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Good Morning all,
I've been reading through past posts (I just joined) and I'm amazed at the creativity and ingenuity of quilters. We take beautiful fabric, cut it up, mix the pieces and rearrange them into even more beautiful patterns that tell our friends, families and general public all about us, if they're willing to listen. If we hit a design bump, we just figure out a way over, around, up or under it. We engineer fabric! We're artists even though I'm not the only one who can't draw a straight line. There are some serious photo editors here, judging from what I've seen so far. And the math.......that's what gets me most of the time. Brave people who don't shy away from mixing up color into new and exciting combinations.
I'm retired and disabled and many people ask me what I do with all my time. And when I reply that I quilt, they usually say something like, "oh, OK, but what do you Do?" Is it too pretentious to reply, "I'm a fabric engineer who specializes in the design and production of thermal regulatory and psychological and physical comfort devices."?

Oh, I love that description

Lol, good one!

Hey, if "Domestic engineer/Goddess" flies, why not?

Love that answer -- go for it, I'd love to be around to see their faces.

Outstanding description! Bravo! You nailed it,

Him: Do you have a title?
You: I'm Chief of TRPPCD.
Him: TR what?
You: TRCCPD--thermal regulatory and psychological and physical comfort devices."
Him: Oh, okay.
You: I do consulting on the side. (meaning giving opinions here on QB and in casual conversation w/ quilters)
Him: (nods with raised eyebrows, still clueless, but slightly humbled)
You: What do YOU do?

I like that, but not sure I could say it without bursting into laughter. Let me know what reactions you get.

It isn't anybody's business what you DO!

zozee - that's awesome, and I don't know if my friends/acquaintances would get the joke, unless they were quilters of course!

I do so love that comment. right on the nose!! oh my. my latest design is almost done. my son asked me what i was going to do with it. I hadn't known then why I was rushing to make it but this morning I knew. it is going to a good friend of mine near Ft. Worth who is ill. Spring time coming. I always feel good when a name comes to me and one of my engineering efforts finds a home.
Keep up the great comments. maybe people will learn.....

Wonderful description!! May I use it?

Oh that's good!!!!!!!!! :)

Love it!! Always admired the engineer profession. Now I'm part of it. Way cool! Can't design a bridge with steel but I bet a I could with thermal regulatory devices. Too funny!

I love this thread:thumbup:.

That is wonderful! And welcome to the board, you are going to fit right in:)

I love some of the comebacks I hear, but I am not clever enough to come up with something original. I just love this board. There's so much inspiration and fun on here.

I love this and will borrow it someday.

I've recently learned that I don't have to answer every question I'm asked. Sometimes its better to just look at the asker or rather than answering ask them a question. "Why do you want to know?" (said with a sweet smile) is a current favorite of mine. And even if they do answer, it doesn't mean you have to answer their question :D

I agree that you do not have to answer nosy questions. I love your answer. Keep 'em guessing.

Great answer!!

I like the new title.

Great!! Now if I can just remember this when I need it. Thanks for sharing.

Boy, I DO love a sassy, strong, independent woman!! Best responses ever!

Jan in VA

I think we should form a union.

Love, love your answer.

I love your description!! Can I quote you?

Feel free.

Go for it. Maybe we should come up with business cards with our own descriptions for when people just don't get it....