Quilt Police Sting Operation
09-24-2011, 06:54 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by lynn_z
I walked right into it. I wanted to go a class, just a one night quick thing or so I thought. I had 3 hrs to learn what I wanted to learn so didn't think it would matter if I showed up a little late. I've only been to a few classes and the ones I've gone to before didn't require much so I didn't take much. Took enough precut pieces (barely) no thread, no seam ripper. I mean, if I have someone instructing me I shouldn't have to rip anything out...right? Wrong and I didn't even do the ripping out right. I grabbed my most abused rotary cutter because it was the only one I could find. Some of my pins had a little rust but when I said most of my pins were on other quilts I'm working on, she seemed disturbed and said "more than 1"? I am grateful she didn't have my address to check out my quilts or I would be in serious trouble. I left feeling very inadequate and as soon as I got home, I started organizing my needles and pins for the 1st time ever. Anyway, she did say something I can use against her if necessary. I would love to make this quilt be perfect so I could take it back to her and prove I'm nor completely inept but I think we all know that probably won't be happening anytime soon.
It's always difficult to feel adequate next to people that are prepared.
09-24-2011, 06:56 AM
#32
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Originally Posted by lynn_z
I walked right into it. I wanted to go a class, just a one night quick thing or so I thought. I had 3 hrs to learn what I wanted to learn so didn't think it would matter if I showed up a little late. I've only been to a few classes and the ones I've gone to before didn't require much so I didn't take much. Took enough precut pieces (barely) no thread, no seam ripper. I mean, if I have someone instructing me I shouldn't have to rip anything out...right? Wrong and I didn't even do the ripping out right. I grabbed my most abused rotary cutter because it was the only one I could find. Some of my pins had a little rust but when I said most of my pins were on other quilts I'm working on, she seemed disturbed and said "more than 1"? I am grateful she didn't have my address to check out my quilts or I would be in serious trouble. I left feeling very inadequate and as soon as I got home, I started organizing my needles and pins for the 1st time ever. Anyway, she did say something I can use against her if necessary. I would love to make this quilt be perfect so I could take it back to her and prove I'm nor completely inept but I think we all know that probably won't be happening anytime soon.
09-24-2011, 07:06 AM
#33
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The way I look at it is you didn't mesh with the teacher just don't take a class with her again there are lots f other quilting teachers out there .... you can even find people to teach you individually....
09-24-2011, 07:09 AM
#34
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Sorry about your experience but I'm inclined to read your complaint as someone who thinks oh well, I'm entitled to be late, not have supplies, not putting any thought to the class, and have excuse after excuse to why, and then get upset because you weren't patted on the back and having your inadequacy seen as cute. I dread having a class member like this in my community quilting workshops and have been frustrated with them but keeping my desire to tell them to please leave not said.
09-24-2011, 07:15 AM
#35
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As a past quilt teacher, I can let you know that it is disruptive to a class for students to show up late. And without proper supplies. But, a good teacher will try to let you feel like it is ok anyway. I always tried to have supplies available in case a student forgot something.
Hope that you will try another class sometime, but try to be there on time, and with all necessary supplies....you probably will feel better after that class.
Hope that you will try another class sometime, but try to be there on time, and with all necessary supplies....you probably will feel better after that class.
09-24-2011, 07:28 AM
#36
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I sincerely hope that the original poster was writing tongue-in-cheek. But I'm afraid she wasn't...
By her own admission, she decided what time to arrive and what to bring. Uh, what happened to preparing a little in advance and being polite enough to arrive in a timely manner?
She admits to bringing the minimum of equipment, and not particularly well-maintained tools, either...
Then she wonders why the teacher takes her for an uncaring dilettante? And she complains about the teacher's attitude??? Wow.
Sorry to sound harsh, but I honestly don't think the teacher is to blame here.
By her own admission, she decided what time to arrive and what to bring. Uh, what happened to preparing a little in advance and being polite enough to arrive in a timely manner?
She admits to bringing the minimum of equipment, and not particularly well-maintained tools, either...
Then she wonders why the teacher takes her for an uncaring dilettante? And she complains about the teacher's attitude??? Wow.
Sorry to sound harsh, but I honestly don't think the teacher is to blame here.
09-24-2011, 07:44 AM
#37
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I am deleting my comments entirely... looking at more posts I see both points of view and realize I walked into a storm (backs quietly out of the room, whimpering in fear...)
09-24-2011, 07:57 AM
#38
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I think the replies are spot on - both those who were 'pro' student and 'pro' instructor.
I took a class about 35 years ago and HATED quilting when I was finished. Really, really hated it. Said I'd never do it again all because of the instructor. There was no pleasing her.
Thank God for the internet and good friends...
I took a class about 35 years ago and HATED quilting when I was finished. Really, really hated it. Said I'd never do it again all because of the instructor. There was no pleasing her.
Thank God for the internet and good friends...
09-24-2011, 08:16 AM
#39
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I hope your post was tongue-in-cheek, if not, no sympathy from me!
09-24-2011, 08:25 AM
#40
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I have seam rippers all over my house....yes, I am that good!! lol
Just a testament to how much ripping I do...sigh. I shall not give up though! lol
Just a testament to how much ripping I do...sigh. I shall not give up though! lol
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