What do you do?
#21
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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I only had one block so far that was beyond sloppy and unusable.
My new favorite way to deal with off-sized blocks: I cut them into a circle and inset them into a background square using Cheryl Phillips' Circle a Round template. It is the easiest way I found to sew circles.
My new favorite way to deal with off-sized blocks: I cut them into a circle and inset them into a background square using Cheryl Phillips' Circle a Round template. It is the easiest way I found to sew circles.
Last edited by MadQuilter; 04-30-2012 at 09:44 AM.
#22
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: NY
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The person knows the block stinks and gives it anyway with the Oh well, you can wash it out if it bothers you. No way I'd endorse that behavior by accepting it. The blocks that can be resewn are usually made by beginners and not intended to be ''oh well" blocks but the best they can do.
#24
I don't think generally people give you things to be mean or unkindl. Maybe it is the very best they are able to do. I 'd resized, fix if necessary or add too or clean. I join swaps with no expectation. And for the fun of it. And, I've never been disappointed. I joined 3 block swaps here on the board this year and, I will use every block proudly. I love them all.
But, my living arraingements have changed a few months ago. And I dearly love the family I live with. With one exception. They smoke and I don't.(Personally, I HATE it.) So, now, going forward, I will only join swaps that I can wash, dry package and mail to make sure there is no smell. This is the best I can do so that I can still participate but not subject anyone to the smell of smoke.
Life is not perfect and sometimes compromises must be made.
I'm sorry you felt that someone did something just to be mean or unkind. (I personally have never felt that on the board.)
I personally will be watching this thread for constructive criticism or suggestions on how to handle this awkward situation kindly.
But, my living arraingements have changed a few months ago. And I dearly love the family I live with. With one exception. They smoke and I don't.(Personally, I HATE it.) So, now, going forward, I will only join swaps that I can wash, dry package and mail to make sure there is no smell. This is the best I can do so that I can still participate but not subject anyone to the smell of smoke.
Life is not perfect and sometimes compromises must be made.
I'm sorry you felt that someone did something just to be mean or unkind. (I personally have never felt that on the board.)
I personally will be watching this thread for constructive criticism or suggestions on how to handle this awkward situation kindly.
Last edited by Judith1005; 04-30-2012 at 01:38 PM.
#26
The person knows the block stinks and gives it anyway with the Oh well, you can wash it out if it bothers you. No way I'd endorse that behavior by accepting it. The blocks that can be resewn are usually made by beginners and not intended to be ''oh well" blocks but the best they can do.
#27
I will take it apart and re make it adding a border around if I need it bigger. I try to use all of the given blocks except if the block smells of tobacco I toss it. If the person asks about where is her block on the quilt I tell her the truth. It smelled of tobacco smoke. No excuse to be giving a quilt block that is saturated with odor.
#28
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In my experience smokers RARELY realize how much they and their stuff reeks of cigarette smell. In fact the smoking itself basically atrophes the sense of smell. It is only when they quit that they realize how much they, their clothes, etc reeked when they come into contact with other smokers once they are smoke free. I truly do not believe they "know" thier block is offensive smelling to a non-smoker.
I don't smoke - have enough respiratory issues without exacerbating them - but I do think some smokers are truly oblivious to others sensibilities (addicted????)
I don't like campfires or bonfires, either.
Some members have said that they won't buy or trade with smokers or pet owners. I've also noticed some members state that they are smokers - so that others can be aware and decide whether they want to play or not.
I think there are several threads that tell/suggest how to get smoke odors out.
Last edited by bearisgray; 04-30-2012 at 04:31 PM.
#29
The person knows the block stinks and gives it anyway with the Oh well, you can wash it out if it bothers you. No way I'd endorse that behavior by accepting it. The blocks that can be resewn are usually made by beginners and not intended to be ''oh well" blocks but the best they can do.
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