Rapture, I know what you mean about having something that a person does that bugs you, but I just wanted to let you know what prompted El's habit of 'just get rid of it'. When she started video taping her shows she had a little 'scrap' bag hung next to her sewing machine and the people behind the camera told her she had to 'get rid of it' for various reasons. That is what prompted her 'just get rid of it' toss over her shoulder. Also, I have been told that she collects all of the pieces and saves them. You can get those pieces of fabric on her website under fabric. From everything I have read on her 'community' she is a very down to earth and fun person to be around and work for. I haven't had the pleasure of meeting her yet, but maybe someday. On the other hand I have had the pleasure of meeting and taking a class from Kaye. She is a hoot and a pleasure to spend time with. She is not promoted as well in my LQS and I am not sure why. I am teaching her techniques in one store, but it has been hard getting the classes built up. She does have some great ideas and easy patterns for new quilters.
As far as buying what a certain celeb sponsors works the opposite with me. I NEVER buy anything that has Martha Stewart's name on it, no matter if it is a good buy or not. I didn't like her before she went to jail and I still don't like her :?.
Isn't it great that we all can choose what we like and dislike? That is what makes the world go around and our quilts so beautiful!