tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post6780723323602833533..comments2024-01-24T05:27:42.654-06:00Comments on Coloradolady: The Price Of Making A QuiltColoradoladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16312809532968928183noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-27004071945852352102012-11-01T14:48:30.948-05:002012-11-01T14:48:30.948-05:00My wife and I were given a number of quilts for ou...My wife and I were given a number of quilts for our wedding. One was done by a church. One was made by my brother. That quilt is my favorite and has been used for our bed over the course of our marriage, (23 years and counting). I truly appreciated the effort and work that went into each quilt. Keep up the good work. <br />* I really like the Cowgirl quilt. Illuminating.<br /><br />Owen Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-58729570760619845602012-01-07T18:33:03.404-06:002012-01-07T18:33:03.404-06:00Some people need a gift of a book of manners! Ha!
...Some people need a gift of a book of manners! Ha!<br />Your quilts are works of art. They can not be reproduced or made in mass quantities. I once wanted a store bought quilt because we want a red and white bed cover and even I hesitated and another scooped it away! :(<br />There is nothing like a gift hand crafted. I wish I could afford to purchase everything like this! There is no quality better than crafted by an individual for an individual. Hugs AnneAnnesphamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09355786666073982088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-14620387635497946742012-01-04T17:00:02.912-06:002012-01-04T17:00:02.912-06:00I struggle with commenting here but feel I must. ...I struggle with commenting here but feel I must. FIRST let me say that yes the people who receive handmade gifts and don't appreciate them need to learn manners. Second (and I know I'm too much of a "Polly Ana") but I believe that they just really have ABSOLUTLY NO IDEA how much time and care went into trying to make the perfect gift. They don't realize that for months (days, weeks, hours, whatever) they were all you thought about as you were crafting their special gift. The ones that don't appreciate the time or money that went into the gifts have never crafted themselves.<br /><br />I must admit that as a child I never appreciated the gifts my mother would make as I always thought they were cheap. I wanted a new scarf and glove set that were store bought because I felt the handmade stuff labeled me as poor. Boy was I dumb. But it was a stereo type that was perpetuated by my peers too. I've gotten serious about gifting handmade items too, and am hurt by the lack of appreciation as well. I just try to remember that non-crafters or non-creative people just don't understand that it isn't about cost. It is about time and love. Although the cost is pretty high too.suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16972719320760604258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-31841790508749397392012-01-03T20:01:56.291-06:002012-01-03T20:01:56.291-06:00Oh Suzanne,
all I can say about those people and I...Oh Suzanne,<br />all I can say about those people and I use that term sparingly(sp) is HOW RUDE!!! I do so depise people like that!! I made my MIL a beautiful scrapbook page that featured her with her three grandchildren and her great grandson, I found it sitting in the floor beside her dresser turned to the wall!! I promptly brought it home and took it out of the frame, put another scrapbook layout of my beloved Hershey man who has gone to Rainbow Ridge in it and hung it on the wall. I took that gift back 5 years ago and she has never mentioned it!! So, I know how much people can hurt you! I made my BIL a framed layout with him, his Harley Davidson bike, and his grandson on it and he displays it in his office at work!! I love your quilts and I am so sorry that those people hurt your feelings! You are so sweet to make a quilt for your follower and her hubbie!!<br />Hugs,Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10875560510128888168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-84953488168978261922012-01-02T18:59:52.165-06:002012-01-02T18:59:52.165-06:00Your quilts are works of art and in my opinion, a ...Your quilts are works of art and in my opinion, a gift like this is priceless. You do put your heart and soul into it and I can't imagine not being thrilled to receive such a gift. I wish I had a quilter in my family!<br /><br />Happy New Year!<br /><br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12666343108502030118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-12451788197038111032012-01-02T14:00:11.226-06:002012-01-02T14:00:11.226-06:00You've come a long way, baby! I remember your ...You've come a long way, baby! I remember your first quilt experience, and now you're creating pieces of art without a pattern! Wow!<br /><br /><br />Happy New Year!SmilingSallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479373067844173653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-46979672120630908002012-01-02T12:08:30.672-06:002012-01-02T12:08:30.672-06:00This post was not a rant. It was a lesson. To an...This post was not a rant. It was a lesson. To anyone who does not 'get' the cost of being creative. And yes, what you make is 'art' - and you make beautiful art work by the way!!