tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555192333772926252.post1296437114016460376..comments2023-10-28T04:18:53.132-04:00Comments on Two Hippos: A Little Etiquette PSAtwo hipposhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12907652932679209251noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555192333772926252.post-1880477789952735062009-10-14T20:08:47.672-04:002009-10-14T20:08:47.672-04:00My policy on handmade gifts, and how to avoid the ...My policy on handmade gifts, and how to avoid the heartache of ungrateful recipients is this:<br />1. Do not surprise people with a handmade gift. Ask if they would like a quilt/sweater/whatever, and then, only if they ENTHUSIASTICALLY say yes, go ahead and make it for them. <br />1.b. if it is a garment, have them pick the pattern and materials. This way you know they will like it and they will get to anticipate it too.<br />2. Only give handmade gifts to those who are hand makers. People who like brand-new store-bought mall crap will not appreciate a handmade quilt. This is their problem, not yours. But you will have the sad result of them not appreciating your gorgeous work. Which is very lovely, by the way ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555192333772926252.post-47348379986448721232009-10-07T22:26:20.494-04:002009-10-07T22:26:20.494-04:00Here Here!!! Because of these reasons I stopped, f...Here Here!!! Because of these reasons I stopped, for a time, giving quilts as gifts. Only the special people get these now. Because it cost money, time, and energy to make a quilt and people just don't appreciate handmade gifts any more. What's up with that?!?<br /><br />I make my kids write out Thank You notes when ever they receive a gift, no matter how small.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10278862357169856114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555192333772926252.post-53170624281945408562009-10-05T22:06:43.927-04:002009-10-05T22:06:43.927-04:00I couldn't agree with you more. I've made...I couldn't agree with you more. I've made several quilty gifts (mostly for family) and it always seems like they feel that it is a "lesser" gift. And I think the age of Thank You notes is on the way out. After sending gifts to weddings, and for new babies, we hardly ever hear back from those receiving them (either gift or checks). If you are lucky enough to have attended the event, a general "Thanks to all" is sprayed across a crowded reception room. That's it! I've pretty much given up on giving quilts as gifts. I'd rather make them for charity.Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714577523744715551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555192333772926252.post-63793572966682585932009-10-05T20:33:22.935-04:002009-10-05T20:33:22.935-04:00Amen sista! I'm STILL waiting for a thank you...Amen sista! I'm STILL waiting for a thank you from my cousin - I sent her a cute quilt (I bought, not made, but it was a great price!) and a knitted Pooh hat - I put a lot of thought into this, and haven't gotten squat from her - I've resorted to making Facebook announcements that I am displeased. We'll see if I get a response.~Michelle~https://www.blogger.com/profile/04891637374696344976noreply@blogger.com