Blocks about crime!
#12
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Corpus Christi, Tx.
Posts: 16,105
I just had jury duty last month and any needles or scissors of any kind were not allowed. You could take a small book to read or something that would fit in your purse. Had to leave at security gate. Maybe your county is different than ours.
#14
The "singing Quilter" who has travelled and performed extensively in N.Am. has a quilt based entirely on crime. She composed a song as well and sell a CD. Goggle her and you may find enough to keep you busy.
www.singingquilter.com If you look at the 11th photo on her photo page, there is a quilt hanging Each block is part of a song about a crime. Hope that inspires you!!
www.singingquilter.com If you look at the 11th photo on her photo page, there is a quilt hanging Each block is part of a song about a crime. Hope that inspires you!!
#15
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Heart of Colorado's majestic mountains!
Posts: 6,026
I was called for jury duty a few years ago. I took hand work for the waiting time. However, the bailiff took my 3 inch scissors and my needle saying they were 'a security risk'. Hmmm. I was not a happy camper. I took a book the next day!
#17
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Midwest
Posts: 5,051
sandy
#19
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Massachusetts, USA
Posts: 1,775
The Worcester, MA courthouse doesn't allow cell phones. Sometimes I have been able to get through the security area with a needle and a seam ripper (in place of scissors) to do my hand sewing but sometimes they confiscate them. Must depend on who is checking your stuff.
I do foster care so I spend lots of time just waiting around in the juvenile section of the courthouse, depending on the situation. I bring a few magazines or books just in case, though.
Once I had a screwdriver, from my purse, confiscated. I forgot it was in there...I keep it in there in case I come across a vintage sewing machine that needs to come out of it's cabinet before I bring it home...lol.
I do foster care so I spend lots of time just waiting around in the juvenile section of the courthouse, depending on the situation. I bring a few magazines or books just in case, though.
Once I had a screwdriver, from my purse, confiscated. I forgot it was in there...I keep it in there in case I come across a vintage sewing machine that needs to come out of it's cabinet before I bring it home...lol.
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