HELP trying to repair quilts with large cigarette burns...
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I stopped smoking in bed years ago. Never fell asleep with one but did have some 'pops'. When we moved to our house now we both decided not to smoke in the house. I have yet to do so.Sometimes it gets Very cold and I REALLY think if I want one. Cuts down on it LOL You are very nice to do this for her. I wouldn't ask my daughter to do this even if she was a quilter.I would do it myself. BTW if she can smoke she can put applique patches on. Why not prepare some and show her how to do it and let her do it herself? I am assuming she isn't blind when I suggest that.
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Just have to put my three cents in here. How come everyone can assassinate a smoker but no one says anything to someone who drinks too much or eats way too much and is fat? That can kill you, too. I always wondered why everyone picks on smokers only. I can't stand drunks and very obese people. Does that mean that I can make fun of them? Kind of like you all are making fun of this woman and her addiction? What about the drug addicts? Can I make fun of them? Laugh at them?
Jay Leno has been making fun of overweight/fat people (or the habits that contribute to overweight) for a long time now.
There have been many 'jokes' about drunk people over the years.
I don't recall hearing any 'jokes' about drug addicts or smokers.
The over-all impression I had gotten from the posts was of concern that she was falling asleep in bed with a cigarette in her hand.
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As far as repairing the damage - I would want to see what's involved before committing to do anything about it.
I think I would be tempted to just put Fray-Check around all the charred edges and let it go at that!
I think I would be tempted to just put Fray-Check around all the charred edges and let it go at that!
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Just have to put my three cents in here. How come everyone can assassinate a smoker but no one says anything to someone who drinks too much or eats way too much and is fat? That can kill you, too. I always wondered why everyone picks on smokers only. I can't stand drunks and very obese people. Does that mean that I can make fun of them? Kind of like you all are making fun of this woman and her addiction? What about the drug addicts? Can I make fun of them? Laugh at them?
#25
When someone eats too much, it doesn't effect my breathing. When someone drinks too much, it doesn't effect my breathing. Second hand smoke is just as bad as smoking yourself. This being said, if you want to kill yourself, go right ahead. Have you seen patients in the hospital who gasp for every breath of air. It is so sad.
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Whoa, we are off topic here. I don't care if the aunt smokes - that's her problem. My concern was expecting the young mother to repair the quilts if the smoking was still occurring.
I apologize for any hard feelings here.
QuilterMomof3, ignore the negativity generated and do what feels right to you.
I apologize for any hard feelings here.
QuilterMomof3, ignore the negativity generated and do what feels right to you.
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I still think she should see what the situation is before committing to doing anything.
One thing I've learned over the years is to say something like "Let me think about that" or "let me get an idea of what's involved before I commit to anything"
But if she's already committed - maybe post some pictures or scans so we have a better idea of what's involved - a small singe or two inch holes?
One thing I've learned over the years is to say something like "Let me think about that" or "let me get an idea of what's involved before I commit to anything"
But if she's already committed - maybe post some pictures or scans so we have a better idea of what's involved - a small singe or two inch holes?
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When someone eats too much, it doesn't effect my breathing. When someone drinks too much, it doesn't effect my breathing. Second hand smoke is just as bad as smoking yourself. This being said, if you want to kill yourself, go right ahead. Have you seen patients in the hospital who gasp for every breath of air. It is so sad.
As far as the quilts go, please fix them for her, she is family and you take care and help family no matter what their vices...
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