<br /><br />I really enjoyed reading what you wrote simply because you made all the points in a nice way and it makes sense. We all only have so much time to spend, and when we spend our time creating things for people we love and then have that treated like it was cheap or 'oh here, have this!' it does make you feel unappreciated. It has happened to me, so this post was nice to read. <br />Happy New Year and let the past stay there!! This is 2012 now and this year, all your hard work and fun times will be appreciated by millions!! ;-) Especially when you post your pics on the blog!!! <br /><br />Have a super fantastic January! Only the best for you this year!!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13655217461685123025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-21212293153895068672012-01-02T11:49:08.185-06:002012-01-02T11:49:08.185-06:00Your cross quilt is magnificent. When I enlarged ...Your cross quilt is magnificent. When I enlarged the picture, I was amazed at how beautiful the pieced background was.<br />Sometimes it's important to rant about a subject that has really caused you pain. This is certainly something that touches all quilters. We were at the home of one of my husband's relatives and saw one of the children open a birthday gift with a huge frown on her face, then open the card and shake it upside down saying, "Is that all there is?" Luckily, the gift was a toy, not a quilt. I can't imagine the reaction if it was something homemade.<br />Your quilts are works of art. Hopefully, the future recipients of your kindness will appreciate them.KatieQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402499142649295188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-78638243497923288842012-01-02T09:39:33.104-06:002012-01-02T09:39:33.104-06:00I may be on several different lists, but never wil...I may be on several different lists, but never will you find me on a "quilt abuse" one. I love and appreciate quilts. I treasure them all. Nothing finer than when someone personally takes the time and work to make me anything. You blessed me dearly with one. Carie still thinks it is the prettiest one I have. It is on one of my beds as a spread. Thank you. I love all these you have shared today.LVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01853494568526683537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-72273787747299303832012-01-02T07:14:27.921-06:002012-01-02T07:14:27.921-06:00Never fear, there are many of us who covet your qu...Never fear, there are many of us who covet your quilts. That has to be nearly as high flattery as imitation. <br /><br />I once heard of a woman who made a Double Wedding Ring Quilt for a newly married couple, and soon found it being used as the dogs bed in the barn. There is simply no accounting for taste or manners.<br /><br />Certainly the New Year will not only be full of blessings but blessed stitching also!MomWaldsPlacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13203303302803775220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-31086945047795150272012-01-02T06:07:20.839-06:002012-01-02T06:07:20.839-06:00I hate to say this but the person that did not val...I hate to say this but the person that did not value your quilt did not value you in my opinion. It is so sad that people put a value on commercial mass produced items instead of something made with love.When I receive something handmade I know that that person really thought of pleasing me as they were making it and it means all the more.PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278041200437040139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-43085158390451292232012-01-01T21:13:13.938-06:002012-01-01T21:13:13.938-06:00Personally I would rather have a gift made with lo...Personally I would rather have a gift made with loving, caring hands rather than something bought in a store. To me a gift is something from the heart, something a person really wants the recipient to have. It seems more and more people prefer gift cards or plain old money. And frankly it makes me not even want to give gifts.<br /><br />Wishing you a blessed 2012, my blogger friend!Oklahoma Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10053304659210754009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-50828933035975996172012-01-01T20:27:40.112-06:002012-01-01T20:27:40.112-06:00How sad that someonw can't appreciate the love...How sad that someonw can't appreciate the love behind the quilt. I am fortunate that most of my family treasures what I make. One person complained about the borders on her quilt. She'll never get another. <br />Your quilts are gorgeous. Enjoy the process for yourself. Congrats on the machine quilting. Learning to machine quilt smalls is on my list for this year. <br />Happy New Year.<br />RhondaRhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17795081104677489453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-83325117316201214202012-01-01T20:15:46.640-06:002012-01-01T20:15:46.640-06:00I think all quilters understand your dilemma. Luck...I think all quilters understand your dilemma. Luckily there are a few in our families who understand. As a matter of fact, my daughter bought a handmade quilt at my sister-in-law's garage sale that had been a gift to my sister-in-law from her mother-in-law (if you can follow). My daughter (although unrelated to the quilt maker) appreciated what had gone into it's creation, thanks to her mother :) I think that, in addition to the money invested, we have invested a piece of ourselves in our quilts. P.S. Your quilts are lovely!!!!Miss Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10691152819794851137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-43584824191928318892012-01-01T20:04:53.300-06:002012-01-01T20:04:53.300-06:00Thank you for posting this; glad to hear I am not ...Thank you for posting this; glad to hear I am not the only one to have this response. Sadly, most people have no idea how much a precious piece of us a handmade item is..or the cost that went into them. <br />Again, thank you for sharing this...your quilt work is absolutely beautiful!