tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post8864831397060009106..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: She Hated It.Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-7304565256469499102014-01-14T16:25:31.629-05:002014-01-14T16:25:31.629-05:00Too bad she doesn't like it, she's cute as...Too bad she doesn't like it, she's cute as a bug in it! I do want to point out that your new year's song, in that robe, was one of the highlights of the season for me.lwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731797783816953087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-62555457854742086652014-01-07T16:33:50.005-05:002014-01-07T16:33:50.005-05:00I'm sorry your mom didn't like the coat an...I'm sorry your mom didn't like the coat and did no effort to hide it... I once did the exact same thing to my then boyfriend, now husband, so no permanent damage was done. I think it was for my birthday, and one of the first gifts he got me... He bought me a pair of earrings and I really hated them, I couldn't even pretend to like them... So he took them home with him and gave them to someone in his class... He never bought me jewelry again without my input...Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13696577284937091251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-7323977344003504872014-01-05T00:04:23.317-05:002014-01-05T00:04:23.317-05:00It's fab. I love it. But can I just say, as a ...It's fab. I love it. But can I just say, as a mother, you slap your head and say "Mothers!" - but if she's saying she'd like a solid color (like baby blue!) then you know her well enough that she is probably slapping her head on the way out, saying to herself "Children!" What could have possibly entered his head that I would want that?<br /><br />Also - did you consider and discuss overdyeing? I mean, apparently you whipped this up in an afternoon, so perhaps this is a case of more fun/easy to just make a new one than fix the old, but depending on the fiber content, something like a red or a strong yellow/gold overdye would tone it down a lot. No cure for the oversize pattern (which I love), but makes it a whole other thing. AmberCakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322637880008301537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-27168807225962769052014-01-03T15:00:36.896-05:002014-01-03T15:00:36.896-05:00It's missing a hat ...... would she have liked...It's missing a hat ...... would she have liked it then?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-68155789408519754312014-01-02T18:16:30.791-05:002014-01-02T18:16:30.791-05:00Your mother was a good sport to allow you to take ...Your mother was a good sport to allow you to take the photos. Prints are very subjective, and that one is very loud.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-68131763710620331142014-01-02T11:48:10.136-05:002014-01-02T11:48:10.136-05:00At 80+ your mom isn't interested in looking &q...At 80+ your mom isn't interested in looking "cute" and I totally get that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-62238399621227676482014-01-02T04:28:46.002-05:002014-01-02T04:28:46.002-05:00I'm not surprised at your brother-in-law's...I'm not surprised at your brother-in-law's reaction: <br />(1) Cheetah print <br />(2) Matching fabric to the wife's<br />Definite Oh No! choices :-)PeterAUSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-89076690891966426702014-01-01T17:38:27.157-05:002014-01-01T17:38:27.157-05:00So sorry to hear your Mother did not like the robe...So sorry to hear your Mother did not like the robe. You made the gift out of love and something done out of love is always right, even if the out come was not what you had hope for. Best Wishes to you this New Year.Gail G.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-17658725443894609562014-01-01T17:30:19.423-05:002014-01-01T17:30:19.423-05:00I generally don't make things for people for t...I generally don't make things for people for this reason. I couple of years ago, I made some embroidered napkins for my sister-in-law. I called her before Christmas and told her how excited I was about her gift, and how she had to act like she was happy with it. She did a wonderful job of showing her enthusiasm. I still don't know if it was feigned, and I don't care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-86800137783107435732014-01-01T15:50:55.724-05:002014-01-01T15:50:55.724-05:00What a totally typical older mom's reaction!! ...What a totally typical older mom's reaction!! You are not alone. When did they stop taping up our drawings on the refrigerator! Love your humor about the whole thing!Karen Tiefenwerthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11117709682626312547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-45229879314178153912014-01-01T10:27:04.656-05:002014-01-01T10:27:04.656-05:00I'm reading this post a little late and backwa...I'm reading this post a little late and backwards from your other posts so sorry - Anyway, even if your mom didn't care for it (oh, I'm just trying to take a little of the sting out for you) at least you look amazing in it during your New Year's Day song (which I LOVED). The robe really does put a smile on your face!Ally - Design Rewind Fashionsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-81327292020736031602014-01-01T09:20:46.747-05:002014-01-01T09:20:46.747-05:00Well, I won't comment regarding your mom. But...Well, I won't comment regarding your mom. But I will say, I think it is adorable and very cute on her. Heck, I'd even buy it from you. Happy new year and thank you for all of your wonderful posts! Best to Michael and the puppies.Alaskapsychhttp://alaskapsych.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-64281313562130498082014-01-01T02:42:30.349-05:002014-01-01T02:42:30.349-05:00This happens to me a lot! I sew for 2 opinionated...This happens to me a lot! I sew for 2 opinionated daughters who are only 10! But, they are in the makings of young women, women of all ages who get to a point of knowing what they like, and that is a good thing. Boys/men are sooooo much easier to please. I can make anything for my 12 year old son and he is pleased as can be. It's just the nature of how we are wired I think. When I make something that my girls don't like, they still want it so they can CUT IT UP and use it for a craft project of their own....sigh.Sewing by Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073228812439584262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-83703177562951491752013-12-31T21:11:26.994-05:002013-12-31T21:11:26.994-05:00Uggh... this has happened to me twice with my MIL....Uggh... this has happened to me twice with my MIL. The first time I made her a pant and top pajama set which she couldn't even pretend to like... off to GoodWill. The second time I crocheted her a hat with a pattern and yarn that she picked out and she hated it. Now I only sew for my kids and maybe my husband if he's lucky. