Minda

I hope everyone reads the link that Nor'easter posted. I think it may help us see why members of our Quilting Board family may be offended by this, but please keep in mind that some people have no idea about the background of these dolls. As Bebe stated, she only saw a quilt that she liked.

Belinda

I too have learned something new today! I had never even heard the terms, "Gollie", "Gollywog", etc.

beachlady

I too had never heard the terms and it is good to learn something new. The quilt in question is one of the most beautiful quilts I have seen. The detail and work that went into it is great. Like Bebe, it was my favorite.

annette

Hi i'm going to say this as nice as i can, your girls haven't been callled little blk. samboo, crows, uncle tom, and more, i'm a black woman born in the south Mississippi at that, we have skin complexion such as dark, olive tone, fair color ( medium brown) since gollie refers to skin color i went to the web site that was on the board and all i saw was very black faces with real red lipstick around their mouth, white paint around their eyes this is the image that black people has been given for years. one time i wanted a site for african fabric before i ask help for anything i make a statement saying i don't want to offend anyone meaning donot send me the site if it would hurt someome, I really don't think bebe meant to hurt or offend anyone i really think she is some what unlearn concerning the race problem we have in america. people all over use this board and some times we have to be careful what we say.T0 the person who has the daughter with the samboo book don't send out unkind and smart remarks if you do'n't want a reply I suggest to you stop living in the past and start living in the present, children are not born prejudice they are taught prejudice.Life is to enjoyable and to short for me to dwell on unpleasant thing. smile and have a good day.lol Annette

tlrnhi

I'm the one with the Little Black Sambo book. Like I said, I see nothing wrong with the book. I like it, my children like it and when/if I have grandchildren, I will read the book to them. I also have ALL of the Song of the South movies/videos, along with Uncle Remus books. I love them and so do my girls. Again, I see nothing wrong with it. They are stories, nothing more. People have to try and be unkind about alot of things. If anyone doesn't like what I say or do, in the privacy of MY home, then too bad! It's MY home and I will do as I please!
I don't think I sent out any "smart or unkind" remarks about anything. I just stated that I had the book. Things we ALL have from out childhood that is now banned is a part of history. I take offense in people telling me I DO NOT know what prejudice is. I DO! My child is bi-racial. Try being a white woman moving to the south and being told that your child is a "half-breed". Not a nice thing to hear. When I would hear things like that about my child, it would tear me up inside. I finally got smart and decided to NOT listen to those people.
I don't teach my children prejudice and am angered by those that DO teach their children prejudice.
My point is....why not just ban everything from everyone? There is always something in the world that is going to anger one group of people or another.
Ok, nuff said.......I'm getting mad and I don't want to upset anyone. Not my intention. I just take offense to being told I was being UNKIND and sending out SMART remarks.

jbsstrawberry

Ok...I feel compelled to add my two cents worth here....

A lot of this comes down to history. History is history, and some of it is ugly without a doubt. But if we shelter people from it...aren't they doomed to repeat it? I've always agreed with the saying, you have to know where you came from to know where you're going. I'll share this information with my children, as I do all sides of history I possibly can. That way they are prepared for life, and they know what is acceptable to utter as well as what is not. I've never heard this phrase before I read this post. Now I can teach them what it is, its an ugly term, and not acceptable to use it. Thanks for bringing this to my attention, and furthering not only mine, but my children's life education.

We need to be careful to not assume the worst in people...some things are just a lesson in history, that we need to know about!

As far as literature, I think it is more offensive to ban any of it, than it is to read and openly discuss it. We can't learn if we can't know.

Minda

Very well said, Lisa. I also think that the ugly parts of history must be remembered so they are not repeated. Prejudiced people come in all sizes and colors, but wonderful and caring people also come in all sizes and colors. I don't think any of our members would deliberately hurt anyone. I have met sooooo many wonderful people on this board and I hope to meet many more. :-) :-) :-)

ania755

:D :D :D I love our board....Because of what it stands for....Friendly people from all over the globe...pets too...everyone is welcome...
I was shocked when I realize we have some problem in here....But do we really???? Its obvious that no one really wanted to hurt anyone and no one continue to feel "ofended".....
:lol: I relate to this...with the history of when my kids were small:
The younger, looks more like Polish boy, and the other more like a mexican boy....People used to refer to the younger one, calling him "Guerito" which mean something like "light color".....He used to get very upset crying that he doesn't want to be called like this.....While his brother was very sad, he wanted people to call him "Guerito" too......
The most funny thing is that the younger was born actually in Mexico and is very mexican in most of the way.....
Who cares.....We love both of them very much.....
Have a wonderful day and......Please,
Don't take things personaly....

Granma

Hello - I am wondering if you would like to have a look at this link for Golly patterns. I saw it at a fair it is a BOM and is so wonderful (but a little expensive) - nice to look at though (Australia) - www.gollyville.com :)

MsSage

BeBe I UNDERSTAND about typing something and it being taken the wrong way.
The quilts are beautiful
I am SURE you were NOT trying to cause hate and dicontent.

This shows we are able to discuss a "touchy" topic as adults and be able to learn from one another.

I am really glad I found this site. I have been to too many others where this would have ended in people leaving the group with hurt feelings after alot of name calling and bitter words exchanged.