The quilt police came to visit...
10-21-2011, 07:06 AM
#131
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Originally Posted by DianD
Suggestion: Call your friend, and tell her about this web board, then suggest that she share it with her (evil) cousin! After reading these posts from total strangers, Cousin It might be adjusted, just a little bit, in her attitude.
10-21-2011, 07:10 AM
#132
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I do not know how you managed to be so nice and polite I know I would of lost it especially when she started in on your daughters clothes, Some people do not have any manners at all. Obliviously she was never taught to be polite and tactfull. I admire you for being able to keep your cool like that
10-21-2011, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by watson's mom
Originally Posted by DianD
Suggestion: Call your friend, and tell her about this web board, then suggest that she share it with her (evil) cousin! After reading these posts from total strangers, Cousin It might be adjusted, just a little bit, in her attitude.
10-21-2011, 08:04 AM
#137
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my hubby has a sign in his office:
"ignorance can be cured, but stupid goes clear to the bone."
it's too bad that some folks never learn to just admire, and not to criticize. it might have been different if the "cousin" was an established fabric artist in her own right--but i suspect that if a fabric expert did approach you, they would do so with finesse and admiration of your skills, not as the "quilt police".
sounds like you should get a medal for good behavior under undue pressure!
"ignorance can be cured, but stupid goes clear to the bone."
it's too bad that some folks never learn to just admire, and not to criticize. it might have been different if the "cousin" was an established fabric artist in her own right--but i suspect that if a fabric expert did approach you, they would do so with finesse and admiration of your skills, not as the "quilt police".
sounds like you should get a medal for good behavior under undue pressure!
10-21-2011, 08:10 AM
#138
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You are a good and gracious woman. I'll never be able to understand what makes people act like your friend's cousin. Do you suppose they feel more important if they are making other people upset or unhappy?
10-21-2011, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by earthwalker
Empty vessels make the most noise....I admire your tact and restraint, bravo:)
10-21-2011, 08:30 AM
#140
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Reminds me of my DIL who told me I didn't know anything about raising children. (After I raised 3 wonderful successful adult children and she has been a parent for only 8 years.)
There is no explaining rude, mean, hateful people.
There is no explaining rude, mean, hateful people.
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