Rude quilters
08-31-2010, 09:12 PM
#211
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Originally Posted by momski
I went to the Milwaukee Art Museum to see the American Quilt exhibits and was confronted with some really rude quilters who treated me like a idiot. I won't go into specifics, I just wanted to remind everyone that quilters come in all shapes, sizes and ages. Don't assume someone doesn't know what they are talking about just because they don't look like your traditional quilter.
And if you are a lady in your 50's, brown hair, white shirt w/ print who was visiting the museum today with 2 other ladies of the same age who snickered at a young mom wearing a Mariners shirt.... I hope your sewing machine eats every last one of your quilts!
And if you are a lady in your 50's, brown hair, white shirt w/ print who was visiting the museum today with 2 other ladies of the same age who snickered at a young mom wearing a Mariners shirt.... I hope your sewing machine eats every last one of your quilts!
08-31-2010, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by moonwolf23
Originally Posted by quilterguy27
Originally Posted by bearisgray
Know what I think is really pathetic?
That we get so upset about something like this! Was there any bodily harm done to anyone? Did anyone suffer any property damage?
Are we always considerate as customers? Have we never, ever made an impatient comment about someone else in a public place?
Read about what happened to trupeach's daughter (think it was her - rock dropped/thrown through a windshield)
My nephew was just about killed when a bunch of thugs ganged up on him and kicked him in the head until he was unconscious. Reason? He got out of his pickup and threw it back at them after they threw something at his pickup! (this was at a gas station at 1:15 am)
That we get so upset about something like this! Was there any bodily harm done to anyone? Did anyone suffer any property damage?
Are we always considerate as customers? Have we never, ever made an impatient comment about someone else in a public place?
Read about what happened to trupeach's daughter (think it was her - rock dropped/thrown through a windshield)
My nephew was just about killed when a bunch of thugs ganged up on him and kicked him in the head until he was unconscious. Reason? He got out of his pickup and threw it back at them after they threw something at his pickup! (this was at a gas station at 1:15 am)
I think that is something we as a society have gotten away from. Teaching our kids how to deal with people who can hurt us, responsibly or even in a strong manner.
08-31-2010, 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by momski
I went to the Milwaukee Art Museum to see the American Quilt exhibits and was confronted with some really rude quilters who treated me like a idiot. I won't go into specifics, I just wanted to remind everyone that quilters come in all shapes, sizes and ages. Don't assume someone doesn't know what they are talking about just because they don't look like your traditional quilter.
And if you are a lady in your 50's, brown hair, white shirt w/ print who was visiting the museum today with 2 other ladies of the same age who snickered at a young mom wearing a Mariners shirt.... I hope your sewing machine eats every last one of your quilts!
And if you are a lady in your 50's, brown hair, white shirt w/ print who was visiting the museum today with 2 other ladies of the same age who snickered at a young mom wearing a Mariners shirt.... I hope your sewing machine eats every last one of your quilts!
08-31-2010, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by lindyline
See if this makes yu feel better.
DD, DGD(18mths old) and I went to Quilt show, couple of years ago.DGD started to throw a tantrum, in her pusher.
One lady turned around, lookes at child, glared at mother, then turned to freind and said"this is no place to bring a baby or a pusher.Look at the space it's taking up."
Quick as a wink DD looked her straight in the eye and replied"Well your a fair unit, you're taking up more space than us, maybe you also should have stayed at home".
Other ladies around us applauded her.
Very sheepish embarassed lady apologised, and left quickly.
DD, DGD(18mths old) and I went to Quilt show, couple of years ago.DGD started to throw a tantrum, in her pusher.
One lady turned around, lookes at child, glared at mother, then turned to freind and said"this is no place to bring a baby or a pusher.Look at the space it's taking up."
Quick as a wink DD looked her straight in the eye and replied"Well your a fair unit, you're taking up more space than us, maybe you also should have stayed at home".
Other ladies around us applauded her.
Very sheepish embarassed lady apologised, and left quickly.
08-31-2010, 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by sandilee
The other day I was buying some supplies at WalMart when another quilter seen me trying to match up materials.
She came and started up a conversation. She remarked that quilters are the most friendly people of all crafts and willing to share hits, patterns, etc.
She came and started up a conversation. She remarked that quilters are the most friendly people of all crafts and willing to share hits, patterns, etc.
Quilters know about change and what great influence the environment has.
09-01-2010, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by momski
Thanks for the love ladies. I LOVE the pincushion idea and will definatly put that into practice.
The snicker was in response to a statement that I made about the usefulness of a quilt with no batting that was made in NJ. I suggested that it could be for decoration and the lady in question snickered at me and said "they didn't have decoration." I call BS. She should have read the very next plaque, which said that a quilt of this complexity and quality of fabric would be used for display purposes.
I also should have mentioned that I am a historical archaeologist with a special interest in the "womanly arts" of the mid-1800s through westward expansion, so I know what I am talking about. But I just wanted to get away from that woman before I acted as rude as her and let my son throw his toy phone at her.
The snicker was in response to a statement that I made about the usefulness of a quilt with no batting that was made in NJ. I suggested that it could be for decoration and the lady in question snickered at me and said "they didn't have decoration." I call BS. She should have read the very next plaque, which said that a quilt of this complexity and quality of fabric would be used for display purposes.
I also should have mentioned that I am a historical archaeologist with a special interest in the "womanly arts" of the mid-1800s through westward expansion, so I know what I am talking about. But I just wanted to get away from that woman before I acted as rude as her and let my son throw his toy phone at her.
09-01-2010, 12:16 AM
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LOL chasing hawk love the pic!
09-01-2010, 12:53 AM
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Momski, they sounded rude and ignorant, I hope you didn't let them spoil your day.
09-01-2010, 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Minnesewta
Well said. If enough of us hope for it .... it might happen.:)
09-01-2010, 03:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Virginia
Originally Posted by Linda58
Originally Posted by moonwolf23
Originally Posted by Hindsight
I've had a similar thing happen to me. I just smile, the in my head Pray for them, LOL that all their fabric dyes to run, their needles to break and bird nests on the back of ALL their future quilts.
Don't let the rudeness of someone else ruin your day. They are the ones who are lacking. You on the other hand are a wonderful Mariners fan. :)
Don't let the rudeness of someone else ruin your day. They are the ones who are lacking. You on the other hand are a wonderful Mariners fan. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrtzX2ONoT4
You tube link to I Pray for you song lol.
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