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787901606278168542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-27959191933662580312013-12-31T17:42:43.091-05:002013-12-31T17:42:43.091-05:00Hi, I do understand what you are saying. But I wo...Hi, I do understand what you are saying. But I would like to point out that I wasn't talking about Peter's mother, however, merely my reaction to my own experiences! Peter's mom is, in general, adorable.Leigh Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17459054294111375380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-71753090948230014202013-12-31T17:34:31.377-05:002013-12-31T17:34:31.377-05:00oops can't please everyone! loving it....beste...oops can't please everyone! loving it....bestest to you and yours in 2014<br />Daisy j<br />Ashley cramphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685052671389691119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-74222530257237765972013-12-31T16:50:40.627-05:002013-12-31T16:50:40.627-05:00Sorry she nixed that robe... but she does want you...Sorry she nixed that robe... but she does want you to make her a solid colored one! So she does have respect for your skills. You can always sell that robe or any of your other handmade garments on eBay or etsyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-43597841701991095242013-12-31T16:21:01.624-05:002013-12-31T16:21:01.624-05:00I love the robe---too bad about your mum. Mine ne...I love the robe---too bad about your mum. Mine never liked anything I got her--she was uber picky. Such is life.sewgreathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03588997141671229711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-20751166894047382962013-12-31T16:14:43.472-05:002013-12-31T16:14:43.472-05:00Wasn't it going to be a wearable muslin to beg...Wasn't it going to be a wearable muslin to begin with? You had fun, it fits and she'd wear one in her color - Win win win. <br /><br />I only make stuff for folks that I know will like and appreciate it. Too many ingrates out there that can't say a simple thank you or even that they received a box in the mail. Completely inexcusable in a Facebook world. So now I have a LOT more free sewing time for me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821580791160333560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-30220174899227100842013-12-31T15:03:22.735-05:002013-12-31T15:03:22.735-05:00Awe.. It's really cute, and so sweet that you ...Awe.. It's really cute, and so sweet that you made it for her!..I guess when you get to be that age you have the right to be finicky..angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928065238345574964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-11895463434620377712013-12-31T13:22:08.548-05:002013-12-31T13:22:08.548-05:00It's not just the older folks. Two years ago I...It's not just the older folks. Two years ago I spent a LONG time (and quilts are not cheap to make) making a quilt for my out-of-town niece's wedding and didn't receive any kind of acknowledgement (not even that it had arrived at her parent's home), let alone a thank-you until several months later my husband said something to his sister-in-law wondering if we needed to file a claim against the post office. I then received a very terse thank-you post card. I imagine their dog is enjoying the quilt. After another similar experience for another bride, I have sworn off quilts as wedding gifts period. I don't think I'm that out of touch with trends but I vowed then that I won't make something without the recipient actually wanting something hand-made and willing to be involved in color selection etc. or I know without any doubts that they will love it. Pamela Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258201503466059586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-49806997437354749982013-12-31T13:19:43.076-05:002013-12-31T13:19:43.076-05:00I totally agree -- except it was a spur-of-the-mom...I totally agree -- except it was a spur-of-the-moment decision to make it. My mom had no idea I was sewing anything for her.Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-38164709437566349462013-12-31T13:12:04.051-05:002013-12-31T13:12:04.051-05:00Well, congrats for actually sewing for your mom: m...Well, congrats for actually sewing for your mom: my sisters and I learned years ago not to invest our time, energy and money in projects for Mother. She will invariably a) find the tiniest flaw in an otherwise perfectly sewn garment and pontificate on how much better she could have done it, or b) give a wan smile and tepid thanks, relegate the garment to the depths of her cedar closet and go on wearing her usual Kohl's bargain rack knits. An eye for impeccable detail and horribly bad taste make her impossible to please, so I usually just send her a fruitcake (which sounds malicious, but she does love them)! <br />If only our mothers could be more JoAnn Worley. Or Phyllis Diller. Your mom definitely seems to be a good sport: the photos of her in the robe are adorable.Edselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03111541133082475751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-16165450129646978052013-12-31T13:07:04.141-05:002013-12-31T13:07:04.141-05:00Since so many readers are commenting on your mothe...Since so many readers are commenting on your mother (with comments like "would if have killed her to pretend to like it", etc.) I'm going to stick up for her. Since you both knew you were going to sew her a robe (after returning the store bought robe), wouldn't it have been better to ask her what she wanted? Or to buy fabric specifically for this project, instead of pulling thrift store material out of your stash? She's not being crochety (sp?) to want something nice and soft for a robe. I know I can't please my 20-something daughter with any fabric or pattern I choose for her. I just don't seem to hit on her style, and it frustrates me. But should I force her to wear something that I envision? That's not really fair to my daughter. And after your fall purge, you may appreciate that your mom doesn't really need to have an extra terry cloth robe with material from the '70s hanging around her house. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-91720967788397216812013-12-31T12:09:28.190-05:002013-12-31T12:09:28.190-05:00Oh Peter, that's disappointing! If I were to g...Oh Peter, that's disappointing! If I were to guess based on just looking at the photos in this post, I would have thought that she *loved* the robe. She certainly looks adorable in it. (And it's for indoor use only, so doesn't it only matter if it's comfy and warm?...)<br /><br />I find that choosing fabrics for others is a slippery slope. In my case, I have a number of young nephews and nieces who are still very much into prescribed gender colour schemes. I made them toys this year (I'd never have the patience to sew clothes for them that they would outgrow in a matter of months), and I really tried to break out of boy/girl colours -- but then you wonder if they might like the gift less. I can only imagine that you were trying to throw a fun, expected print into your mom's daily routine.<br /><br />Oh well -- just remember that making the robe did bring out your creativity and generosity, and hang on to that. Happy new year!Carmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14907908166889197887noreply@blogger.com