My sister is the Quilt Police....Who knew!

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09-25-2011, 06:54 PM

#61

SewMomma66

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Yeah and then hiding her in your stash!!! LOL

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Originally Posted by kwhite

LOL you will have better luck beating her to death with the un-needed rulers! HAHA

09-25-2011, 07:12 PM

#62

natalieg

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I sent my sister a link to the board here as well, and quickly PM'd Patrice to remove a post that I had done talking about how upset I was with something she had done! LOL

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Originally Posted by Shelby

My sis seemed to be developing an interest in quilting, so I gifted her a quilt class. It was for the basics. She went, and loved it!
She also took every word as the quilting gospel.
I now know that:
I use my rotary cutter improperly.
My bobbin thread is not always the same color as the top thread.
I incorrectly mix my fabrics in the same quilt. ( Joanns, WalMart and LQS) Oh! The horror!!
I sometimes use a sheet for backing.
I sometimes use dishes, lids or whatever instead of proper templates.
I don't really NEED all the rulers I have.
I don't always follow the pattern.
Bless her well meaning heart, I love her dearly but if she says just ONE MORE thing about my methods or lack thereof, I will beat her to death with my stash.
I sent her the link to this board, she will learn much more here from all of you talented folks.

09-25-2011, 07:28 PM

#63

agdetrick

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She loves you! LOLS! Sisters sisters sisters!

09-25-2011, 07:30 PM

#64

aitcht

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Hmm, yes... she will eventually learn that there is really is no such thing as Quilt Police. Sometimes you have to make do@

09-26-2011, 03:00 AM

#65

Stitch Lover

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She is so busy being the quilt police has she remembered to thank you for all the knowledge you provided her by gifting the class? Maybe showing my quilting to a non-quilter IS the best idea. LOL

09-26-2011, 03:03 AM

#66

jeanneb52

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Hopefully, she will chill out with time and as her own mistakes pile up! Good luck

09-26-2011, 03:24 AM

#67

mummadee

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It's time for the ole smile and nod technique, or "Oh, I didn't know that." and continue on in your own ways.

09-26-2011, 03:29 AM

#68

Patti Mahoney

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Loudly chuckling...so funny. I have a sister like that.

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Originally Posted by Shelby

09-26-2011, 03:38 AM

#69

grann of 6

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Too funny! That reminds me of a newly pregnant "mom" and how she is going to do everything for her first child. Then after the 3rd, ask her if she is still doing things that way. NOT!!!!! Your sister will get in a bind someday trying to make just the right sized circle, and the only thing she can find that size is the top to the coffee can. She hasn't been quilting long enough to get "desparate" during the attempted completion of a project. Say nothing and just watch.... :roll: :lol:

09-26-2011, 03:45 AM

#70

19angel52

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...it just takes time to go from newbie quilter to "I'm a comfy quilter".....boy, I'd like to take my stash and beat that quilting instructor....holy smokes.