On Topic Rant - Sort of long

On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:57:52 -0600, steve wrote (in article ):

No quilt police, so no definition of what a "real" quilt is. At least that's what I think.

I'll refrain from commenting any further on the lady in question.

Maureen

As many have said, just don't give her comments any more thought. People who find they must belittle others to feel good about themselves are not worth thinking about. Life it too short for that. Besides it takes up quilting time so stop worrying about her comments and get back to quilting!!!!

You're not wrong (you knew that already) and you have plenty of company! There's room in quilting for all sorts, and no quilt police. Although some people seem inclined to try! Roberta in D

"steve" schrieb im Newsbeitrag news: snipped-for-privacy@corp.supernews.com...

I'm just teasing John. The house here is full. I tease if I got a bigger house I would still need a bigger house. It is true though. Glad you are healing and able to do more. 24/7 of news and tv is a grim thing. Your quilt sounds great but the armoire sounds like it will be a really special piece of furniture. Be careful with those sharp tools! Taria

John wrote:

Oh dear, such control. I wouldn't have said anything to her, but I have the ability to smile, raise my eyebrows, and look like I'm smothering a hearty laugh all at the same time. Since you'll have to deal with this unhappy woman again, I hope you master the look. Body language is very expressive!

Steve:

I have been an admirer of your quilts, and think that person is way off base in her opinion. You are a good quilter and you make people warm and happy when you give them a quilt. So, ignore her. On the other hand, I wonder why you mentioned the family's political and career affiliations. Some of my best friends are police or military or Republican. What does that have to do with the price of calico in Kodiak?! That said, I again suggest you ignore this person ... she is a tad ignorant and more than a tad rude. That's what I think about your foolish colleague. If you want to know what I think about quilt backs, read on.

My opinion is that lots of people prefer a busy print on the back so as to camouflage any crooked stitches. (I do not disparage this ... I occasionally do that if my quilting design will be complex and I am uncertain about the outcome.) Some people are justifiably proud of their quilting stitches and like a solid fabric to show it off.

Mostly, I choose my fabric from my stash. I have lots of solids and am glad to use those up ... especially for wall quilts or table runners. I don't have much plain muslin, but I use the plain colored fabric. I do like to use the prints for sleeping quilts ... especially for small nap or baby quilts, as the back will often be displayed. Lots of times I mix several prints for a pieced back. IOW, I use what I have and/or what is on sale. Most of the quilters I know have similar attitudes about the quilt backs.

Best stitches, PAT in VA/USA

John: I will gladly take your SM Cabinet and Thread Cabinet off your hands. PAT

JO: Thanks for this wonderful quote!! I will share it with my family and with my quilting bee tomorrow. Here it is again, in case someone missed your post. Pat in Virginia

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great."

-- Mark Twain

Howdy!

But! But! BUT!!! That's her opinion. And she gave it to you for FREE! And what are Free Opinions worth?

So you held the high ground and didn't blast her out of her ditch. Good for you. Miss Manners would be proud. This is when those old "Southren"-isms come to mind: "Oh, bless your heart; aren't you sweet!" "Oh, darlin', aren't you the cutest thing! People in the Real Quilt World gave up those ideas years ago. But you just keep on tryin' and you'll get there, too." "Why thank you, Hon. A free opinion and ever'thang-- bless yore heart!"

So, Steve, what are you working on now?

R/Sandy--- Liberally mak> Yes, I will admit that I am more on the liberal side of things. I was

Steve, I agree with what the others have been telling you. ((SHE's a TEACHER???)) And what the He!! is she "showing" the students by her behavior??? She sounds like she could've been one of the class bullies when she was younger (if not at the present time!)... These type of people are usually soooo insecure that the only way they can feel good about themselves is to put others down.

Having said that, congratulations on your mature outlook AND your actions. She's not worth the trouble to get upset over. Your work, btw, is awesome!

Drat! You beat me to it, Pat!

oh, darn......i wanted the thread cabinet....just so i could buy more thread!!

Steve....it's all been said...we love you and your quilts. but....if it comes up again and she has an "opinion"....slap her...(and tell her i said you could!) then look her straight in the eye and spit.

i really dont like a bully.....especially a stupid one.

amy in CNY

Remind me *never* to make you mad!!! :)

-- Connie :)

oh, Connie...i cant get mad at you....you're my buddy!

Steve....then you could kick her in the shins....LOL!

amy in CNY...on a roll and taking it out on that *itch of a teacher who is not nice to our steve!!

Steve's too much of a gentleman, I think ... p'raps I could hold her down and you could kick her? I'd do it, but I broke my toe the other day ...

After that, you and I (and Steve) could rifle through her stash! 'Course, just to add insult to injury, we'd have to make fun of it, first. Though it would hurt to belittle fabric! ;)

-- Connie :)

sure...anything for Steve!!! (she probly only has tiny flowered prints.....oy!)

amy in CNY

Nah ... she'd be too "artsy" for that ... she probably *only* chooses fabric made with brand new $100 bills woven together with the silken eyelashes of bona fide unicorns gently nutured on the grass grown on the lush undersea hills and vales of Atlantis.

Anything else simply would *not* be artsy enough for her!!

(sorry if (?) that was lame - my brain's not working very well today - need more caffeine and more chocolate!!)

-- Connie :)

now, come on, Connie.....she really would have only the very BEST Wal- mart fabric....she just would'nt tell anyone....mowahahahahahahahaha! unicorn silk is tooooo good for her!!!! LOL!

ok, now i'm getting evil.....

amy in CNY

Well then bite her on the leg after Amy has tenderized it.

Really I _am_ surprised you didn't think of that yourself.

NightMist