Originally Posted by
Jeanette Frantz
I guess I'm way behind the times, but I'd be interested in what is meant by the term "shock jock" as it pertains to Jenny Doan. I'm not agreeing or disagreeing, but I am curious as to what is meant by that terminology.
Jeanette
I've just noticed that some of the things she does in quilting are a tad over the top. No I can't think of any examples right now. Sometimes I get the impression that she's doing things a certain way solely for entertainment purposes rather than because it's the best way, which is why I've decided she's the "shock jock" of quilting. That's not an insult, as far as I'm concerned. I'm not saying she's Howard Stern or anything, but in a world of quiet voices and "proper" processes, she pushes the envelope a bit. And I get the impression that if I met her in person in a place where she could be herself, she would be a bit outspoken, but in a fun way.
I have also noticed that she doesn't get overly hung up on accuracy. That's probably a good thing for some, but might get frustrating for others. And the bias cutting someone mentioned. It may make the first step quicker, but may make the overall quilt harder to put together. Sewing the bias and pressing the straight grain is best for overall accuracy.
But I love Jenny. She is probably my favorite, just because of her easy to listen to demeanor. I wasn't trying to imply otherwise.