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Gwyn, you're absolutely right. Now I'm a contractor. Thank you.
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Does she still beat her rugs instead of vacuuming them, too?
Originally Posted by NikkiLu
(Post 5237727)
My EX daughter-in-law told me one time that her mother did not think that "anybody" (meaning me) was not a quilter unless they cut out fabric with a scissors and had hand pieced and hand quilted a quilt - as she did. Actually she had to go to her church sewing group once a week and use their tables to cut out her fabric because she could not find a square inch in her house clean enough to lay a piece of fabric - HMMMMM
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Originally Posted by MarLeClair
(Post 5237984)
I was at an Int'l Quilt Show and a saleswoman wanted to show me a long arm. I told her I did not enjoy that part of the process and I can't remember her exact words but she insinuated that I buy my quilts. I was insulted to say the when I walked away but it has stuck in my head. I REALLY don't enjoy getting the quilts together. I REALLY enjoy making the tops. Why would I do something I don't enjoy! By the way, I love doing binding.
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People are interesting for sure. Men and ladies both come into my work and make the comment when they see the longarm machines and remark "That is cheating." I find the statement interesting. I guess it is all in ones perspective. Is a builder "cheating" when he or she uses a power drill, or hammer or backhoe? Is it "cheating" to use a microwave or programable coffemaker, or blender, or foodprosser? Is it "cheating" to use power windows in your car, well hey, why drive? Why can't you walk if for no other reason to avoid "cheating". You were wise to leave, I for one would have left with you.
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I think I'd have left too. Closed minded people are just that...closed! Part of quilting is the creativity! To be creative, we have open minds!
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My only comment is some quilt tops are not even pretty until the quilter gets through with them. I takes both to make the quilt in any way they have to do it.
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Going home was the nicest thing you could have done for yourself. :) Hope you enjoyed the rest of your day.
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Here, Here Annie 68. It is silly and a waste of good quilting time! We are all beautiful independent ladies who have opinions, prefered ways of doing things and courage to try new things. Let's not argue about a right or wrong, just enjoy the process and the glorious results.
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Originally Posted by quilt addict
(Post 5237841)
you did the right thing, some people just have closed minds. Is a seamstress not a seamstress today because she uses computerized sewing machines, seam tape, maybe computers for designs and electric cutters? The product is still something created by being sewn together.
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Originally Posted by quilt addict
(Post 5237841)
You did the right thing, some people just have closed minds. Is a seamstress not a seamstress today because she uses computerized sewing machines, seam tape, maybe computers for designs and electric cutters? The product is still something created by being sewn together.
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