Quilt hung, not cuddled

[Diane M.]

I am having a new experience and don't quite know how I feel about it. I made a twin size quilt for my 41 yr old daughter. She is going to hang my quilt, not cuddle in it. Mind you I pictured it tossed about by her kids (13 & 10), tossed over their legs when they were chilled and stuffed under a head on the couch when a pillow was wanted. Quite a new experience for me. Any grounding thoughts out there?
Diane in Wyoming

[Dawn S.]

Diane, Just try to remember it is being hugely appreciated, just not in the same way you had anticipated! It has a place of honor, for all to see and enjoy, as opposed to being hidden behind the couch or under the bed, were the last user may have forgotten about it. Hope that helps!

Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

[Betty J.]

Oh that is such a wonderful complement to your quilting.

[ANNE E.]

Whoever sees the quilt, your daughter will be able to say proudly "my Mum made that"
and seeing it hanging there every day will remind her of what a great Mother she has.
Anne

[wendy w.]

That's what I was going to say, she obviously loves it.

One you can make the kids one each but tell her first it's to be used :wink:

[Diane M.]

It was just an unexpected surprise.
Diane in Wyoming

[Margo C.]

I have found that the best way to give a quilt as a gift is with NO EXPECTATIONS!! I give it because I want to share.
However....I do pay attention to how the first quilt is received! And that determines if the receiver is "quilt-worthy" and will appreciate my work, or if I think they might be happier with a gift certificate to their favorite restaurant or store the next time!

Your daughter is definitely "quilt-worthy"!!!

[Diane M.]

I appreciate the input. There was definitely no disappointment whatsoever. Never did I expect to have a quilt of mine hung as art. Just unexpected.
Diane in Wyoming

[Teri L.]

Usually when I have that kind of startled reaction at something unexpected like this it usually means I'm thinking and there is a personal shift happening. Meaning that it's time for me to take a leap and dive in deeper or make a change (a positive change) in something I'm doing.
Perhaps it's time to: start competing, teach in a quilt shop or take on more challenging quilts.
What I find fascinating about this quilt is that the setting is unexpected, outside the norm and the whole thing from the piecing to the quilting is quite lovely.

Happy quilting!
Teri

[Teri L.]

What a wonderful point of view,Teri. I like the way you think, a lot. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I'll have to remember that.

Diane, your quilt is beautifully made and obviously greatly appreciated. Love the whole concept/design.

[Diane M.]

Thank you, Teri! Awesome thoughts. I will take it as a nudge. Maybe it is even to boost my confidence for the Mariners Quilt I am designing. I will spend some time in thought - while I am quilting.
Diane in Wyoming

[E.M. T.]

[E.M. T.]

I don't know if it is a grounding thought or not but I think it is a testimony to your daughter's pleasure of the quilt. She is treating it as a piece of art. Congratulations.

[Constance G.]

And Diane, if your quilt now needs a hanging sleeve, be sure to watch Ricky's helpful hints in the current TQS episode! :idea:

[Margo C.]

Here's a link to the episode with Ricky's technique:
watch/

And..... I posted a video a couple of years ago with a little different technique.
http://daily-blog/103-good-advice/15...isting-binding

Libby Lehman posted this one:
http://daily-blog/103-good-advice/15...y-quilt-sleeve

Sharon Pederson posted this one:
http://daily-blog/106-website-featur...hanging-sleeve

Just find a way that works for you!