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by toogie ( edited 24 Oct 2018 ) 24 Oct 2018

Good afternoon Cuties. I made a 'Christmas' journal still using my Christmas scrap, from the runner I made the other day. I admit I had to piece the front and back, to have enough for the outer cover, but I think one would have to examine the spine, to see where I sewed it together. Look here at second pic. I really like the vintage look of this fabric and wanted to use it all.

I was reminded of a journal I made a Cutie. She professed how much she loved hers and wrote in it daily. I am glad she likes hers and I know how much it means to her. She is a special person and special to me. She wouldn't hurt anyone for the world.
On the otherhand....
Did I tell you what happened on our last bus trip?

As most of you know, I make and GIVE away GIFTS, as we play games on the journeys, to pass the time. I take pride in my work, but my feelings were hurt one day, when something I never experienced before, happened.
We stop about every two hours for restroom breaks. In between those stops, is when we play games. It doesn't cost to play and you can participate or not, so everything is FREE.
Well, I usually hold up the gift we are playing for, before we know who wins, to make it fair. I usually don't remember who gets what, as happened in this case.
We had made a bathroom/refreshment stop, after playing some games. When we loaded back onto the bus, I am usually waiting in the rear of the bus, so I can count to make sure we have everyone.
When everyone was accounted for and we were set to go, I sat down in my seat only to discover I had sat down on a gift I had given previously. It was a larger clutch purse, fully lined with all seams enclosed with a strap. I held it in my hand and looked across at my niece.
She asked,"where did that come from?"
I told her," I found it in my seat, so I guess the person that won it, didn't want it, so she gave it back."
My niece couldn't believe it! These were 'ladies' that were new to us and we really didn't know, but maybe 2 or 3, before the trip.
I told my friend Kathy, when we got in our room and were in our beds that night. Kathy was upset for me and I told her to just forget it. She exclaimed and I thought 'How ungrateful!'.
So when MY Cutie (lol) recently told me how much she enjoys her gift, it warmed my heart....Love you Cuties!-Toogie

ps.I quilted my fabric and made 2 more Christmas journals.

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by sebsews 27 Oct 2018

Your journal covers are so nice! I hurt me to think of what happened to you on the clutch story. You are so giving to others and I know your heart is in every item you make. Hugs, Suzanna

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toogie by toogie 28 Oct 2018

You're correct on all accounts, thanks!

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by pennifold 25 Oct 2018

Gorgeous work once again Toogie. Sorry about the purse issue, some people! Love your work and your generous heart. Love Chris

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toogie by toogie 25 Oct 2018

Thanks Chris, you know how I love doing this!

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by lhart 25 Oct 2018

I love your fabric choices for your journals - you do such beautiful work.

I was just thinking about the clutch story above, maybe the winner gave it back to you because she doesn't prefer clutches and thought another winner of a game might enjoy it more. (She just didn't know how to go about it) You are a very caring and generous person!

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toogie by toogie 25 Oct 2018

I also thought she may not like clutches in general (not because it was 'home made'), but she could have left a note explaining why she returned it. It made me feel it was not good enough for her. Oh well, it's water under the bridge and I've crossed over. It doesn't matter now.
Thanks for appreciating what I enjoy doing so much.

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by babash 24 Oct 2018

How rude of someone to do that. She could have just kept it and given it away when she got home.

All your prizes are well made and look great.

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toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2018

Thank you very much. I wasn't looking for compliments, only to say how thoughtless some people are of another's feelings, not to mention the work they did and it was FREE.

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by shirley124 24 Oct 2018

Sorry to read the above story. Your gifts are beautiful and I would love to receive one. She did not have to play if she knew what the prize was going to be. I am sure whoever gets this journal will treasure it. Love and Hugs

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toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2018

I know you and other Cuties would not be like that.

Even though people get older, some don't get any nicer. Thanks for the lovin' hugs!

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by sewdeb edited 25 Oct 2018

I am so very sorry all your effort, time and love that you put into a gift wasn't appreciated. I know how you feel. I made some gifts for some people, only to have them sell the gifts right away and even tell me they sold the gifts! I was hurt that they didn't want to keep what I had made them. I guess it was kind of a backhanded compliment - they thought my stuff was good enough to sell, but that was the last handmade gift they will be getting from me. I would feel honored to receive any of the gifts you make for your trips - they're beautiful and you put so much thought into each and every one. HUGS*, Deb

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toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2018

Ah Deb, that's why I like it here, you all understand.
It almost felt like a slap in the face (almost-lol) when I found it....

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by crafter2243 Moderator 24 Oct 2018

Love your book cover. I am so sorry to read about the ungrateful person. I love everything that is made for me, because it took time to produce it. I cherish them all. Well there are all kinds of people and some do not think of the affect they have with their actions.

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toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2018

I call them selfish. Thinking only of their self. I'm ok now.

I had one lady come leave a check with me, for a trip and found me, in my sewing room making bus gifts. I had the gifts laid out, counting them and relayed the story about the clutch, without naming the woman as I really don't know who it was anyway. This lady said to be sure she got that clutch when we played again. She loved it and how dare someone treat me like that! 'Seriously', she said,' I want the clutch.'
So see there are all kinds..the gratefuls and the ungratefuls the selfless and the selfish

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by dragonflyer 24 Oct 2018

Lovely journal, Toogie...I feel so very sad for those who cannot graciously accept a gift from the heart....on the bright side, you now have the opportunity to give this precious gift to someone who will love it!

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toogie by toogie 24 Oct 2018

Like a lady named Sandra. She wants it, she said.

I too wonder how miserable they have to be, to not enjoy a gift, freely given. It is sad....

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