It doesn't have to be perfect! You did a great job with fabrics and colors!
    shirleyd is offline  
    Old 09-28-2014, 05:49 PM
      #36  
    Member
     
    Join Date: Sep 2013
    Location: Fort Worth, Texas
    Posts: 11
    Default

    I think it is very nice. And your in laws will love it. Lighten up on yourself. We all tend to be much harder on ourselves than we should. I know I am. Keep quilting it will get better. I have learned so much from this board that I'm a much better piecer now. (Too scared to actually quilt any of them yet.) Lol. But I'm working on it.
    bkb7957 is offline  
    Old 09-28-2014, 06:37 PM
      #37  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Mar 2009
    Posts: 15,639
    Default

    Did you make it from the heart? Does the color go with their decor? If answers 1 and 2 are yes then give it. Nobody but you will notice the wonkiness in 3" of stitching. They will love it.
    MadQuilter is offline  
    Old 09-28-2014, 06:51 PM
      #38  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: Feb 2013
    Location: Texas
    Posts: 983
    Default

    Originally Posted by Mamacandoit
    Thank you fr the replies.

    im going to unpick the wonky stitching and use the hanging sleeve to tidy up the top.

    I'll add a bit more quilting, I enjoy doing it so that's ok :-)

    consulting my my husband...our system is that I source gifts and then if he's not happy with my choice then HE has to source a reaplcement. We do it this way bc also he's a wonderful man he used to be ultra perfectionist when it comes to gifts. He used to ask me to source gifts and then send me back to the shops again and again bc things weren't perfect until I cracked.
    Last year he did all the gifts himself not bc I was being vengeful but simply bc he truly did not understand the pressure he was putting on me. The day after Christmas he begged me to be in charge of sourcing gifts from now on and if he really disagrees with my choice he can take over for that particular gift. Things are much smoother now for both of us.
    Good move on both your parts. I've always been in charge of the gifts, then the kids would thank Dad for the gift, he'd reply your welcome, what did I get you lol
    oldtisme is offline  
    Old 09-29-2014, 04:05 AM
      #39  
    Power Poster
     
    Jingle's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Dec 2009
    Location: Outside St. Louis
    Posts: 38,213
    Default

    We are the ones that look real close at our work. Once it is washed and dried many boo boos disappear. I wash and dry all my quilts as soon as they are done. When I look at them they all look very good.
    Give it to them and just watch their reaction, they will love it.
    As someone else said, we are our worse critic.
    Jingle is offline  
    Old 09-29-2014, 07:42 AM
      #40  
    Super Member
     
    lizzy's Avatar
     
    Join Date: May 2010
    Location: Louisiana
    Posts: 1,201
    Default

    I really like it. I don't know the pattern but it is very original and creative.
    lizzy is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    JoanPD
    Main
    10
    11-28-2015 12:10 PM
    greywuuf
    For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    16
    05-09-2012 04:42 PM
    deedum
    For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    27
    02-04-2012 06:28 PM
    AUQuilter
    Links and Resources
    3
    10-28-2011 04:29 AM
    Skyqueen30094
    Main
    8
    05-01-2010 08:10 PM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off


    FREE Quilting Newsletter