Follow up on my quilt police visit.
#21
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Originally Posted by valsma
I must have missed the original post and the comments made. Let her buy her "better" quilts at WalMart. We know the quality of theirs and we know she will be buying one anybody can buy just like hers. Yours are unique and one of a kinds.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-162013-1.htm
Like they say you can't pick your relatives.
#22
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I wonder if the hypercritical young lady actually has Asberger's syndrome, a personality diagnosis on the autistic spectrum. Those I am very familiar with can only see things from their point of view, with absolutely no social filter on their speech. Generally very intelligent as in book smart, scoring well on Mensa superintelligent tests, but socially inept. Much of their "expertise" comes from books and computer searches, but unable to critically evaluate junk from truth. They cannot understand why their criticisms aren't well received because they are never wrong and are merely pointing out how smart they are.
I am glad your friend has someone who understands how difficult her cousin is, and you are able to help her thorough her embarrassment. Your tact was amazing! I'm afraid my fuse is quite a bit shorter.
I am glad your friend has someone who understands how difficult her cousin is, and you are able to help her thorough her embarrassment. Your tact was amazing! I'm afraid my fuse is quite a bit shorter.
#23
I do not understand why the young woman thought it was her place to make suggestions about an artist's work...and what ever happened to keeping one's mouth shut unless one has something positive to say?
I have a problem with people, especially children, believing that being nasty is their right!
I have a problem with people, especially children, believing that being nasty is their right!
#24
Originally Posted by Wingsofjoy
Usually Walmart quilt don't make it past the first washing.
Sorry you had to deal with the rudeness. Don't waste another thought on it.
#25
I never give a second thought to people that act like jerks. I've told many to leave my home over the years including relatives. I had to have the police escort my BIL out when I told him to go, my DH was not home and he believed I had no right to tell him to leave. I put a restraint order on him the next day. That shook him up I would do that and my DH 'let' me. LOL. He was scared to death his boss would find out. I was told he isn't the caveman jerk as he use to be, which no one cares, SIL divorced him.
#26
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You might want to suggest to your friend if her cousin ever does get married, your friend should remember to get a Walmart quilt for her and not make her one.
Now you can shake your head, chuckle, and say "what an idiot". Maybe someday she'll learn.
Now you can shake your head, chuckle, and say "what an idiot". Maybe someday she'll learn.
#27
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Originally Posted by collady
She told my friend that she hoped that the friend would not have anything to do with me. I was rude to her! She was only trying to help me get better, because I was too old to know what I was doing. And besides, she could buy nice quilts at Wal-Mart and home-made stuff was just junk in her mind!
#30
I have a SIl like this she thinks she knows everything about everything but what she spouts makes no sense at all. I think she is really a deeply insecure person and this is how it comes out. Sometime someone will let this young woman know whats what and maybe she will still be willing to change her attitude.
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