daria

To all on this thread. Thank you my quilting buddies (men and women alike). We have each other to share and enjoy and appreciate what we all bring to each other. Everything I make and give is done with care and love on my part. I say we have many that don't have the manners we grew up with in the old days. LOL. A gracious thank you from the recipient should be the norm. Thank you to everyone that shares their work and tips and feelings. It is so helpful and puts a smile on my face each day to have others that enjoy the art of quilting! Happiest of New Years to all.

oops

Love those purses. Last year I made several and gave them away, they were all well received. This year I made a different one and was not sure my SIL would like it. She told my hubby she does and plans to use it now. She lives 600 mi away. She sent me something that was beautiful but not to my liking. She didn't sent receit but told me I could return it if I want. I finally figured out it was the color not the item that I don't like.Once I realized it was the color, it dawned on me that in 67 years I have never had anything dark brown in my wardrobe.
Couldn't find a replacement. Would have kept it except the jacket was way too big. People in that family seem to forget that I am petite and they are plus sizes. I will spend the money on another one when I find one as that is what she sent .

ilovetosew

That is very disappointing. They don't appreciate your talent and the love that goes into everything you make.

It also bugs me when I don't get a thank you call or note from someone I have sent a gift to. They are taken off my list after a few tries, and a few hints at manners.

barbrdunn

I'm so sorry you had such a hurtful experience. I have stopped making things for family because of the same reason. I made a quilt once for someone and was asked "is this one of those things you put on the floor?" Another time I made a Christmas themed quilt as a wedding gift and never even got a thank you for it. Now I make things only "on request".

weezie

Do y'all REALLY believe that if people (who do not like home-made gifts) knew how much work went into the making of them, they would suddenly like/love them or even appreciate them??? I don't think so.

Alondra

Gosh, what a bummer! When someone does that to you, just say, "I'm sorry you feel that way - I worked very hard on it." That's a nice way to put THEM on the guilt trip they so richly deserve. I'm always amazed at how UNgrateful some people can be. Illigitimi non carborundum. (don't let the jerks get you down!) <G>

the real misfit

okay know how you feel right about now been there down that road i have turned over a new leaf my new moto is fall down get up dust yourself off and find people who would love and appreciate the thought ,time and work put into everything you make .not gonna fall into the trap no more i would love to have one and then when they do get it they just look at it place it back down on the floor and snicker about it behind your back all done with that scene i will stick to making my quilts for charities who raffle them off to help pay for medical treatment, college scholarship for children whos parents need a little help and the ill at least those people appreciate the thought you put into your work and it lets them know someone out there took the time to care about them

kwiltkrazy

I'm so sorry your art was rejected,people know not what they do when they reject something so openly given from the heart.

I guess in that way, I am very blessed. This year I gave out a set of pillow cases to my nieces and nephews, you would have thought they were made of silk. I also gave stocking stuffers to the girls(nieces), a needle case that I made. They absolutely loved them. Like I said I must be blessed.

the real misfit

can i join your family

Alondra

Idea for next year: give all the ingrates a pretty card with a note explaining that you have donated a quilt to a child in the pediatric ward at your local hospital in their name. If they don't like that, they won't dare say so, because it would make them look like the Grinch. Then don't forget to take a tax deduction for the donation. <G> Double revenge. Ooooh, I'm so bad!