Crochet Glade Commercial

Actually I thought the crochet came off okay because there are lots of people who like that kind of crocheted object. I think of it the same way I think of needlepoint on plastic canvas and to each his own is a good motto.

What I object to is that it portrays old ladies in a very bad light. I think they still consider us wrinkled old wretches and might be very surprised at the energy and fashion sense, and certainly the artistic talent the old ladies I know have.

Lucille

Well, I think part of it is because in the Northern commercial they were talking about quilting and *using* knitting needles which, of course, is impossible (in my experience, anyway! :) ). There's nothing

Joan

That's one of the things that I was referring to when I said it portrayed crochet in a bad light. I just can't believe we were horrified over a mis-used word but don't have the same energy when there's an actual, almost overt disdain for those who crochet.

Dianne