Shawl lady Posted June 19, 2011 Hello everyone! I hail from Pennsylvania and have been crocheting since 1992. I am 31 years old and most of the time do not relate well to many people my own age. I make prayer shawls with my free time, and recently began crocheting silk shawls for my bridesmaids in my upcoming wedding. I am having mixed feelings about giving them to the ladies, simply from reactions of my fiance's family to the idea of it. His niece is in the wedding party. Has anyone ever had an issue of being unsure about giving away a creation? Did you ever worry that the person would just toss it in a corner and leave it there, not seeing the love put into making it for them? Thank you and I am so glad I found a group that has the same interest as I do! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idagammy Posted June 19, 2011 Hello from Lewisburg, PA! I'm always unsure about my crocheted gifts, but have learned that usually we are our own worst critics. Give the bridesmaids the shawls. I'm sure they'll love them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawl lady Posted June 19, 2011 idagammy, I am from the Carlisle area! Nice to meet you! It is nice to know that we all can be hard on our own work. Thank you for the encouragement. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tampa Doll Posted June 19, 2011 Hi:hi and welcome:welcome from the West Coast of Florida. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crochetluvknot Posted June 19, 2011 to the ville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goodtaste Posted June 19, 2011 Hello and welcome to Crochetville! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missmaxx Posted June 19, 2011 Hi and welcome to crochetville! I'm from near Johnstown. Where in PA are you? On the wedding shawls..... it's YOUR wedding. Make and give those beautiful silk shawls. happy crocheting, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelerlady Posted June 19, 2011 Hi and welcome for York, PA. I think you should give them the shawls. That would be a beautiful and personal gift.! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monique39 Posted June 20, 2011 Welcome from Mn.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cat3crazy Posted June 20, 2011 Hi and to Crochetville from the west side of Michigan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crafty Witch Posted June 20, 2011 Hi there from Philly. Like the other Pennsylvanians, I wanna know what part of the state you're in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannytme Posted June 20, 2011 hello and welcome to the "ville". I think they will love the shawls. You just can't please everyone. Give them with love and don't worry about the rest. Latrobe, pa. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
segi1974 Posted June 20, 2011 from Warminster, Pa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawl lady Posted June 20, 2011 I am from Carlisle, PA. It is about 25 miles west of Harrisburg and home of the Car Show. Does anyone know of it? Thank you for the support. I refuse to be one of those mean brides that makes her bridesmaids do things for me and dictate every detail. The shawls are their thank you gifts, not required wear for the wedding. Although I loved theirs so much I am making one for me now in white. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terri/LadySorce Posted June 20, 2011 Howdy from Oklahoma Welcome to Crochetville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pebbles Posted June 21, 2011 Hello,welcome to Crochetville. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cshort Posted June 23, 2011 Hello from south Florida! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Crochet Fanatic Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) Hello and welcome to the 'Ville!! I am from the Lehigh Valley! Those silk shawls sound like they are beautiful!! And it is your wedding, so try not to fret over what one person says. I have learned in life that you can not please everyone no matter how hard you try. (Believe me I have tried!) You are a very thoughful, beautiful woman to make all of those shawls with love and give them to your bridesmaids. Edited June 23, 2011 by The Crochet Fanatic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CraftyZone Posted June 23, 2011 Welcome to Crochetville from Delaware. It is your wedding and your day and i think shawls will make a wonderful gift. We all worry when we make things if it will be appreciated but you have to let go and just enjoy making it hope for the best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
