rosebud23323

I'm sorry =( to hear this,some people just don't understand what goes into these quilts,it's adorable and I know
how you feel,I gave a quilt for xmas to a close Family member and oh she thanked me~ my next visit I saw it in the laundry room on the floor for the dogs to sleep on =( I was crushed~I never told her what I thought but one thing is for sure~she will never get another one!

QM

It is a darling quilt. Hopefully, it will be appreciated in time.

Laura22

I recently gave a quilt to someone and they didn't bother to look at it, just set it aside and moved on. It's a sad feeling when that happens. I think your little quilt is darling and I know the little boys in my life would have loved it

sassy granny

I know what you mean, it happened to me just a couple of weeks ago also. I wish these young expectant mothers knew the difference in a handmade quilt and another blanket. I refuse to get upset and hurt feelings over it but it does make me see green for a while. I made several for my granddaughter and she does appreciate them and loves them. She made a big show out of them at her shower and I see them all the time in the pictures of the baby. She uses hers constantly. I get my kicks making them.

sassy granny

PaperPrincess

We see a lot of these posts right after the holidays. Unfortunately, you need to have a very thick skin when you give anything hand made. Most people who do not have a crafty or creative hobby have no appreciation about the time and money spent. A way that might work is to ask the recipient beforehand. Yes, you spoil the surprize, but if you are not prepared to see the dog sleeping on it, then please don't gift it.
I'm pretty weird in that the act of creating is way more fun and meaningful than the item created. I usually make quilts, have them laying around the house and when someone admires one, it's theirs. If I do give a handmade item (usually a bag) I may embellish it, but I don't personalize it with names and/or initials. How are they going to re-gift it with their name on it? ;-)

burchquilts

You're all more forgiving than I think I'd have been. I think I'd have said to her "No, it WAS a handmade quilt. now it's a GONE quilt". I'm sorry... I just don't like to see people treated like you were. I'm so sorry she was so rude to you. {{{ HUGS }}}

burchquilts

I was just always taught that it didn't matter how much a gift cost or anything about it. It was A GIFT, I was supposed to be thankful someone had thought me, be grateful & tell the person that I was grateful. It's called the golden rule & I used to pound it into my kids' heads. I used to say that if that was all they ever got from me, that would get them thru life.

jenOSU

I had that once, I stood up and unfolded it and sad "actually it's a hand made quilt". She and everyone was so impressed. If they see the smooth back they may just think "another blanket". And I remember I was SO tired at my shower. Anyway I hope when she realizes the treasure she has that she calls you or sends a thank you note.

SouthPStitches

May her labor continue for an additional 30 minutes. Your quilt is adorable.

fxsts93kf

I've been on both sides of this conversation. I have given something to someone I am close to that I spent many hours making that was not only treated badly it was then discarded when it got dirty. She didn't even bother washing it. I also just watched my daughter-in-law and her best friend both at their baby showers. One was a normal size shower, the other a large shower. When there are that many gifts to open, and that many people looking at you, I don't think you always do and say the right thing. That being said, I would give her the benefit of the doubt and wait until/if you get your thank you card and see what it says. Or if it's someone close to you see if she doesn't come and tell you how much she likes it. If not, I'm sorry. I hope that doesn't stop you from being kind in the future.