Why am I having a hard time letting it go?
#21
Originally Posted by Rachelcb80
I'm getting ready to fly up and visit my family in WA on Thursday and I've got the bargello I made all folded up and ready to give to my mom. For some dumb reason I'm having a really hard time with letting it go. I suppose it's because I lived and breathed that quilt for a month solid trying to get it ready to take with me. That's the only reason I can think of because I really don't like the quilt for myself. The colors aren't ones I'd pick out for myself, and I have no use for it. It was intended for my mom from the get go so it's not like I ever once thought about keeping it.
Does anyone else have this issue with gift quilts, or am I just goofy?
Does anyone else have this issue with gift quilts, or am I just goofy?
#22
Originally Posted by Wills' grammy
I sounded harsh earlier, I am sorry. My mom died 2 years ago and I wish she was here now. She would just love looking at your pretty quilt and all the others. You aren't really giving it away...she will keep it for you, let her "borrow" it fora while.
#23
Originally Posted by 2 Doods
DH had a hard time with one of my last ones. I made a Bento Box for my cousin's daughter. It was a wedding gift. DH wanted to keep the quilt and buy the couple a toaster instead. He still misses it. Guess I should make another for him so he will stop whining. :lol:
#24
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 3,155
Originally Posted by Wills' grammy
Thank God you still have your Mother! She worked many years raising you, she will treasure your creation and if you think its hard to part with a quilt...wait until the the kids leave home!
Beautiful quilt.
#27
Power Poster
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 18,726
Aww, yes..I have the same trouble but only sometimes. I think it has to do with the amount of love you put into the project to begin with. If the giftee is someone you REALLY love, you put more into the project, then the project is Really loved too....makes it harder to part with...just MHO... Your Mother will absolutely love that quilt though!
#28
Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Flemington, Missouri
Posts: 20
Wills' grammy is right about having still having your mother. I, too lost my mother just about a week before I lost my husband.
You will be attach to the quilt because you invest so many hours into it and it seem to becomes a part of you, but think of the pleasure your mom will have to get something from her daughter. By the way it looks beautiful. Your mom will love it.
You will be attach to the quilt because you invest so many hours into it and it seem to becomes a part of you, but think of the pleasure your mom will have to get something from her daughter. By the way it looks beautiful. Your mom will love it.
#30
Originally Posted by dglvr
I'm sure once you see the love for the quilt that your mom will have you'll know the beautifal quilt you made for her will be loved and cherished.
Where in Washington does your mom live?
Where in Washington does your mom live?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
nanna-up-north
Main
25
01-24-2016 11:01 AM