That is just crazy for anyone to be treated that way and have to ruin their quilts.

Holy cow! Thanks for the heads up. I assume we'll be hearing more about this in the future. :0/

To be fair if it is at all possible, Lady Diana, please change your topic title from 'Canadian' customs to 'US' customs. In five decades of crossing back and forth, I have only ever had troubles coming back into the US, never going north.

Frankly, i'd have turned around and gone home before i let that happen. she must have been in shock!

Gee do they do this with the Fishing and Hunting gear the men take across the boarder? What a shame. I feel so bad that you were disrespected by our US Customs. Shame on us!

Yes, I think it's more accurate "Canadian Quilter at US Customs", no?

Regardless, Super Big Frowny Face! :(

I'm so sad for her...the quilts are lovely!

I went to Canada in March, driving across and it's true...The Canadian guard was awesome. The American, not so cordial.

Why didn't you ask for his supervisor? As you already missed your flight, what was the rush? I would not have held still for that and fought it at the source.

This is a question for the quilt teacher/artist. Evidently, she was trying to catch a flight with her friend...she didn't make it anyway.
Her story is on her website that I shared in previous mail...not handy at the moment. Check other post.
Diana