Fast forward a few months and the Bright Hexagon Quilt is still sitting waiting for some attention and a co-worker is expecting a new grandson. There is a lot more to the story but the bottom line was that I really felt like giving the quilt to her was the right thing to do even though the baby-to-be was several states away, it might be a while before she saw him, and he truly did not need a thing. I tried to talk myself out of it because she might take it the wrong way.
In the end, I couldn't get over the feeling in my heart that she needed the quilt. So I wrapped it up real pretty and gave it to her.
Oh my. It was one of those times that I could not anticipate or explain, but boy was it the right thing to do. The look on her face and the story she told me - I'll never forget it.
Before I didn't worry much about selling a product. Now I really don't. My sewing ability is something I need to use to bless others. This quilt was a big reminder of that to me.
Linking up to Confessions of a Fabric Addict to share finishes.
I love this quilt. I've made a few kaleidoscope quilts and love the results. Hexagon quilts tend to look more difficult than they are. Like you, I cannot sell a quilt. I can't count the quilts I have given away. I was making quilts for retiring coworkers until someone made it feel like an obligation. This year I found Hands2Help. I will concentrate on this and similar causes in the future.
ReplyDeleteGlad your quilt found the perfect home. It is special to share our talents with those who have a need, however, I hope you will not give up also selling some. We can share in many different ways.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is just lovely! I love the story about giving it to your co-worker. I’m like you in regard to selling my jewelry. My goal is to get the cost of supplies back. But I’m often just as happy giving my pieces away.
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