Curious - Do you swap blocks and why?
03-07-2011, 03:17 PM
#21
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I may consider a swap after I complete most of my WIP's. I don't know that much about them. I was BOM chairman for our guild for 3 years and some blocks turned in were better than others. Those that were picky about size, etc. didn't participate. Most of the ladies did their very best and BOM is supposed to be to learn new blocks, tecniques etc.
03-07-2011, 03:22 PM
#22
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Originally Posted by quiltmaker
No I don't swap or even donate. I am so put off by the venom of people on this board about smoking/pet hair and numerous other allergy related issues that their needs are the singular most important thing for any member to join a swap or donate. Frankly I wonder how some of them are able to leave their homes. I have smoke/pets in my home.
I have truly tried to be understanding of these people's thoughts but wonder why it is necessary to continually have these type of posts on this board. Frankly, I imagine many of them have annoying children, bad habits, bodily smells that would offend me but they act like they own the right to continually complain and whine. Good Lord it has to be extremely off putting to many members. I haven't responded to any of their topics/comments but decided to now.
I make quilts for people all the time, donate many, and have never had a problem with any of them. I only use LQS quality fabrics and I do wash after I make all of them. They don't smell or have pet hair on them. I have no desire to make blocks/donate to unappreciative people. But I have read so many complaints here about picky people, and all the other topics people wish to gripe about that as much as I enjoy this board I will not swap or donate here. It is their loss not mine. I will just continue to give to the people that are happy to receive a quilt made with love and gift to ones I know that are in need in my own community.
Diana, I hear what you're saying as I have read many topics here about what you are saying. It's a sad thing to me but that's the way it is. I am so amused about how everyone talks about how wonderful quilters are (I do believe most of us are) but there are numerous ones that only validate the fact that they are just like everyone else and not some special breed. Sorry to get off your topic a bit but it really is a sad situation when I am sure many people don't get involved because of what you are saying and what I am trying to say. ;)
I have truly tried to be understanding of these people's thoughts but wonder why it is necessary to continually have these type of posts on this board. Frankly, I imagine many of them have annoying children, bad habits, bodily smells that would offend me but they act like they own the right to continually complain and whine. Good Lord it has to be extremely off putting to many members. I haven't responded to any of their topics/comments but decided to now.
I make quilts for people all the time, donate many, and have never had a problem with any of them. I only use LQS quality fabrics and I do wash after I make all of them. They don't smell or have pet hair on them. I have no desire to make blocks/donate to unappreciative people. But I have read so many complaints here about picky people, and all the other topics people wish to gripe about that as much as I enjoy this board I will not swap or donate here. It is their loss not mine. I will just continue to give to the people that are happy to receive a quilt made with love and gift to ones I know that are in need in my own community.
Diana, I hear what you're saying as I have read many topics here about what you are saying. It's a sad thing to me but that's the way it is. I am so amused about how everyone talks about how wonderful quilters are (I do believe most of us are) but there are numerous ones that only validate the fact that they are just like everyone else and not some special breed. Sorry to get off your topic a bit but it really is a sad situation when I am sure many people don't get involved because of what you are saying and what I am trying to say. ;)
03-07-2011, 03:25 PM
#23
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I swap out blocks, fabrics, FQs, charms all the time, and when I receive from others it doesn't matter to me if they smell like cigarette smoke or dog body odor because this is Petty.
Fabric can be washed, if it can't be washed then send it out to get Dry-Cleaned. If you can't get it Dry-Cleaned, then it's not meant for trading out.
I'm a smoker and I have a cat.
I DO try NOT to send out with cat hairs clinging or smoke drenched fabrics.
I'm not here to complain either, I enjoy the swaps because it's a learning and bonding process.
Learning because the pattern process or trying out a new skill or technique, and sometimes critiques are good for one, because we are not PeRfEcT, we are here to excel only.
Bonding because we make friends, accept others, help others, and accept constructive criticism.
Fabric can be washed, if it can't be washed then send it out to get Dry-Cleaned. If you can't get it Dry-Cleaned, then it's not meant for trading out.
I'm a smoker and I have a cat.
I DO try NOT to send out with cat hairs clinging or smoke drenched fabrics.
I'm not here to complain either, I enjoy the swaps because it's a learning and bonding process.
Learning because the pattern process or trying out a new skill or technique, and sometimes critiques are good for one, because we are not PeRfEcT, we are here to excel only.
Bonding because we make friends, accept others, help others, and accept constructive criticism.
03-07-2011, 03:29 PM
#24
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I understand your frustration with people that have allergies. Unfortunately people that have true allergies can die from them. My DD 19 gets an acute asthma attack from cigarette smoke. She can not go to a doctors office, college, the store without getting an attack as people smoke right out side by the door. She also gets it from clothes or people that are heavy smokers even if they are not smoking. Getting an attack means she can't breath. She is on all kinds of meds and an inhaler because she needs to go on with life but still she reacts to the smoke. I wash what I buy but still I would like to know if some one smokes in the home that the package is coming from because of my DD's severe reaction. Quilty hugs, Anna
Originally Posted by quiltmaker
No I don't swap or even donate. I am so put off by the venom of people on this board about smoking/pet hair and numerous other allergy related issues that their needs are the singular most important thing for any member to join a swap or donate. Frankly I wonder how some of them are able to leave their homes. I have smoke/pets in my home.