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04644117901228961804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-41765355957464251162012-01-01T19:34:45.750-06:002012-01-01T19:34:45.750-06:00Suzanne that must hurt so much!! I know my Mom us...Suzanne that must hurt so much!! I know my Mom use to quilt and I have one she made the top of for me and my MIL quilted by hand! It is a treasure I am passing on to my oldest daughter..made by both of her Grandmothers. I love quilts and found a small Christmas quilt last year at the thrift shop...I was honored to purchase it and treasure it as obviously someone else did not. I pray this year your 2012 quilts are met with joy as they provide warmth and comfort! hugs, LindaLinda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-67816166005562666672012-01-01T19:11:28.929-06:002012-01-01T19:11:28.929-06:00Your quilts are amazingly beautiful!! I'm sorr...Your quilts are amazingly beautiful!! I'm sorry those you've given them to don't appreciate all the work, time and love you put into them! I've given gifts that were very well thought out,and purposeful and felt the sting of the receiver not appreciating them or even saying thank you as well. It's not wrong to guard your heart against those kinds of hurts in the future, but don't stop reaching out in love-just like with your last quilt, you will find someone who will be ecstatic for one!<br /><br />Hugs!Bargain Hunting Treasure Seekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09357232422400947985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-23220597000030664332012-01-01T19:08:10.733-06:002012-01-01T19:08:10.733-06:00Unfortunately, there are some people who are going...Unfortunately, there are some people who are going to be unappreciative no matter what someone does for them. They are just generally unhappy people. I have only pity for them. They miss all of the beauty in life. <br />I can tell you that the quilt you gave Juli and Brian for a wedding gift is immensely treasured and holds a special place in their home. Thanks again.patti.khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815557054312823121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-61158136539198809822012-01-01T17:41:32.783-06:002012-01-01T17:41:32.783-06:00You are an amazIng quilter! I have my grandmother&...You are an amazIng quilter! I have my grandmother's quilts that my mom gave me and LOVE them! I've not sewn many quilts, and have two to finish, but I sure have enough fabric to make, oh maybe, 5-10!! (I made myself stop buying fabric). Thanks for sharing it all with us. There are silly people everywhere.♥♫Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116154641827479893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-50781657603039762012-01-01T17:36:41.346-06:002012-01-01T17:36:41.346-06:00I'm now very careful as to who gets my quilts....I'm now very careful as to who gets my quilts. I've had the same experiences you have had. If I don't know in advance it will be treasured, they won't get one! My grandkids, 11 & 16, know the value of quilts and love them. In fact my grandson, even tho' he has quilts of his own, has commandeered, one that I built for his Dad when he was in high school. Quilts in that household are well loved! Hugs! ToniQuilty Consciencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16427576384333038266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-66208712172484947702012-01-01T17:36:30.468-06:002012-01-01T17:36:30.468-06:00Beautiful quilts and they are all priceless when y...Beautiful quilts and they are all priceless when you stop and think about it- mean so much to those who receive them! I have 1/2 dozen quilts from Bill's grandmother and wouldn't sell a one for a millon dollars!<br /><br />Happy New Year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-80816423248311924202012-01-01T17:02:30.911-06:002012-01-01T17:02:30.911-06:00These are such lovely quilts, Suzanne. Anyone who ...These are such lovely quilts, Suzanne. Anyone who doesn't appreciate their "value" doesn't deserve one, in my opinion. My mother is a quilter, and nothing is more special to me than a gift made by her hands. Money can't buy that.Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358977156569393289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924158834708722465.post-43215765769021038412012-01-01T16:57:43.057-06:002012-01-01T16:57:43.057-06:00I understand. I made a baby quilt for a girl we w...I understand. I made a baby quilt for a girl we went to church with a couple of years ago--never received a note or anything. It broke my heart! You had some beautiful quilt finishes for 2011! :)Denise :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07306906507013593208noreply@blogger.com