justflyingin

I understand your hesitation but I hope you don't take the reaction of some to represent the whole of QB. The people here are generally so supportive and helpful--a group unlike anywhere else I've found/seen on the internet due to the worldwide breadth and scope of the readers. We have everyone here--from all around the world and everyone from young quilters to ladies who just learned to use their computers a few years ago and know almost nothing about technology.

Since I live in a country where many people were taken back by the fact that in the 90's, I worked on the computer and produced written things (as opposed to my husband) I've learned to take a lot of flak. Just be aware that because there are so many different people here with different outlooks, there will always be someone who differs in opinions.

So, while some consider the word 'cheating' or 'cheater cloth' to be maybe inflammatory, others consider it just a word--. I probably wouldn't use the word cheating at all with reference to quilting because I don't see how one can "cheat" at a hobby. It is like "cheating" at fixing dinner in my book.

However, we probably learn more from people when we aren't all alike. If you leave and go to a board/forum where everyone says "ditto" all the time, then you probably won't actually learn as much as if you get some rubs and pokes along the way.

So, stick around...you may get the nerve to up and post again. And certainly, you get a lot of positive vibes if you post pictures. People all over the world like them!