The quilt that almost wasn't!

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05-20-2014, 06:44 PM

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Cheshirecatquilter

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It's really lovely, and I don't even like baskets, but you could send this one my way!

05-20-2014, 07:03 PM

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sewbizgirl

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It's so pretty! I love your baskets.

05-20-2014, 09:18 PM

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Teddybear Lady

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Your quilt is beautiful! My mom will be 80 in June and she sometimes says things that make me just look at her funny. I guess when you get that age, you can say what you want. haha

05-22-2014, 05:46 PM

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debbieoh

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Just beautiful you should be very proud

05-23-2014, 07:59 AM

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CorgiNole

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Beautiful quilt. It will be enjoyed and cherished, even if it isn't your mom.

Cheers, K

05-23-2014, 08:12 AM

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SueSew

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Lovely! and the background fabric you chose is so beautiful, with the birds and flowers.

05-23-2014, 05:29 PM

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EmiliasNana

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sewmom

Thank you for appreciating my work. Knowing Mom, she won't say anything to me and may tell all her friends about the quilt I made her, saying she likes it but it's too big. Lol i have learned that she probably isn't going to change and I wanted her to have a quilt from me. If she doesn't use it, then it will be like new when I get it back. LOL

I'm risking the same thing this fall when I make my mom a bedspread size quilt for her 90th birthday. She is getting dementia and can be child-like critical at times. This is not how she was until recently however, so know it is part of her aging process. In other words, she tells it like it is. If she doesn't like it, she will tell you. I know she loves me and will be honored I made something for her, will show it to her friends (if she remembers, sigh), but if she thinks it's too warm or too big or too bold, she will probably tell me. The lap quilt I made her for Christmas 2012 is still draped over the back of her recliner, probably unused, but in a place of honor.