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    Old 07-07-2010, 05:47 AM
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    Mine are mostly gifts for family. I do have quite a baby quilt collection going and no babies to give to. Hmm, for now they sit in a basket!
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    Old 07-07-2010, 05:49 AM
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    I am still a beginner, but so far I have kept mine. They are just too much work to give away. But then, I have no grandkids, my son isn't interested, and my sister makes beautiful quilts that she has spread out to the family members already. Maybe in time I will give away, but for now, I am not.

    I really admire those who can give them away.
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    Old 07-07-2010, 05:49 AM
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    I have given everyone of mine away so far! I have started one for my spare bedroom, but can't seem to get motivated to finish it when I have so many other projects I'm working on. One of these days.
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    Old 07-07-2010, 06:04 AM
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    I kept about the first ten, given away about 30. Now, I make quilts that I like and when someone sees one they like, it becomes theirs.
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    Old 07-07-2010, 06:06 AM
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    I give almost everything away!
    I make alot of donation quilt for a children's cancer program
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    Old 07-07-2010, 06:07 AM
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    Originally Posted by tortoisethreads
    Mine are mostly gifts for family. I do have quite a baby quilt collection going and no babies to give to. Hmm, for now they sit in a basket!
    That's a good idea though. My Mom has made tons of knitted afghans for all the grands and great grands. She loves to keep busy and when another baby comes she can have one ready.
    I have to say I'm half and half with how many quilts I've kept and given.
    I've collected vintage baby quilts b/c I love them and hope someday my kids will for their kids. If not I can keep them :D:D
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    Old 07-07-2010, 06:08 AM
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    I only have one quilt that I have made. I do have some WIPs that will be for me.
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    Old 07-07-2010, 06:15 AM
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    Some I keep, some I give away (like my avatar) to famiy and friends, some are given to charity.
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    Old 07-07-2010, 06:20 AM
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    Since I have a larger family, 14 children, I make many quilts for my family but I have probably given away the same amount as donation quilts or gifts. I also do some consignment quilts but usually not more then two a year or so.
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    Old 07-07-2010, 06:23 AM
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    Originally Posted by quiltingfan
    Have made for us and for others. i like to keep them mostly, I stress over them to much when they are to be given away.
    Wow so true! Reading that I realized I do too. When I am making it for some one besides my family I always worry and stress more if they will like it.
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