what do you say when you give a gift, and reciepiant says
11-28-2012, 07:53 AM
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Thank goodness !LOL
11-28-2012, 09:12 AM
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11-28-2012, 02:28 PM
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six months ago,i met my cousins dUghter(23) , at my aunts funeral. i made a memorial bear for her, i got such a nice thankyou, shes getting a quilt, a pilllow, table runner, coasters,car trash bag and stocking stuffd with goodies,, all hand made from me. I know shell treasure it all.
11-28-2012, 03:32 PM
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Different strokes for different folks. I view thank you notes as something you send when you can't communicate directly with the giver. I really don't like getting them unless I mailed a gift to someone and need to know it arrived. If a family member I made a quilt for sent me one I would be hurt that we weren't close enough for them to take the time to call me and tell me thank you.
11-28-2012, 03:58 PM
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Sewing is a passion of mine, from heirloom dresses to quilts and all things in between. I recently sent a "Baby Shower in a Box" to a sailor that I supported in Afghanistan and his wife for their baby girl that was due in three weeks. (He is now here in the USA.) I included a "Hugs and Kisses" quilt, a hand made blanket, a Bapron, receiving blankets, baby toys, two beautiful floral head bands that I bought on Etsy and lavender baby wash and lotion. I wrapped each gift before placing it in the box. I included a sweet card to the parents. I loved making everything for baby because her daddy and I were so close during his deployment. I never even heard a word from either of them. When the baby was about 2 months old I finally asked the mom on FB if the box ever arrived. She said "Oh, yes and I loved everything. You could sell that stuff you know." Little did she know, I DO sell that "stuff." I couldn't believe I never got an email, call or anything from them. When you spend around $100 on a gift, a little acknowledgment goes a long way. Lesson learned. Now I have to decide whether the person is "Quilt Worthy!
11-28-2012, 05:21 PM
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If the person has a track record of being ungrateful, don't bother. At least, not with a quilt.
If a person is notorious for not taking care of his/her things, don't bother.
Another way to look at the gift of a quilt - besides the out of pocket expense, count the actual time spent working on it - at whatever your regular pay per hour is (if reitired, use minimum wage) - How many people - especially acquaintances - do you spend $200 or more on?
11-28-2012, 05:30 PM
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I am grateful for all I get, because like so many of you, if I can't use it I know where to donate it and I am sure someone will use it. I would never want to discourage anyone from giving me anything......
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