Why am I having a hard time letting it go?

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03-02-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rachelcb80

I'm getting ready to fly up and visit my family in WA on Thursday and I've got the bargello I made all folded up and ready to give to my mom. For some dumb reason I'm having a really hard time with letting it go. I suppose it's because I lived and breathed that quilt for a month solid trying to get it ready to take with me. That's the only reason I can think of because I really don't like the quilt for myself. The colors aren't ones I'd pick out for myself, and I have no use for it. It was intended for my mom from the get go so it's not like I ever once thought about keeping it.

Does anyone else have this issue with gift quilts, or am I just goofy?

No problem yet. I've given away all the quilts I've finished. The cutest one was hard to part with, but was the most important of all the gifts because it was for a sick child. Once I sent it and he received it, I was totally fine. I haven't had a moment's regret. I bet it will be the same for you with your bargello gift for Mom.

03-02-2010, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Wills' grammy

I sounded harsh earlier, I am sorry. My mom died 2 years ago and I wish she was here now. She would just love looking at your pretty quilt and all the others. You aren't really giving it away...she will keep it for you, let her "borrow" it fora while.

You didn't sound harsh, no appology needed. I am very sorry for your loss. I am very lucky to still have both my mothers, real and step. I know that someday they will be gone so I try and make the most of the here and now.

03-02-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 2 Doods

DH had a hard time with one of my last ones. I made a Bento Box for my cousin's daughter. It was a wedding gift. DH wanted to keep the quilt and buy the couple a toaster instead. He still misses it. Guess I should make another for him so he will stop whining. :lol:

Was that the Bento Box that you posted pictures of trying to decide which way to position the blocks? I think I'm thinking of the right person! I really loved that quilt!

03-02-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Wills' grammy

Thank God you still have your Mother! She worked many years raising you, she will treasure your creation and if you think its hard to part with a quilt...wait until the the kids leave home!

Yes , thank God you still your mother. She will treasure the quilt. It will be just like yo are hugging your mom every day.
Beautiful quilt.

03-02-2010, 09:16 PM

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I love making so many of them. It's like I get attached and don't want to let them go. It's hard sometimes.

03-03-2010, 06:09 AM

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I am to outspoken always have been. I have found the more you give the more you receive. You are holding an angel in your avatar. I love babies.

03-03-2010, 06:17 AM

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Aww, yes..I have the same trouble but only sometimes. I think it has to do with the amount of love you put into the project to begin with. If the giftee is someone you REALLY love, you put more into the project, then the project is Really loved too....makes it harder to part with...just MHO... Your Mother will absolutely love that quilt though!

03-03-2010, 06:24 AM

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Wills' grammy is right about having still having your mother. I, too lost my mother just about a week before I lost my husband.
You will be attach to the quilt because you invest so many hours into it and it seem to becomes a part of you, but think of the pleasure your mom will have to get something from her daughter. By the way it looks beautiful. Your mom will love it.

03-03-2010, 06:31 AM

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I'm sure once you see the love for the quilt that your mom will have you'll know the beautifal quilt you made for her will be loved and cherished.
Where in Washington does your mom live?

03-03-2010, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by dglvr

I'm sure once you see the love for the quilt that your mom will have you'll know the beautifal quilt you made for her will be loved and cherished.
Where in Washington does your mom live?

All my family lives on the western side of WA. My dad and step mom live in Elma which is waaaaay west, in Grays Harbour county. Almost to the Pacific. :) My grandma and other family live in and around Olympia. That's where I was born and mostly raised, though I spent a few years in Alaska and my high school years up in Federal Way (yuck, WA is great but I can't stand the SeaTac area). I love Eastern WA, we spent many a camping trip over around Moses Lake. My husband has this silly idea that if we ever moved to WA, we'd live in Yakima. I really don't know what his hang up is with Yakima, other than the fact that he spent some time there as a boy during summers.