Baby Shower gift delemma
#81
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Texas
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I would go with what the mom wants, since you asked her. I would add another color to the quilt. Maybe a medium blue or a green, just to add some color. Oh,yea, also some white to lighten it up.
Just my opinion.
Just my opinion.
#83
#84
I don't ask what people want. I just make the baby quilt unless something specific has been mentioned in the shower invitation. After all, it is a gift. You know the circumstances go with your own best judgment. I would NOT feel compelled to go with black and grey. They may not use the quilt in the bedroom anyway.
#85
And that is just what I would tell the mom. This quilt is not for the baby's room. It is for using it on the living room floor, or for covering the baby in his carseat, or..... This quilt will be the utility or drag-around quilt (the baby's favorite {{{wink wink}}}}. I'm in the same dilemma. The mom told me that the theme of the boys' room will be nautical. Well, I already have a panel in primary colors. So I'll use it and make the same "explanation" when it is given.
#86
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Englewood, CO
Posts: 531
How about doing a reversible quilt? One side, in the colors you like. And, on the other side, the colors the mother has requested. I would consider it rude to ask what colors someone would like and then pass judgement, refuse to use them and use what I like anyway.
#87
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Michigan
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In my opinion you asked what she wanted and she told you so I feel you should honor her request even though it is an odd color combination but you did state you want her to use it. She may not like what your choice is just as you don't particularly like hers.
#89
Thanks to everyone for your ideas, thoughts & suggestions. I knew hearing your thoughts would help me. I do want to respect the mother's wishes, but still have the quilt "talk" to me. I think the bright construction quit with the grey camo backing would be a great compromise. Especially since dad is from a STRONG hunting family. I am also a former early learning teacher & recognise that black & white are the first colors a baby sees, so I really didn't have a problem with those colors but I would like the "new" baby to use this quilt long into his childhood....thus the yearn for a brightly colored quilt. Once again thanks for all the ideas. I will try to post a picture when I finish.
#90
Baby K's Quilt
Well better late than never, here's what I ended up doing, I have several pictures, so if they aren't all here, I'll be posting more in a few minutes. Thanks to everyone for ALL your wonderful suggestions!
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