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#83
UGH!! Why on earth would anyone say things like that?? Hmmm maybe there was no "filter" engaged when the mouth flew open? Hopefully it wasn't meant to hurt. As many here have said, that little one won't care one bit that that quilt wasn't made of hundreds of tiny pieces, he will just know that picture is his friend 'Mater and it will make him smile. Bet it winds up being one of those that gets drug around for years. I wonder if Mom wants a quilt herself? Maybe her comments we're an awkward way to request one. ;-)
#86
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 160
I love panels, I guess because I like a lot of wildlife and scenic themes. I do not think panels are crappy. They can require a good deal of detailed work. I have done several window pane oriental panels and they do require patience and precision. I am sorry she feels that way, but would not worry about it . I am sure your grandson will love it.
#88
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 601
She probably didn't mean anything by it; she may just not know any better. A lot of non-quilters think a quilt needs to be pieced in order to be a quilt. I have a good friend who thanked me for making her daughter a "real quilt" because she had received so many pannel quilts that had just been birthed, with no piecing. She didn't dislike them, but to her, she didn't know what to call them, since it needs to be pieced to be a quilt. I would rather assume that it was nothing but an unintended blunder due to ignorance of our craft than rude or mean-spirited.
I'm sure he'll love the quilt.
I'm sure he'll love the quilt.
#89
Not sure what she was thinking or what she thinks you have made? Just wait until she sees it and wait till she sees how thrilled your grandson is going to be! He is going to soooo love that quilt!
#90
Originally Posted by montanajan
Sounds like a very nice quilt. Though I'd never say it, I'd be tempted to tell her it IS a real quilt & someone else would appreciate it, thank you very much!! Maybe she is just stressed right now. The world on the back is a thoughtful gesture as a Daddy reminder.
Give it to him anyway & don't apologize for anything - it is supposed to be the love that matters, not the pattern, panel, how many hours it took you to get nice borders.
Sometimes we simply have to 'bite our tongue' & smile - be a better person than she was in this situation.
Give it to him anyway & don't apologize for anything - it is supposed to be the love that matters, not the pattern, panel, how many hours it took you to get nice borders.
Sometimes we simply have to 'bite our tongue' & smile - be a better person than she was in this situation.
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