Am I being to sensitive??
07-15-2011, 08:09 AM
#32
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You are not to sensitive. The quilt is adorable and I would be so proud to have had something like that when my boys were born. I think that unless you actually do anything by hand it cannot be appreciated for the time, value, and effort that goes into the project. One day when they are not so overwhelmed it will be appreciated.
07-15-2011, 08:22 AM
#36
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No, I know how you feel! I've made many quilts for many babies, and it always seems that the mothers are not impressed. I don't know if it's because they just don't appreciate hand-made, and prefer something with a
"brand name" or what. Since the last time I made one for a baby shower, though, I have decided not to do it anymore unless it was requested by a relative of the mother. I wanted to ask for the last one back ~ I really did. She made me feel like it would be the first thing in the yard-sale pile as soon as possible.
"brand name" or what. Since the last time I made one for a baby shower, though, I have decided not to do it anymore unless it was requested by a relative of the mother. I wanted to ask for the last one back ~ I really did. She made me feel like it would be the first thing in the yard-sale pile as soon as possible.
07-15-2011, 08:23 AM
#37
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Sometimes baby showers can be overwhelming- too many people, too much action, too many gifts, all crammed into a short period. Hence, I am saying that you can't judge how much they will "appreciate" your gift long term by that initial introduction in a less than perfect setting.
I am sure that the reaction will be different as they use it, an it becomes their favorite thing versus the store-bought items.
I am sure that the reaction will be different as they use it, an it becomes their favorite thing versus the store-bought items.
07-15-2011, 08:30 AM
#40
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Originally Posted by Charlee
No...I don't think you're being too sensitive! It's a darling quilt, and you did a wonderful job on it!
Maybe they think it was store bought as opposed to handmade? I'm less impressed with store bought items than I am with those that I know someone has taken the time to make for me...
Maybe they think it was store bought as opposed to handmade? I'm less impressed with store bought items than I am with those that I know someone has taken the time to make for me...
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