I'm upset...he didn't like it
06-21-2010, 09:23 AM
#281
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I think it is amazing! It has an old colonial patriotic look. My husband is a disabled veteran and he wants me to make one like it for him!
06-21-2010, 09:25 AM
#282
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I'm so sorry, your quilt is beautiful and I know my dad would have loved to have it. Hang in there.
06-21-2010, 09:34 AM
#283
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I'm so sorry but I think it's lovely.
06-21-2010, 09:41 AM
#284
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perhaps you could take it back and donate it to a local VFW or American Legion to use in a fund raiser.. perhaps as part of a raffle or something.
06-21-2010, 09:47 AM
#285
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I know he is your Father, but you should let him know how much work you put into it and that he really hurt you.
I think you did a great job...... :thumbup:
Gram
I think you did a great job...... :thumbup:
Gram
06-21-2010, 09:51 AM
#286
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Honey I am so sorry. But let's not think he is a bad person. He is your dad.
Now, He said he didn't think it looked very patriotic. Is he a veteran? If so, he may not have understood the stas you used in the quilt. They are not the typical patriotic, american flag type stars. As quilters, we love these stars, but to someone else, they might just be 'not right'.
Sometimes we take offense easily because it takes so much time and effort. But people that don't quilt, don't necessarily see that. So we have to understand their point of view, or at least try to help our own feelings.
Now, He said he didn't think it looked very patriotic. Is he a veteran? If so, he may not have understood the stas you used in the quilt. They are not the typical patriotic, american flag type stars. As quilters, we love these stars, but to someone else, they might just be 'not right'.
Sometimes we take offense easily because it takes so much time and effort. But people that don't quilt, don't necessarily see that. So we have to understand their point of view, or at least try to help our own feelings.
06-21-2010, 09:58 AM
#287
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i think it is a great gift and looks very nice...you did a great job...so sorry he did not appreciate all that you put into it...loving him with each stitch...i am sure it does hurt...but do carry on and make some more things and keep giving as gifts....most people love and appreciate....you get a big big hug from me....deborah
06-21-2010, 10:03 AM
#288
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Originally Posted by barboonie2
I expect my quilts to used and make them sturdy enought to endure many, many washings...but to use it as a grease rag...I don't get it.
06-21-2010, 10:39 AM
#289
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I really like your wall hanging. Believe me "been there and still doing it". I like sewing for family and friends, but it seems friends appreciate my things more. I have made 3 or 4 quilts for one member and they have accepted them, but guess what there in the closet top shelf on the very bottom. Never to be used.
DON'T let this stop you. Someone will appreciate your work and be proud to own it.
DON'T let this stop you. Someone will appreciate your work and be proud to own it.
06-21-2010, 10:54 AM
#290
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I think it's beautiful and very patriotic ... my youngest daughter was born on Flag Day and those are her favorite colors ... she thinks it's "awesome" ... I'm sorry your father doesn't feel the same way.
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