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scisyb220 02-08-2013 10:30 AM

When you tuck into it, do you look at the points or feel the warmth & beauty of it? So will whoever bids & wins it! Give it with blessings toward the buyer and prayers for your niece! So much love swirling around, no one will be looking at the points but the love that made the quilt and donated it. Your heart is in the right place, I say: Go for it! And paryaers for your niece's good health.

tjk829 02-08-2013 11:13 AM

Thank you all! I just mailed it out and your responses brought to tears to my eyes! Thank you for the prayers!

jmoore 02-10-2013 03:59 AM

I'm sure your quilt woiuld be most appreciated and welcomed. Besides, we are own worst critics when it comes to the things we do...

2manyhobbies 02-10-2013 04:53 AM

Most people don't even know that 'points' thing. They look at the whole picture. I'd donate it.

lclang 02-10-2013 06:08 AM

It will be just as warm and cozy as the most perfect quilt! Send it!

Weenween 02-10-2013 06:35 AM


Originally Posted by tjk829 (Post 5846690)
My niece was diagnosed with three brain aneurysms, she has had the surgery to fix the largest and is scheduled for surgery to repair the other two. Sadly her mother died from this when she was young. Their community is sponsoring a benefit for her and I was asked to donate a quilt. The only one I have completed right now and that can get there in time is one that I made for myself as a "couch quilt". It isn't perfect, not all the points match and there are a few mistakes in it. It isn't horrible by any means, just something I never intended for public view and I'm just not sure it is appropriate for a donation. Any advice?

I would send it like some one said the non quilters would not see the imperfections.and besides it is the thought that counts not the perfect or non perfect.I am truely sorry to hear about you neice.

clsurz 02-10-2013 06:51 AM

Send it!
It is the thought that counts.

QM 02-10-2013 07:25 AM

No quilt is perfect. A quilt that I was ashamed to enter in a quilt show took best in class. Many times we are our own harshest critics. While a few people may think we have stacks ready to donate, people with more awareness understand the reality. A lovingly made quilt is a fine donation. The community is coming together with love. Your quilt will be just right. Donate with a hug for your niece from all of us.

BTW, I had 3 ordinary flimsies which someone else LAed for last fall for a local benefit. They were very well received.

Crqltr 02-10-2013 07:27 AM

I agree that people that love quilts will not look at all the points but how generous you have been! My sister had three brain aneurisms and had open surgery for two then later had the coiling on the other and she is doing great ! Scary waiting for results I know about. It also runs in our family, two others so we have all been checked. Praying all goes well!

Jo Anne B. 02-10-2013 07:37 AM

I agree, someone will jump on the chance to have a homemade quilt, the thought will be behind why and who they purchased the quilt for too.


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