My jaw would have dropped, I think. How long did it take you to get over the shock? Sometimes people just are very vocal when they shouldn't be.

I'm with you, different kinds of methods for each of us. Everyone should do what they want without hearing someones' opinions. You handled it much better than I would have. Happy quilting!

I guess I'm a BIG cheater !!

Eighty year olds with no verbal filters. You just have to chuckle to yourself.

After all did you machine piece or hand piece? huh cheating. Did you rotary cut or use scissors ? Huh cheating. Did you drive your car to the shop or take your horse ? huh cheating. :o

Seriously, who says that to a complete stranger. It still blows mind my that people think that they can say what ever they want with out regard to what their comment could mean to someone. I am assuming that since she is in her 80's she is stuck in her ways and not embracing new technology. in 50 years someone will say the "future method" is cheating b/c the long arm is the only way. Sorry you had this experience

And loving it:thumbup:

My first thought was that the "little old lady" was totally jealous! I'm willing to bet that she would also be jealous of this board - using the internet to talk a out quilting? Cheating for sure!

They are two totally different skill sets, both requiring practice and talent. It's like comparing apples to oranges. JMHO.

My motto = "Just because you THINK something, doesn't mean you have to SAY it."

You handled the "quilt police" with grace and dignity. At 80 years, she probably doesn't have a filter any more, and answering her with a sharp reply probably wouldn't have made any difference. I hope when I'm 80 that I will still be going to quilt stores and buying fabric to add to my stash. I believe that the elderly have the right to say anything that is on their mind even without a filter, and we just need to listen. We can chuckle about the comments after they leave. JMHO
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