reach for the stars 2

They sure tell it like it is. In a few years tho I bet she would like the you made.

Alfie

I'm just wondering why we are "Blaming" a person for having her own style?? That doesn't mean she loves you any less in fact be proud she's learning to say what she likes and dislikes. Someday that may come in handy when someone tries to make her do something that isn't quite right and she has the courage to voice her opnion and not just go along so she doesn't hurt anyone's feelings. If she was nasty then she might have to be alittle more tactful but not mean.

Luv Quilts and Cats

When my niece graduated from high school I asked her if she would like a quilt. I got a non-committal answer. Last week she graduated with her associates degree and I asked her again, would she like a quilt. Again, a non-committal answer. The same thing both times when I asked if she would like some jewelry instead. So to date I have not bought her anything. She is turning 21 next month. I really want to get her something that will last and not just be used up and thrown away. I am clueless about what to do. Maybe if I take to a quilt shop and show all the kinds of fabric, she might get excited. The black and red I understand. My niece likes black, dark blue, dark purple. Anything dark and nothing PINK!

sabrinaquilts

I have several people like that in my family. My DH doesn't like it when I give them my quilts. Some think they are just being modest or not pushy even though their responses comes across rude. I would give them just one so they wouldn't feel left out. The ones that get truly excited I would give several. I usually wait until the quilt tells me whom they would like to go home to. By the time I am finished with the quilt and no names were called out to me, I usually would hold onto it until an occasion comes up or a name pops out from the quilt. I get less unhappy faces this way.

Right now I don't let their downer faces disturb me because I am working on getting more efficient in my skill. When I decide to sell my quilts I won't have to charge so much for my workmanship. The theory is I will be able to make them faster.

I have so many quilts that I had made where everybody in their right minds say it is beautiful until the recipient took one look at it and ask why are they receiving this? Here are some examples:

Ripped on Scotch

I have a Black, white and red one at home.. I'll get the photo and post it for you tonight. It's meant to be a scrappy quilt so i just used a jelly roll for most of it and I was all set (plus most of the cutting was done for me!)

BellaBoo

"old lady fabric" seems to be the adjective of choice when describing any fabric with flowers on it. Never ever put any flowery fabric in a quilt for a young person unless you know for sure they love florals. My adult daughters and granddaughter like all the quilts I make but never ask for the quilts with floral prints in them. Seems any brownish pinks, pastel greens, or country blues are a big turn off in a quilt too.

Antoinette

My granddaughter wants me to do her a quilt, I think I will ask what color before I do all the work. Sorry your granddaughter didn't care for it. Maybe she will a few years down the line.

Antoinette

My granddaughter wants me to do her a quilt, I think I will ask what color before I do all the work. Sorry your granddaughter didn't care for it. Maybe she will a few years down the line.

Honey

I was showing my sister some fabric that I had just gotten that I really loved. My DD was standing there, too. Just as my sister said "oh, I love it" DD said "oh Mom, that's ugly" We all three burst out laughing. All I can say is that everyone's taste is different. As my Mother used to say, if everyone was the same or had the same taste the world would be pretty boring. Take my word for it, some day you will both laugh over it.

Quilting Nana

I thought I was the only one who made quilts and knew who they would go to. But I usually pray while making them and am told from up above who they should go to.
As an example I was making a quilt for my Daughter-in-Law and was sure it was for her. in the middle I got this feeling that this quilt was not for her. As I was making it as a surprise she didn't know so I showed it to her and asked how she liked it?? She said it is nice. I knew then that it was not for her. I had gone out and purchased other fabric. Red & Black, I asked her if it was made out of this fabric would she like it? Her eyes got big and she said wow I would love it!! When I finished it she loved it. and the other quilt. It is now one of the only quilts that I have kept. I love it.