I have truly tried to be understanding of these people's thoughts but wonder why it is necessary to continually have these type of posts on this board. Frankly, I imagine many of them have annoying children, bad habits, bodily smells that would offend me but they act like they own the right to continually complain and whine. Good Lord it has to be extremely off putting to many members. I haven't responded to any of their topics/comments but decided to now.
I make quilts for people all the time, donate many, and have never had a problem with any of them. I only use LQS quality fabrics and I do wash after I make all of them. They don't smell or have pet hair on them. I have no desire to make blocks/donate to unappreciative people. But I have read so many complaints here about picky people, and all the other topics people wish to gripe about that as much as I enjoy this board I will not swap or donate here. It is their loss not mine. I will just continue to give to the people that are happy to receive a quilt made with love and gift to ones I know that are in need in my own community.
Diana, I hear what you're saying as I have read many topics here about what you are saying. It's a sad thing to me but that's the way it is. I am so amused about how everyone talks about how wonderful quilters are (I do believe most of us are) but there are numerous ones that only validate the fact that they are just like everyone else and not some special breed. Sorry to get off your topic a bit but it really is a sad situation when I am sure many people don't get involved because of what you are saying and what I am trying to say. ;)
I have truly tried to be understanding of these people's thoughts but wonder why it is necessary to continually have these type of posts on this board. Frankly, I imagine many of them have annoying children, bad habits, bodily smells that would offend me but they act like they own the right to continually complain and whine. Good Lord it has to be extremely off putting to many members. I haven't responded to any of their topics/comments but decided to now.
I make quilts for people all the time, donate many, and have never had a problem with any of them. I only use LQS quality fabrics and I do wash after I make all of them. They don't smell or have pet hair on them. I have no desire to make blocks/donate to unappreciative people. But I have read so many complaints here about picky people, and all the other topics people wish to gripe about that as much as I enjoy this board I will not swap or donate here. It is their loss not mine. I will just continue to give to the people that are happy to receive a quilt made with love and gift to ones I know that are in need in my own community.
Diana, I hear what you're saying as I have read many topics here about what you are saying. It's a sad thing to me but that's the way it is. I am so amused about how everyone talks about how wonderful quilters are (I do believe most of us are) but there are numerous ones that only validate the fact that they are just like everyone else and not some special breed. Sorry to get off your topic a bit but it really is a sad situation when I am sure many people don't get involved because of what you are saying and what I am trying to say. ;)
03-07-2011, 03:38 PM
#25
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I've done at least 3 swaps here on the board and loved them all! I'd do it again in a heartbeat if one comes up that interests me. I didn't do the funky chickens because chickens are not my thing, but those girls have some great blocks going.
I'm currently quilting my quilt made from the Farm Block exchange last year.
I'm currently quilting my quilt made from the Farm Block exchange last year.
03-07-2011, 03:55 PM
#27
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Originally Posted by Tilladare
LOL, maybe we should have a "Pet Owning Smokers" swap with the only requirement being a chosen size...
Do we have to be both or could it be either or? :lol: :roll: :thumbup: :lol: :roll:
03-07-2011, 04:00 PM
#28
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Oh dear... It is said that curiosity killed the cat...I didn't mean to offend anyone by starting this topic, but it seems I have unwittingly done so. If I have, please accept my apologies. I was merely curious as to why some people chose not to swap and offered my own personal reasons to start the conversation. I truly admire my fellow quilters who do swap and can keep track of everything and actually complete their quilts. I just can't seem to and therefore don't.
Diana
Diana
03-07-2011, 04:08 PM
#29
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I have been in many swaps here and I love them! I have been disappointed by very few blocks and have only not received one that someone else made up for but life happens so I can live with that.
My problem is I still have all those blocks to make about 8 quilts so............. NO more swaps for me until I get caught up!
Although I'm tempted by the chicken swap as I did one before and love the quilt I made that is not quilted and then there's the BOM not a swap, both houses and stars and then the pinwheel project, not a swap but still..........! :-D
It's easy to get in over your head with all the fun stuff here!
:-D
My problem is I still have all those blocks to make about 8 quilts so............. NO more swaps for me until I get caught up!
Although I'm tempted by the chicken swap as I did one before and love the quilt I made that is not quilted and then there's the BOM not a swap, both houses and stars and then the pinwheel project, not a swap but still..........! :-D
It's easy to get in over your head with all the fun stuff here!
:-D
03-07-2011, 04:11 PM
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I did many years ago with Genie Online Quilters. We sent our signature fabric to 11 folks (groups of 12). They did whatever 12" block and other colors. We had a secret pal that we sent little things to each month. It was all alot of fun. Just not interested anymore. Bible study class and volunteer work take up any free time I might have now.
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