quilting TV shows
02-27-2011, 07:05 AM
#33
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I don't like it when they show how to do some technique on their brand new machine, Not all of us have the new machine or even that brand and cannot sew the way they do. I do like Nancy and E. Burns but I don't watch Fons' & Fon's anymore. I met Fon's at the IQS Houston, she was a snob!
02-27-2011, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by young at heart
I agree with this comment! (The tone of voice). Some preesenters have a grin plastered from ear to ear for the whole show while they drip sweet honey from their lips! It really is sooooo false and reminds me of some Kindergarten/ pre-school teachers who are trying to be encouraging to inattentive toddlers! Give it to me staight and sensibly - I can understand "plain speak!" We are all well educated adults after all! I also think there is an over use of the adjectives 'darling' and 'cute'. THERE ARE MANY MORE DESCRIPTIVE TERMS FOR THE RESULTS OF OUR CREATIVE GENIUS SURELY!
02-27-2011, 07:11 AM
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EB's sugar-coated voice drove me to distraction so much that I have stopped watching her. Nancy Zieman has some rough patches, but she is a good teacher and has interesting guests. Liz Porter was the voice of reason compared to the too-chatty Marianne who had an annoying tendency to overlap Liz much too often, cutting her off at crucial moments of instruction. Marianne's daughter is no substitute for seasoned Liz and the program seems geared now more for newbies. I really miss Kaye Wood's quilting program and also "America Quilts Creatively" with Karen Goode and Sue Hausmann. I enjoy primarily Quilting Arts for innovative ideas and inspiration in contrast to the other traditional quilting shows.
02-27-2011, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by ptquilts
Is it just me, or do other people find that some of the Hosts on quilting TV shows sound like they are talking to a kindergarden class? Just because I am female and interested in traditional crafts does not mean my IQ is in the single digits.
I must say most of my viewing was some time ago but I just saw one who shall remain nameless and it was the same thing.
I have also seen Nancy Zeman, she seems to be OK.
I must say most of my viewing was some time ago but I just saw one who shall remain nameless and it was the same thing.
I have also seen Nancy Zeman, she seems to be OK.
02-27-2011, 08:06 AM
#38
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Originally Posted by bizzyquilter
What channels are these quilt shows on? I used to watch them in New York when I had dish network, now I'm in Nevada with cox and can't seem to get the channels.
02-27-2011, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by young at heart
I agree with this comment! (The tone of voice). Some preesenters have a grin plastered from ear to ear for the whole show while they drip sweet honey from their lips! It really is sooooo false and reminds me of some Kindergarten/ pre-school teachers who are trying to be encouraging to inattentive toddlers! Give it to me staight and sensibly - I can understand "plain speak!" We are all well educated adults after all! I also think there is an over use of the adjectives 'darling' and 'cute'. THERE ARE MANY MORE DESCRIPTIVE TERMS FOR THE RESULTS OF OUR CREATIVE GENIUS SURELY!
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