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05-29-2011, 10:16 AM

#51

lillybeck

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I would have ask when she was sending it. Yes she should use it but she is not and therefore it would get use with you. I think I would offer to pay the shipping on it.

05-29-2011, 10:24 AM

#52

CAS49OR

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BellaBoo

Now she probably thinks you were telling her very politely you don't want it so don't be surprised if she gives it to someone else.

It sounds to me like she wants to give it to someone who will REALLY use it. It was gracious of her to offer it to you, so call her back and tell her thank you, and accept it.

If it was vice-versa and you offered her something you really wanted her to have -- wouldn't it feel great if she accepted the gift?

05-29-2011, 11:35 AM

#53

KSue

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She might believe that you really don't want it and she just might give it to someone else. Better give her a call.

05-29-2011, 11:40 AM

#54

Kappy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts

I think it was really sweet of you to encourage her to use it.
Why not tell her that if she really finds she doesn't use it you'll take it, or buy it or whatever.
But wow, I know what you mean!!!!!!! :)

I agree, she needs some encouragement, don't know her age but maybe she is just over-whelmed by it. Maybe you could go for a vist and work on a quilt or two of yours, then if she doesn't want it, I'd make her an offer! And being her Grandchild, she might just give it to you then and there! Grandchildren are special! Grandma's love em!

05-29-2011, 11:58 AM

#55

Aurora

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I would have said "Thank You!

05-29-2011, 12:17 PM

#56

Rose Bagwell

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I would just call her and and tell her that now that she has had some time to think more about it, you do want the quilter, you wer just letting her be sure.

05-29-2011, 01:19 PM

#57

JanetM

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I would call her back and let her know that her offer is very generous and you would be thrilled to adopt her longarm and would pay the shipping.
Explain to her that you want her to be sure about giving it to you, but that you would love to have it.
If she ends up sending it to you, perhaps you could make her a nice quilt as a thank you.

05-29-2011, 01:33 PM

#58

DenverQuilter

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Far from being "stupid," about an offer for a LA you have shown consideration for the owner. Re-read all these thoughtful suggestions, then call her!!!

05-29-2011, 03:48 PM

#59

jeanneb52

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Get in touch with Granny and see if the offer still holds. Tellher you were overwhelmed and just blurted out the first thing that came to mind. Offer to at least pay shipping. In reality, you will problably inherit it anyway. Better she should see you enjoy it....

05-29-2011, 07:39 PM

#60

grammysharon

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I agree, offer to pay shipping and send a wonderful thank you note!!!

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Originally Posted by TonnieLoree

Why don't you call G-ma IL and ask her if she was still considering getting rid of the LA. Could you at least offer to pay her for the shipping? No you wern't stupid, you were just being considerate.