Maybe I am mistaken!
09-15-2011, 04:07 AM
#31
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i kind of went through the same thing back when my daughter got married- they had set a date for in a year---thought i had lots of time to help-and make a quilt
then a few weeks later i received a call from my daughter----future son in law was being deployed to the middle east- the date was moved up- 2 months from now---all of a sudden-
things were a whirl-wind!
she even wanted me to make 64 little fabric bowls for tables at the reception!
somehow (while working full time too) we all managed to pull this off!
there was lots of drama-trauma=
i managed to get the bowls all made-
i managed to get the quilt top together and to a long-arm quilter=who was kind enough to move it up and get it done---and i finished the last stitches of the binding with almost an hour to spare!---the quilt was actually hung behind the bridal table on the wall at the reception-
do what you can---remember to breath---and if you don't feel you can make a quilt- wait until after and make one for a first anniversary gift.
it will all come together- as it's supposed to.
then a few weeks later i received a call from my daughter----future son in law was being deployed to the middle east- the date was moved up- 2 months from now---all of a sudden-
things were a whirl-wind!
she even wanted me to make 64 little fabric bowls for tables at the reception!
somehow (while working full time too) we all managed to pull this off!
there was lots of drama-trauma=
i managed to get the bowls all made-
i managed to get the quilt top together and to a long-arm quilter=who was kind enough to move it up and get it done---and i finished the last stitches of the binding with almost an hour to spare!---the quilt was actually hung behind the bridal table on the wall at the reception-
do what you can---remember to breath---and if you don't feel you can make a quilt- wait until after and make one for a first anniversary gift.
it will all come together- as it's supposed to.
09-15-2011, 04:13 AM
#33
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Oklahoma
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I got my first quilt from Magnolia this past Christmas... I have been married 32 years. For people who understand what goes into designing a quilt and constructing it understand the love poured into it. Your daughter will understand...
09-15-2011, 04:22 AM
#35
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Nebraska
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Take the months after the wedding to make a quilt for them and give it to them for their first anniversary. 6 weeks is NOT enough time to make a king size quilt even if you were not helping with the wedding and working.
09-15-2011, 04:24 AM
#36
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Location: Florida
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Stay positive. There is enough time to help and to get the right clothes for yourself. Try to enjoy this while it's happening so you can have great memories later.
Originally Posted by deedum
OMG, my son & his gf has decided to tied the knot in 6 weeks. 6 Weeks to help plan a wedding and all I get from people is "Are you making them a quilt?". They are surprised when I say "no"! No, I am not, I don't have time to whip up a King size quilt in 6 weeks, find something to wear, line up the cake and help plan the wedding and work!!!Luckily, they are trying to keep it fairly simple and they did asked for some of my help. Do people not realize how much time it takes to put together a quilt and a wedding. I just made her a quilt for her birthday in July! I wish I could make one, but gee. Ok, I just had to get it out there, I know people mean well.
09-15-2011, 04:29 AM
#37
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Location: originally Pittsburgh,Pa now in Omaha Ne
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I totally understand that one! My son came to me a week ago and asked if he could get married in our backyard!!! Of course we said yes. I am in the middle of painting scrapped ouitside windows and cleaning up my yard but would not deny that request. OIY VEY. Relax enjoy the planning everything will fall into place always does. And you can make them a quilt later one they will not care I am sure.
09-15-2011, 04:46 AM
#38
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 823
Give them a Gift Certificate for a king size quilt.
With the option of pattern and fabric choice.
No way can you be expected to make a quilt in 6 weeks,
I am doing a wedding quilt and I have more than a year advanced notice I needed that much time to hand quilt the quilt.
With the option of pattern and fabric choice.
No way can you be expected to make a quilt in 6 weeks,
I am doing a wedding quilt and I have more than a year advanced notice I needed that much time to hand quilt the quilt.
09-15-2011, 04:54 AM
#39
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 1,293
I once saw the most beautiful "wedding" quilt. It was made with pictures of the wedding and material from the bridesmaids dresses.
Now, obviously, it was not made for a wedding gift at the time of the wedding, but for their anniversary!
Enjoy being the mother of the groom and plan a quilt later.
Congrats!
Now, obviously, it was not made for a wedding gift at the time of the wedding, but for their anniversary!
Enjoy being the mother of the groom and plan a quilt later.
Congrats!
09-15-2011, 05:08 AM
#40
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Colorful Colorado
Posts: 357
Just for reassurance, planning a wedding in 6 weeks can be done. Last year, Nov. 2, my oldest son came & said "We are getting married, and we want to do it when my brother is home at Thanksgiving." Well, it wasn't a "celebrity" wedding by any stretch, but we had a nice little wedding for them on Nov22. So take a deep breath, and make your list of things to do, and cross them off as you go.
As far as a quilt, I agree that it would make a great first anniversary gift, or 2012 Christmas gift.
Happy Day!
Susan
As far as a quilt, I agree that it would make a great first anniversary gift, or 2012 Christmas gift.
Happy Day!
Susan
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