sunnycat

I think that was really unnecessary and kind of hurtful. I didn't say my family was a disappointment to me. What I'm saying is that sometimes I feel a bit selfish keeping it all to myself when so many others are working tirelessly to give to others. I feel different than many other quilters. That's all.

sunnycat

I have tried that. I knit and have made my mother a beautiful shawl and a lace bookmark (she's really into reading). I made my SIL a nice scarf. They were not rude about receiving these things, but they did throw them out later. I know everyone will love the gift cards this year, and I have no problem with them preferring cash. Just because I decided to quilt, does not mean everyone I know suddenly decided they wanted one. It does make me a little wistful for those who have family members fighting over what they make, though. Eventually I'll run out of room in my house! At that point, I'll probably try to find a charity to donate them to.

kakels

I would definatly not feel bad about giving a quilt to someone who doesn't appreciate it. There's too much money, time and love in it. I'm just starting to quilt, so I've not given any away yet, but I will to those that will appreciate it.

b.zang

Hm, my first thought was to offer you my address but I see that someone else got there first :)
I'm sitting here picturing your home with table runner, quilted wall hangings and draped chairs and the picture is so lovely and warm. It seems so right.
My quilting is what gives me pleasure and if I give away or keep a quilt, it's just what happens. I prefer to make for myself and if I'm inspired to give away, then I do. In the end, it's the process not the product.

grammy17

"I have started a Cathedral Window, but I know it'll take years for me to get it done(it's going to be all done by hand)."

I met a woman once on a bus (1970s) who was making a Cathedral Window for her daughter from a bolt of fabric the woman's mother had bought at the turn of 1900s from a door to door salesman. She also made framed piece from the paper off the bolt teling about the fabric. I always wished I had been able to see it finished.

leonajo

dear Sunnycat, decorate ur house with ur treasures :) and u never know, a little niece or nephew might fall in love with ur quilts. I am not like my family either, they seem to have to much money and not enough brains. They tire so quickly of anything/everything and just move on to something else. My SIL has had 5 different counter tops and 4different floors in her kitchen in 15 yrs.( granit and tile is the latest.She repaints and papers every yr)I love her dearly, but she just can't seem to stop hurrying on to the next big thing.I wish she would learn to quilt, I think it would help her find what she is looking for :)

qwkslver

I only give to my children and grandchildren. Most people don't appreciate how hard you work on that stuff. Between myself and the six of them, I keep us all supplied with goodies.

kathy

WOW that's a lot of house! well only about 600 sf more than me but mines a nice size but i could always use a bigger studio!!!! all my family love quilts and hint for more but i have a hard time letting them go, i think i love each new one more than the last.i give money too so if they get what they wanted it's heir own fault. LOL

laceybritt

My large fam loves anything homemade and I am the only quilter. I have an ongoing list for requests for quilts lol!!!
I have slowed down and I'm keeping some for myself now. My 2 grands are into middle teens and I would like to make an heirloom quilt for their future.
But I will not give something that I have put so much of myself into when I know they to do appreciate it for what ever the reason.

LivelyLady

Every time I get a wall hanging or quilt almost completed for myself, my daughters REALLY would love to have it. So I give it away, but it makes me feel good to know that I'm giving them to someone who'll appreciate my quilt.